Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 02:52:23 -0400 From: "Chris Thurrott" <scullynopsamltranet.com> Subject: Re: 97 Saab 900 S "Quirks"
Laurence: The 97 900 SE is turbo only, not V6 Craig: Your wipers not parking correctly is symptomatic of a bad wiper motor. Get it replaced under warranty, like I did on my 96 900 S. Regarding thumps, the only problem I've had is turning hard in a bumpy corner. The front suspension is so tightly packed that it sometimes bottoms out if the car is already leaning over. This is a reason they redesigned the front end on the 9-3. Any other rattles should be taken care of by your dealer. Regarding item 4, shakes on startup, the turbo does not have as much low-end torque as the 2.3 L in the 900 S and you really need to be in first gear to start. This is in contrast to my Saturn SL2, which I can start in third gear. The trade-off, of course, is that you get that great turbo rush in the 900 SE! The clutch in the 1997 is different from 1996. I haven't experienced any of the other problems you mentioned. -Chris 96 900 S, black on black, name=Loki This message was sent by either: Chris Thurrott _or_ Kris D'Anci scully at ma dot ultranet dot com remove "nospam" from our e-mail address to send a reply ---------- In article <357E4117.608F4053nopsamucla.edu>, Laurence Lavelle <lavellenopsamucla.edu> wrote: >The V6 900SE is a dud. See my earlier posting. > >Laurence > >Diana M. Le Roi wrote: > >> I got my SAAB at the of August last year. I love the power and great >> gas >> mileage from the 4 cylinder engine. The thing has so much room it's >> unbelievable. And lastly, it's great to look at---it really is a great >> piece >> of art. But there are several "quirks I am experiencing and they are >> becoming annoying. I'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing >> them >> too. >> 1) The wipers don't go down all the way sometimes--sometimes they get >> stuck >> half way in the middle of the window. I would think the mechanism on a >> >> $28,000 would be strong enough to park the wipers correctly. It's >> really not >> a serious problem ----they work ---it's just annoying >> 2) There are several knocking noises all over the car---especially >> when >> going on bumpy surfaces. Notably the drivers window (after opening and >> >> closing) rattles like metal is loose. There is a rattle in the dash on >> the >> passengers side. The driver's seat sometimes sounds like there is a >> spring >> loose. All these noises and many others come and go---so it's >> difficult to >> complain to a dealer about ghosts in my car. >> 3) The air conditioner compressor sounds like it is having a heart >> attack >> when I stop at a light or stop sign. >> 4) Also the car shimmers and shacks sometimes when I start >> 5) Lastly, the car makes a terrible smell when I go in reverse >> (usually up a >> hill--but not always) >> I think both 4 and 5 have something to do with the catalytic converter >> -- >> 6) The clutch is very stiff and it is really beginning to bother my >> left >> knee >> Again you'd think they would have worked all these little bugs out of >> a car >> that cost so much money. Don't get more wrong I love the car but I >> wish I >> didn't have all these little quirks. It would feel good to know if >> someone >> is having at last one of these problems. >> Thanks, >> Craig >> email me at mdtocdnopsamcom > > >
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