Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 21:34:27 -0400 From: "Chris Thurrott" <dontsendnopsamspam.tome> Subject: Re: 96 900S Convertable
Some amplifications to Johan's comments: I don't think they produced the V-6 at all in '96. You do need to look out for some problems with the 1996 model year *convertibles*, as they were only the second year of production on this body style (1994 convertibles were still the old body style). As I remember the Car and Driver long term test of a 1995 V-6 convertible, they had problems with the top and with the key not coming out of the ignition (yes, they had it in reverse). My 1996 900 S 5-door has been quite wonderful, so I agree with Johan's statement that most of the bugs were worked out by 1996 in general. All that said, you might be better off with a higher mileage 1997 convertible than a lower mileage 1996 convertible. The '97's had other improvements, like improved brake and clutch and an adjustable lumbar support on the driver's seat. Happy hunting, Chris -- **** Note our new e-mail addresses **** This message was sent by either: Chris Thurrott - wodin at worldnet.att.com **OR** Kris D'Anci - lokki at worldnet.att.com ---------- In article <7o5uma$l6t$1nopsam3.Belgium.EU.net>, "Johan Lauwers" <lauwers.sablonnopsam.be> wrote: > There has been some discussions about the reliability of those 'new' 900's. > > Fact is that most of the problems that were noticed while launching the car > in 1994 were solved allready in 1996. Therefore you could probably buy a > very good convertible at a good price. That is of course the advantage of > the reliability problems with the early 900's (1994) : the price of the > entire model range has dropped a bit in second hand. > Be aware of the V6-problems though (although again some members of this > group will react furious because they have a V6 without a single problem but > it is known that the V6 had quite some problems, they stopped putting it in > the 9-3 byu the way). > > > Johan > 83 900 GLi (parting out of this car) > 88 900 i > 94 9000 CS > 94 9000 CSE > >
