Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 19:48:41 -0400 From: Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: WTB Saab 900 conv
On Thu, 23 Aug 2001 02:44:36 GMT, Nutmegger<Nutmeggernopsameja.com> wrote: >>Autos were not meant to be mated to turbo's. Saab uses small motors with no low end torque. Bad combination with an automatic (off the line that is, they're fine at speed). It's like driving a 1300cc Toyota Corolla when you are around town. >I don't drive automatics, but I curious why you say that? > >>Avoid the V6. > >Why? A GM engine, pushed into Saabs because GM thinks (probably right) that people want a V6 instead of a 4 cyl motor even though the 4 cyl has more power. (The public is incredibly ignorant, but we knew that, didn't we. ) The V6 also needs a timing belt every 30K miles, but Saab will pay for the first 3. There are some funky issues with changing the spark plugs, AFAIR, and no 'go fast' parts. The turbo motor is what makes it worth owning a Saab (maybe the convertible, too :-) Bob
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