Date: 12 Nov 2002 15:59:30 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: 97 Saab 9000 Aero Question
Someone who looks an awful lot like Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> wrote: > sm-e36 wrote: >> All the toys (electrics) seemed to be working fine. The clutch and >> transmission both felt good.. I'm not sure about the maintenance history of >> the car though. > I wouldn't buy a turbo without good history. A couple of > missed oil changes, combined with a heavy foot when cold, > and your turbo could be in baad shape. Oh, I dunno - I was never careful at all with my turbo in my classic 900T (1988), and it was still just fine at 247,000 miles when I traded it in. I wouldn't let concerns about a turbo that isn't misbehaving stop me from buying a car that I liked. Worst case, a turbo gives *tons* of warning before it fails. Dave Hinz