Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:28:57 -0500 From: stauffernopsamenet.com (Glenn Stauffer) Subject: Re: Saab 900 questions
In article <john-2103990908390001nopsamnas2.is4.u-net.net>, johnnopsamcation.com says... > Dear Glenn, > Sounds like a bit of a heap unless the asking price is very low. Knocking > noise could be many things - not a good sign. > The Oil leak is probably from the rear oil pump seal or crankshaft seal or > even the steering rack. > Bodywork rust on a 92 is definatley a bad repair - I have never seen rust > on a car of that age. > The best advice is to get a Saab specialist to check it over thouroughly > if you have one in your area. > > Good luck > > > John > The fact that there is rust where it is is my biggest concern. The rest of the car is actually quite nice, except for the engine noise. The guy wants $6950 which isn't cheap. I could get him to go low enough to satisfy my concerens over the oil leaks and the noise, but the body problem is something that I don't think I can get over.