Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 18:27:37 +0100 From: "Pidgeonpost" <pidgeonpostnopsamail.com> Subject: Re: Advice on 96-98 9000
"Khurram" <khurramlonenopsamail.com> wrote in message news:c4ab3075.0204210709.71ba2benopsaming.google.com... > Hi All, > > I am looking for a 96-98 9000 (preferably CSE). What are the problems > that I should look for, and how expensive are the repairs likely to be > (if any). > > I would really appreciate any advice. > > thanks > > Khurram Khurram...not sure where you live, but wherever it is, have a look at this site as a useful source of information, anf information on buying a 9000...... http://quasimotors.gar.net/ Generally the recommendation seems to be to buy one with a good service history. Don't buy a car that is being sold cheaply because it has a number of small faults unless you know you can fix them yourself. Parts can be expensive even if you do the job yourself, and if you have to pay dealer rates, as well, it can be bad news. Despite the ability to achieve spaceship mileages, like anything mechanical they can fail. A well known weak point is the heater matrix. Also timing chains can be expensive to replace. Plenty of info on this and other problem areas available on this NG. Don't be too put off by the potential problems. All cars have weaknesses, but not all cars have the strengths of the 9000. Good luck looking.
