Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:43:22 GMT From: lxusernopsameja.com Subject: Re: 9000 ADVICE NEEDED
The engine and/or the turbo could be in tough shape if he was constantly revving the hell out of it trying to get it up to highway speed all that time. Check it out. But I recently bought an old 9000 Turbo for $800, knowing it needed some work -- new windshield, headlight, some electrical and major brake work all totaling about $1400. But now for $2200 invested it's a pretty cool car! Have a Saab mechanic check it out if you can find one. My guess is if you buy it & dump a bunch of money into it for the overdue repairs it will be good for a while. I'd budget around $500 a year for repairs after that. The battery problem could be the alternator too. Don't know what they cost, but I'd bet it's more than you're used to paying for an alternator, $100-$200??? Anyone? In article <7mkq0e$gnf$1nopsam1.deja.com>, pictureboy2unopsamail.com wrote: > Hello, > I am hoping someone can help me out with some advice. I am lookin at an > 86 9000 turbo. The car is very clean and the owner (2nd) has service > records pretty much back to new. The problem is it needs some work: > > 1) the clutch is completely shot. So shot in fact that the car will > barely creep forward with it fully engaged and the engine spinning > 3000rpm. I have caled the dealership and was quoted $1200 for a > replacement including master. My concern is the previous owner drove it > right up until it wouldn't move anymore. He said "You could get it up to > highway speed it would just take a few minutes.". Is it possible he > damaged the engine or transmission by driving it like this. > > 2) The battery is completely dead. The car will jump start but the > battery will not charge at all. When started the car idles well and will > rev pretty willingly when you give it throttle but stalls out if you > give it gas and then let off the pedal. Could this be the battery? The > dashpot? or somwthing else. > > The guy will take $850 for the car. I don't mind spending some money to > put it right but I don't want to be stuck with an endless money pit. > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Share what you know. Learn what you don't. > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what you don't.
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