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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 19:52:40 +0100 From: "Genevieve Brench" <Gennopsamch.fsnet.co.uk> Subject: Re: '98 900 SE Turbo
unfortunately 900s never had a hydraulic clutch from my94-my98 although standard on the 93 and classic model KeithG <noonenopsaml.com> wrote in message news:pDNV6.52985$V5.2929667nopsamoon.columbus.rr.com... > Don't worry about the turbo. They are very reliable since about '88 when > they went to a water cooled bearing. They last well past 100kmi especially > if synthetic oil is used. Just make sure that all of the warrantee calls > have been answered. I would not get it unless it had a hydraulic clutch. > This was changed from cable to hydraulic at about this time. Make sure that > the front suspension is ok and does not 'clunk. Take the car or at least the > VIN number to a dealer to ensure that it has been looked after and that all > Saab service bulletins and regular maintenance has been done. > > KeithG > > "Mike" <mtdtklnopsamr.com> wrote in message > news:%fNV6.95388$e34.13122914nopsamoon.southeast.rr.com... > > I am considering a purchase of a 1998 900 SE and wanted to know if there > is > > anything I should know about these particular cars? Reliability? > > > > A little wary of turbo engines, since, in the past, they needed to be > idled > > in order for the turbo to "wind down". > > > > Mike > > > > > >
