Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 00:17:05 +0200 From: "Harrie van Dijk" <icu08140nopsamnet.nl> Subject: Re: confused 99 or 900
I Own the same 99 '83 5 speed GL as you do and after wel over 200k miles the engine is losing it's power. I won't trade it in for a 900 unless te,porarily. When the engine is gone I'll rebeuild the car from ste 1 and I either build in a regular 8v turbo or a 16 valve to get better milage. Gas and LPG are very expensive here. I admit the 900 drives more comfatable than the 99 but i just love the 99 exterior. Harrie (over 400.000 miles in a 99) TheoMar <theomarnopsamknet.nl> schreef in berichtnieuws 37E87F07.49A2D6D0nopsamknet.nl... > Hi, > I own a 1983 Saab 99 GL 5 speed for about 51/2 years now. I am a bit > confused at the moment for i am thinking of letting it go for a 900 > turbo 16v(really not sure yet). I think a 900 is more comfortable (less > noise,powersteering,ac,faster etc.). I'm pushed to a decision because my > front brakes are really noisy and bad and my engine(H) (151000 miles) > really makes a lot of noise from 2800 rpm and higher (raw sound). > > So i have a few questions: > 1. Does anyone have experience from going from a 99 to a 900 turbo 16v. > Is it worth it (economical, fun etc.)? > 2. This raw sound from the engine is it repairable(what is it??)? I > hear that 151000 miles is not so much for this type of engine!!! > 3. The brakes: do i need new ones or junkyard or easy revisable? > 4. Does anyone have experience with sound isolation in his 99?? I mean > in engine-compartment, wheel houses, hood and dashboard. What > material(is it worth it?). > 5. In relation to the second question i'm also thinking of buying a 16v > engine for the 99. In combination with sound isolation will it be as > comfotable as a 900?? > > Sorry for my english and thanks in advance for answering one or more of > the questions above. >
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