Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 14:27:57 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Thinking of buying a '91 900 lpt
Andy Hookins wrote: > My SAAB indy has a '91 900 lpt something. I'm not really > sure what it is. It's definately an lpt - i.e. no APC, but it has > an intercooler! It also has the Aero body kit - but that may > have been fitted at a later date. The car has 180,000+ miles > on it, drives well, gearbox seems OK, synchromesh OK, > pinion bearings seem quiet in 3rd/5th etc. CV joints quiet too. Sounds good so far. > Clutch pedal motion is good - but needs to go nearly to the > floor to disengage - is this normal? No, it's not normal. Could be one of a number of things, including air in the clutch hydraulics, a worn pedal linkage, and several others. Not a big deal, but I'd want to fix it. > There are a few things wrong like the cam-cover leaks, the > heater controls don't work properly, drivers electric window > doesn't work, drivers seat doesn't move, but these things will > be fixed if/before I buy. The asking price is £900 with the > above bits fixed, a service and a full year's MOT. How does > that sound for a 12 year old car with nearly 200,000 miles > on the clock? > > Its not been looked after too well for the last few years and > worst of all (aesthetics only) has been 'keyed' along the whole > length on both sides! So, I'd like to go for it, but my wife to > one look at the car and stated 'there's no way you're parking > something that ugly on the drive'. So I've got to 'persuade' > her somehow - any ideas. The mileage itself isn't an issue, but it sounds like the car's been neglected. In that condition, they normally go for £200-£300. If you want a 900, you can do a lot better for the money if you shop around. For around £1000, I'd expect nearly full history, and no broken bits (heater control, window etc.). > Also, as I stated, its an lpt - can this be upgraded to fpt with > APC etcetera - and what would be involved? It isn't worth it - if you want a FPT, buy a FPT. LPTs are fine, and make for a more relaxed drive. But they aren't as fast. -- Grunff
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