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Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 00:30:00 GMT
From: dantinnenopsamejanews.com
Subject: Re: Newbie shopping for 9000


> I recently became interested in the lines of the late 80's/early 90's 9000. I > have been doing some research on the car, and I think I would like to start > shopping. A few questions if anyone out there can answer them: > > 1. To turbo or not to turbo? Definitely turbo! Saab turbos are reliable-- just make sure to allow the car to warm-up and cool-down for 0-60 secs when you drive it. > 2. Any recurring problems requiring servicing/parts replacement. I have heard > that power steering racks and alternators cause problems on Saabs, any truth to > it? I would say that steering rack failures are pretty common. I do not think that the alternators are too bad... I replaced one on my 87 9000T at 180k miles... > 3.Mileage. How long can a Saab go with reasonably regular maintenance? Forever Realize I'm used to getting at least 200k OK... I got 212k miles out of my first 9000, and I expect to get many more out of my current one... I am at 148k right now. > 4.If you could ask a seller five questions, what would they be??? OK, here are five questions I would ask. 1) How long have you owned the car? If it has been a short time, they may be trying to sell one that was not maintained well-- for example, if they bought it before having it checked properly and ten discovered it needs a new transmission or something. 2) Who has performed the service? I would rate possible responses in the order I would prefer to hear them: 1. "I have done all of the maintenance because I am a total Saab freak. However, my wife will not allow me to have 14 Saabs any more." 2. "A local independent garage has performed all necessary service-- I take it to them every six months or so to have it checked out." 3. "I take it to the Saab dealer when it breaks. They charge an arm and a leg." 4. "I take it to Joe's Amoco Service on the corner." 5. "Uhhhh...wherever. 3) Do you have the service records? Oil changes, too? 4) Is it an automatic? When was the transmission replaced? 5) Can I take it to an independent Saab mnechanic to have ti checked out? >>I'm calling on a 9000 tomorrow that seems like a killer deal, but I don't want to get screwed either. Any information will help. Well, Doug mentioned some of the common problems including DI cassette, heater core and blower motor, power window regulators, vacuum leaks (usually from cracked or disconnected vacuum tubing), and automatic tranmissions. Another good point that Doug had was this: You should budget for repairs that the car may need soon after you get it. In other words, do not spend your last dollar on the car. It's better if you have the tools, experience, and initiative to do some of the maintenance and minor repair work... Feel free to email me with specific questions... Markus -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own

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