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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 22:55:18 -0500
From: "geo" <nonospamom>
Subject: Re: advice on a purchase of 1998 9000 CSE


"Charles Bouldin" <charles.bouldinnospam.gov> wrote in message news:charles.bouldin-990AC8.09345526022003nospam28.newsfeeds.com... > I have been a happy owner of two Saabs (83 900T and an 86 9000T). I > still drive the 86 9000 to work everyday, but at 190,000 miles it is > getting a bit long in the tooth. An coworker is about to sell his 1998 > 9000 CSE to buy a new Saab. The car has 76,000 miles and looks very well > cared for. I have a -very- good Saab mechanic who can look at the car, > but I have two questions: > 1. Anyone have advice about this particular year/model? Any especially > good/bad things? Any specific mechanical issues to think about? 98 was the best vintage. "When they finally got it right they discontinued it". See http://216.78.172.244/entry/dir_of_services.htm and http://www.saabnet.com > 2. Anyone have advice on where to get an aftermarket warrantee for this > car? I've never tried to do that on a car with this high mileage, but > wonder if anyone knows sources? A good mechanic is the best guarantee you can get. Check autotrader.com, cars.com ebay motors. I believe they list some sources. > Advice on this much appreciated. My two previous Saabs were purchased > with ~65,000 miles on them and both of them lasted to almost 200,000 > miles without much grief. The 98 has slightly higher mileage than I > would like, but looks very well maintained. I'd get it in a heartbeat. My 93 9000CSET is still going strong at 160k mi. Natural Light Black and White Photography http://www.phastnet.com/~geos/ -George-

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