Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 04:13:42 GMT From: "D.Grant Peterson" <dgrant.petersonnopsamnet> Subject: Re: WTB Saab 900 conv
I haven't had my 1998 900 convertible for very long (just 2 months now) but the experience I have had is in stark contrast to this. I find the car handles very competently and is a true joy to drive. The engine (2.3 non-turbo) is smooth and quiet and has just enough power to be fun. I love the car! I know it is just a single data point, but...... -- D.Grant Peterson dgrant.petersonnopsamnet "Fred Hess" <surffnopsambeyq.arg> wrote in message news:sjs5otgcf2ad56hq7ep1kfau0u1k041c2inopsamcom... > On Tue, 21 Aug 2001 16:32:08 GMT, Edward Moody > <pctechnopsamabay.rr.com> wrote: > > > > > > >Tampa, Fl. > > > >I'm looking for a late model 95 or newer Saab 900 convertible. > >Any help would be greatly appreciated > >I have never owened a Saab but have owened Volvo's etc > > > My opinion? Buy a 1994 or earlier 900 convertible. The ride > and build quality of the newer 900's don't even come close. > A friend of mine had one that we couldn't stop the front end > from acting funny, swaying, and not handling properly. We > tried 3 different types of tires, check the wheels for trueness > and even had the district manager at the local Saab dealer > help us. He replaced the front strut assembley at no charge. > We still had the same crappy ride and handling. > > Then the district service manager told us, the new cars > aren't even in the same class. He mentioed how there were > something like 250 man hours in the older 900's and now > there's only like 25-35 man hours to slap one together. > > We sold sold my friends conv and he never looked back. > > I have to agree. If I was a Saab convertible buyer you could > be sure it would be a trusty 900, the old body style. I comfortable > with maintaining them, they handle great and run forever. > > Before you BUY a 95 or later, drive one for a couple of days. Then > drive an older conv. You'll see what I mean. There are plenty of > nicely maintained 900's at good prices. No fear there. > > > Anyone else noticed this? >
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