Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 11:13:42 -0800 From: "REBUS" <rebusnopsamss(1).com> Subject: Re: 91 900S any good?
RobFilms wrote in message <19981117091312.13601.00001784nopsam3.aol.com>... >Looking at buying my first Saab, a 91 900s 3 door w/67k miles. It's an >automatic w/ sunroof and grey leather. It looks very clean and I am interested >but... > >...but what are the headaches these models exhibit? > >I've heard different things about the auto trans on Saabs. Usually these less >than polite remarks are saved for the 9000 but does the 900 have the same >trans? by the early 90's SAAB worked out most of the bugs in thier auto-trans, so they are no more suspect than other autos. > >The "s" has the 16v engine which appears to be a long runner. But I thought >the power was just adequate. Does anyone think I should hold out for a Turbo? This is true for auto trans 16V's. The engine's power profile is specifically designed for a manual transmission. If power is a concern, I would opt for a turbo version. > >I always heard that the electrics on a Saab are funky especially the heating/ac >and electric windows. Comments? Not something I have heard on the 900 series...now the 9000 series is a different story. > >This car would be the 2nd car in the family and I would hope to use it as my >daily driver with 75% city and 25% hiway. > >By the way, they're asking $5400. Seems reasonable, given that its in good shape. Aside from the power issue, its probably a good car for this application. > >All opinions cheerfully read. > >Thanks in advance and be well. > >Rob
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