Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 00:06:55 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: Best buy, used
Bossman wrote: > > I'll be looking to buy a used SAAB for my wife before winter. > > I'll have about $3,000--$4,000 so I know I'll be looking at the > mid/early '80's? > > It will only be used for a few thousand (3,000-5,000) miles a year so if > it is in decent shape when I get it, shouldn't it last last several > years? > > What should I look out for. My only 'demands' are a four door and a > manual transmission. Can I end up with a reliable car? > > I'll probably stay away fron a turbo? Best bet, IMHO, would be an '87 or '88 900S. You should be able to find one of these for under $4k no problem. Don't buy a base model (plain ol' 900) of this vintage as they are 8v engines, and, even with a 5-speed are pretty slow. Make sure it's a 16v. Another good bet would be an '85 900 Turbo - you should be able to find one easily for under $3k. Just be sure the wiring harness is in good shape as the '85s are prone to disintigration. If it's been replaced, it won't happen again. If it needs to be done, the harness costs about $300 and replacement takes about two hours. -Justin
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