Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 01:33:36 GMT From: "Robert Davis" <iclicknopsam.com> Subject: Re: ¥95 9000 Aero
"Simon Putz" <simon.putznopsamline.de> wrote in message news:9ebl4e$n15$06$1nopsam.t-online.com... > i could get a ¥95 aero 9000 with 60K miles for 15.000$. > does that offer sound reasonable ? If in good shape and the price in US$, yes. Auto trannies are problematic, however, and I'd expect to replace it at about 100k miles (~$3k). > ...windows, power seats they are strange maybe some kind of semi sport ? or > comfort ? i dont know .. just like a little higher or something of course > leather. It is arguably the sportiest of all Saabs of its era--certainly among 9000's. > it¥s an automatic transmission and the 2.3 turbo engine has 230hp > now (upgraded) can i push this any more? Stock is 200hp for the auto, so 230 is pushing the envelope already. I wouldn't go higher unless you want to swap for a manual. > i did a test drive and it was very good, fine acceleration for an auto and > nice feel on the ground. > it only has some minor optical damage on the right front door. > the sound system also sounds pretty good ;) > any advice ? or hints what to look for are appreciated Take it to an independent mechanic that you can trust and get an appraisal of its condition from an expert.