When we bought the 2004 SAAB 9-3 convertible, I noticed that the front suspension was making noise over bumps, tracks, and potholes. It wasn’t a horrible feel but one of my mechanics told me that one of the struts was blown out. Did that keep me from enjoying the car as is? Not at all….
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Plymouth Car Show – 9/21/19
Eldon (from The Pipe Shop in Plymouth) invited me to the car show in Plymouth. He has a 1955 Chevy that he shows at all the local car shows. While his car is beautiful, I find myself attracted to cars from the 1960’s or to European cars. Then on the way home, I met a…
The Annual Rupert Family Car Pic
the Obligatory Kitchen Window Shot
Since we moved to Painesville in 2001, there have been plenty of pictures taken from this kitchen window. And the pictures usually show just the nose of one of our cars. I don’t know why but this view always captures my attention. It is something like a set of eyes looking over a fence. When…
Aero Update: Touch-up
While waiting for the title and registration paperwork to be completed, things have been a bit slow with the 1997 SAAB 9000 Aero. My younger son, Trenton, and I have cleaned the interior with wipes and started it up periodically to keep the battery fresh. (More about that later.) Today was a beautiful 70 degree…
Coming soon to Painesville…
In a few days, a transport company will deliver Sharon’s next SAAB. A fellow on www.Saabnet.com made this 1997 SAAB 9000 Aero available to us at a very reasonable cost. Stay tuned for more details.
SAAB: Hard to Crush
This is a nice article about how safe SAAB automobiles were. I especially like the picture.
Great Testimonial for Leikin Motor Companies
This was nice to read this afternoon.
Convertible Sale at Volvo of Willoughby
Today is the perfect time take the convertible out. In northeastern Ohio, the sky is clear, the weather is warm, and the wind could be blowing through your hair. You don’t have a convertible? No problem! Volvo of Willoughby has a good selection of pre-owned convertibles ready for you to drive. The newest addition is…
1999 SAAB 9-3 : SID replacement
Wouldn’t you like to have a 1999 SAAB 9-3 convertible to drive around this summer and fall? Well, we have one at the dealership. The only problem is that the SID display was on the fritz. The SID displays information for your radio, CD, trip computer, clock, and other info. It’s not uncommon for these…