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Car Forum / Saab Cars / April 2005Wheeler Dealer Saab T16 episode - been broadcast anywhere?
Hi everyone, I've picked up a new copy of the Saab T16 episode of 'Wheeler Dealer'. Just curious though - here in Australia the show does run on Discovery Channel but they're still running episodes from 2002/2003, and none of the more recent ones have, to the best of my knowledge, been run yet. Has the Saab T16 episode been broadcast anywhere yet? I presume it's already been run in the UK, but perhaps not anywhere else... Regards, Craig.  SignatureCraig's Saab C900 Page --> http://lios.apana.org.au/~c900 Sydney, NSW Australia Craig's Saab C900 Workshop -- For all Saab C900 Enthusiasts world-wide! http://www.saab900classic.net http://www.saab900.org c900@lios.apana.org.au Come and explore our site, and check out our web-forums, mailing list, etc. > Has the Saab T16 episode been broadcast anywhere yet? > I presume it's already been run in the UK, but perhaps not anywhere else... The rest of Europe too, with regular reruns. -- MH '72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96 '91 900i 16 http://go.to/saab96 >> Has the Saab T16 episode been broadcast anywhere yet? >> I presume it's already been run in the UK, but perhaps not anywhere >else... >The rest of Europe too, with regular reruns. One thing I noticed straight-off when watching it all the way through last night was how easily Edd appeared to be able to remove the bolts from the back of the brake caliper! That's completely the opposite experience to what happened when I tried to get the front calipers off during the CV joint project a couple of months back. 8-) Then again having a two-post hydraulic lift makes it all seem quite simple. Got some good tips out of it though, such as the simple way of testing for exhaust leaks, etc. Unfortunately the car Mike bought to do up was in good condition so the whole bodywork issue was never addressed. My car has fairly poor paintwork and there's a heck of a lot more rust appearing on the hood now. But I'm sure that's not too difficult to resolve. Regards, Craig. SignatureCraig's Saab C900 Page --> http://lios.apana.org.au/~c900 Sydney, NSW Australia Craig's Saab C900 Workshop -- For all Saab C900 Enthusiasts world-wide! http://www.saab900classic.net http://www.saab900.org c900@lios.apana.org.au Come and explore our site, and check out our web-forums, mailing list, etc. > One thing I noticed straight-off when > watching it all the way through ... Judging from the series it took him only 2 x 25 minutes to replace the exhaust system, do a complete all around brake job, replace the window motors and put in a leather interior. That's something that would take me a week... at least. Also, when selling the car they claim to make a small profit, but it seems to me that they do not take their spent time into account, parts only. -- MH '72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96 '91 900i 16 http://go.to/saab96 >>One thing I noticed straight-off when >>watching it all the way through ... [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Also, when selling the car they claim to make a small profit, but it seems > to me that they do not take their spent time into account, parts only. Of course! Who would count their wrench time when determining if they are making a profit or loss? I mean, except a pro mechanic naturally. Heck, some of us even *enjoy* working on our old cars. It's therapeutic. Compare that with the $200/hour or more for a shrink and you come out even further ahead. ;-) -Fred W > Who would count their wrench time when determining if they > are making a profit or loss? I mean, except a pro mechanic naturally. So what do they do for a living? - don't tell me; make movies for the Discovery Channel? > Heck, some of us even *enjoy* working on our old cars True, maybe I should have my son put my petty efforts on video and sell it to the DC too.... would make more money than just the small profit on the cars. -- MH '72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96 '91 900i 16 http://go.to/saab96 >> Who would count their wrench time when determining if they >> are making a profit or loss? I mean, except a pro mechanic naturally. > >So what do they do for a living? - don't tell me; make movies for the >Discovery Channel? [snip] Not sure if Mike does anything other than telly now. I think he used to be a used car salesman. Edd China does this :- http://www.cummfybanana.com/ Unless he's packed it in for the telly too. Cheers, Colin. >>> Who would count their wrench time when determining if they >>> are making a profit or loss? I mean, except a pro mechanic naturally. >> >>So what do they do for a living? - don't tell me; make movies for the >>Discovery Channel? >[snip] >Not sure if Mike does anything other than telly now. I think he used >to be a used car salesman. >Edd China does this :- >http://www.cummfybanana.com/ >Unless he's packed it in for the telly too. The site still says he's the head honcho. 8-) Regards, Craig. SignatureCraig's Saab C900 Page --> http://lios.apana.org.au/~c900 Sydney, NSW Australia Craig's Saab C900 Workshop -- For all Saab C900 Enthusiasts world-wide! http://www.saab900classic.net http://www.saab900.org c900@lios.apana.org.au Come and explore our site, and check out our web-forums, mailing list, etc. >> One thing I noticed straight-off when >> watching it all the way through ... >Judging from the series it took him only 2 x 25 minutes to replace the >exhaust system, do a complete all around brake job, replace the window >motors and put in a leather interior. That's something that would take me a >week... at least. >Also, when selling the car they claim to make a small profit, but it seems >to me that they do not take their spent time into account, parts only. I thought it was quite funny that when Mike sold the car, the person looking at it knew exactly what she was doing! 8-) She did a good job to get it for a bargain price after all the work Edd has put into it. I wonder if it was a set-up for the camera. Do those guys ever take any input from people outside the UK? Would be good to get some ideas from them. I just wish I had a workshop like Edd's - don't have anything at the moment (not even a garage - just an old timber framed carport with corrugated sheets for a root). That's why I do all my C900 work 'on the grass' so-to-speak. 8-) Regards, Craig. SignatureCraig's Saab C900 Page --> http://lios.apana.org.au/~c900 Sydney, NSW Australia Craig's Saab C900 Workshop -- For all Saab C900 Enthusiasts world-wide! http://www.saab900classic.net http://www.saab900.org c900@lios.apana.org.au Come and explore our site, and check out our web-forums, mailing list, etc. > I thought it was quite funny that when Mike sold the car, the person looking > at it knew exactly what she was doing! 8-) She did a good job to get it for > a bargain price after all the work Edd has put into it. I wonder if it was a > set-up for the camera. I'll let you into a secret. The "perfect car" he test drove belonged to a member of SaabScene.co.uk The buyer of the completed car was the wife of the guy with the "Perfect Car", she wasn't the random off the phone punter she appeared. She was the wife of a living breathing Saab nut called StuNut on the Saabscene forums (Stuart Nuttall or something similar I think). BTW, 6 months to a year after he bought it, it blew it's headgasket. Signature"Sorry Sir, the meatballs are Orf" The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com >> I thought it was quite funny that when Mike sold the car, the person looking >> at it knew exactly what she was doing! 8-) She did a good job to get it for >> a bargain price after all the work Edd has put into it. I wonder if it was a >> set-up for the camera. >> >I'll let you into a secret. >The "perfect car" he test drove belonged to a member of SaabScene.co.uk I figured there would have to be some sort of underhandedness about it. 8-) >The buyer of the completed car was the wife of the guy with the "Perfect >Car", she wasn't the random off the phone punter she appeared. She was >the wife of a living breathing Saab nut called StuNut on the Saabscene >forums (Stuart Nuttall or something similar I think). He he - wonder if he reads this newsgroup? 8-) >BTW, 6 months to a year after he bought it, it blew it's headgasket. Hmm, so much for Edd's handiwork. 8-) Regards, Craig. SignatureCraig's Saab C900 Page --> http://lios.apana.org.au/~c900 Sydney, NSW Australia Craig's Saab C900 Workshop -- For all Saab C900 Enthusiasts world-wide! http://www.saab900classic.net http://www.saab900.org c900@lios.apana.org.au Come and explore our site, and check out our web-forums, mailing list, etc. > >BTW, 6 months to a year after he bought it, it blew it's headgasket. > > Hmm, so much for Edd's handiwork. 8-) Fair play, we all know that Saab engines can run for donkeys with no help,but servicing, and just about the only weakness is a headgasket that can when it feels like let go with no notice. Was still a nice looking car. When it was first shown over here, I had just bought my silver B reg. Sadly that has gone north to another owner (looking for a car for a weekend toy and resto project for a long time). Was a good old boot, but needed too much small jobs doing for a daily driver. For someone with time and a garage or Money and no desperate need to drive it everyday initially, it would have been a nice easy fix. Signature"Sorry Sir, the meatballs are Orf" The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com |
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