Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:28:39 -0000 From: "turbo" <johnny_turboREMOVECAPITALTEXTnopsamhling.net> Subject: Re: How many miles is too many miles on a used Saab?
Hi David I used to have a 1987 900i. I bought it with 193,000mi on the clock and sold it with 197,500mi on the clock. The car was mechanically excellent - the engine sounded new - it purred. The body was not in as good condition as the one you describe - yours sounds like a very nice example. Saabs are good for in excess of 300,000 if looked after properly. When I buy used Saabs, the mileage covered is not such an important factor as it might be if I were buying a Ford, Vauxhall (GM in the UK) or most other European cars. ...in fact - I wouldn't buy any of the cars mentioned except for a Saab because I know that they are put together well and if treated right are virtually bombproof! If the body and mechanics are good then don't worry about mileage. I don't know if you are mechanically knowledgable. If you have any doubts, have a Saab specialist give the car the once over and let you know of any thing that may need doing. HTH. ;-) Cheers /john Northstarnopsamonramp.net.com wrote in message <36ccbd3a.6921368nopsam.capeonramp.com>... >I brought a '91 900S Sedan in this week for a pre-purchase inspection. >At first look I thought that the car had around 90,000 miles on her. >Lt. Blue metallic. Pretty. I looked inside to jot the odometer reading >on the Repair Order. The Odo read 201,000 miles. I wrote the figure >down on the R/O, and stepped back for one more look. Nice car. I set >the legs on the contact lift and placed the Saab in the air. Nice, >clean car I thought to myself. Another Tech and I pulled the wheels, >checked the brakes, (90% front and rear) rotated the tires (fairly >recent Pirelli's), changed the oil, checked the suspension and exaust, >(tight), and set her down for an interior inspection and a safety >check and test drive. All items worked perfectly. The test drive was >great! Not a sound or vibration. The new owner bought a really nice >car. She'll be happy for along time. Saab cars, they're built like a >pickup truck. Later, > >David > >1999 9-5 Black
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