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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 12:49:58 GMT
From: "Keith Grider" <bettynopsamam.columbus.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Chronicle of a new Saab Owner


epugh, There is a FAQ on the saabnet site about NG900 radios and (I think) CD changers as well. Apparently, it is a Clarion unit and if an aftermarket one is found, it will just plug right in. If you cannot find one of these particular Clarion units, It is a bit more trouble. Keith Grider "Caldera OpenLinux User" <epugh1nopsamp.rr.com> wrote in message news:399B5E55.47CBC31Anopsamp.rr.com... > Keith Grider wrote: > > > epugh1, > > > > I have a '96. Verify that the ACC comes back with no error codes. The test > > procedure is outlined in the car owner's manual. Mine has had this replaced > > 2 times and I do not know why. Apparently, it may fail when the car is > > jumped. I guess the warning is to not jump it or hook a charger to it while > > the battery is connected to the car. I find this really odd that it is not > > too robust. Common items which need replacement are the alternator and the > > air conditioner compressor. The ACC makes the compressor run ALOT and it > > does have a finite life. If it is noisy, you may see if you can get the > > dealer to replace it. I would also have him check the health of the charging > > system as well. > > > > My only complaint is that the clutch is a bit too stiff for me. Otherwise it > > is a comfortable car with nice appointments. > > > > Happy Motoring, > > > > Keith Grider > > > > "Caldera OpenLinux User" <epugh1nopsamp.rr.com> wrote in message > > news:399A9936.C72B004Dnopsamp.rr.com... > > > It was over 20 years ago I longed for a new Saab 900 but alas when > > > pricing the trade of my wife's '77 Olds Vista Cruiser I decided we could > > > not afford it. The next year the sticker on new Saabs went up by > > > thousands and we were left in the lurch. > > > > > > Now after all these years I am about to purchase a used '97 Saab SE > > > turbo with 53000 miles. It is a thing of beauty and I feel like a kid > > > again. > > > > > > Can anyone suggest what services I should ask the dealer to do before > > > delivery? > > > > > > Life is grand isn't it? > > > > > Thanks for the information. The car that I purchased does not have the CD > changer installed. I think it is a relatively easy matter. Can your give me > some background on installation and the CD changer needed? > > Thanks >

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