Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 12:03:36 -0700 From: "John R. Weiss" <jrweissnopsamet*nospam*.com> Subject: Re: confused 99 or 900
I have had a '74 99 and 6 900s of various combinations (8v, 16v, 5-speed, auto, classic, NG, turbo, non-turbo). I currently have an '82 900T 8v and a '98 900T 16v. The '82 is still strong at 155K miles. The 900 is easier to work on than the 99, because the engine compartment is a lot larger. parts for the 99 are getting more scarce. Putting the 16v engine in the 99 is a BIG job. The turbo engine lasts a long time. I don't think it's any less reliable than the non-turbo, but previous owners may have tended to abuse it more than they would the non-turbo. Good preventive maintenance is the key; maintenance records for any car you buy are a requirement! Do NOT get the classic 900 non-turbo with the 3-speed auto -- it's a DOG! If you can find a good 8v turbo 5-speed at a good price, go for it! I admit the 16v engine is a lot more fun, though... ----------------- John Weiss Seattle, WA remove *nospam* from e-mail address for reply TheoMar <theomarnopsamknet.nl> wrote in message news: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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