Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:45:26 +0100 From: "John Ingversen" <enghusetnopsam9.tele.dk> Subject: Re: 9000, what should I look out for ?
Hi Per - her is my experiences - 9000 ,2,3CS, 1992. Bought 4 years ago with 51K miles Lineone <adriannopsamone.org> skrev i en news:DdG_7.15284$qL3.2650985nopsam6-win.server.ntlworld.com > Per, > > A particular, known problem in the 9000 CS/CDs (and maybe 9000's before and > 9-5 after?) is the heater matrix. This rusts through and leaks, giving a > strong, sweet smell in the cabin when the heater is used. Americans liken it > to Maple Syrup though as a (reluctant) European that may mean very little to > you - same with me. No problems so fat > > Other things to watch out for (as personally experienced): > - Gearbox whine (95,000 miles). Replacemen gearbox at 113K (20 000 DKK!) > - Individual instrument lamp failures. No problems > - Complete instrument lighting failure (intermittent). No problems > - Headlamp bulb security (heat causes wire clips to lose their spring). Replacement of the plastic bulb socket > - Washer bottle leak (it's the T-piece underneath). Yes - New T-piece AND Crank shaft pulley repair at 90 K - also damned expensive Nice car but look for gear box problems and the crank shaft pulley thing!! > > Best of luck > Adrian (UK) > > "Per Laursen" <per_laursennopsam.tele.dk> wrote in message > news:3c3a0c41$0$238$edfadb0fnopsamol01.news.tele.dk... > > Hi all, > > > > Shamelessly trying to sip some of the gained knowledge here, I'll ask: > > > > I'm starting to look for a used 9000, and I'd like some advice. For > > financial reasons (we're taxed heavily here in DK, paying for 2.8 cars, > when > > getting one, and that's after having paid over 50% in income tax...) it > must > > be a used one, and not newer that '97. > > > > Any model/production years to avoid ? > > Any engines to avoid ? (of course I'd like to have the T, but used ?) > > Any other 'lemon stuff' I ought to know about ? > > > > best regards > > > > Per Laursen, > > Denmark, > > - currently the happy owner of a somewhat tired '84 5door, 5gear 900.. > > > > > > > >
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