Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 17:10:32 -0400 From: "The Man" <TD-TTCdeadnopsam.net> Subject: Re: Should I buy a high-mileage Saab?
I have an '84 900 with 300,000 miles still running but not as fun to drive as my '88 900 Turbo with 204,000 miles. I'd go for the '88 also (But I'd look for a Turbo). Mahazgnoitche! ---> Please drop 'dead' to e-mail, Thanx <--- MDixon1918 wrote in message <19980926120904.15093.00002414nopsam.aol.com>... > >Greetings! > >I've always admired the classic lines of a Saab (and a Mercedes, and a Volvo) >but could never justify the price of a new one. Now, however, I'm looking at a >couple of used Saabs: > >A 1985 900s with 134,000 miles for $2,350 OBO. > >A 1988 900s with 170,000 miles for $3,200. > >Both have thorough service records and seem to have been well-maintained. But, >of course, the miles worry me a bit and I do need reliability. Anyone have >experience with high-mileage Saabs who can offer general advice on what >problems to anticipate? > >Mark E. Dixon >Wayne, PA