Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 15:54:41 -0000 From: "GG" <dt97gdnonopsamail.com> Subject: Re: Fingers crossed...
Dont know what the situation is where you are but for that kind of money (?2875 asking price) in the uk you should be able to get a good example - Shouldn't you guys? Just seems a little much for an Aero look-a-like to me.. GG "Wojciech Setlak" <wsetlaknopsamspringer.com.pl> wrote in message news:3E817CAD.346CD52Fnopsamspringer.com.pl... > Paul Halliday wrote: > > > This one certainly looks like a well loved one. > > I had a look and it seems the photo was taken earlier or edited. It > looks as it has been slightly neglected recently. And just as I thought > it's not an Aero, just T16 w/ body kit. Of all the gadgets it has just > an electric sunroof - strange. > When it was checked in the garage it turned out it drips oil from under > gasket, many o-rings and the tranny. The fix will cost ca 400 euros, but > I was told by the mechanic that the engine and turbo are OK. The rear > suspension creaks in tight corners, but it might be just the exhaust (it > was fixed recently and is out of position). Switching the gears was > difficult, but that's partly because I didn't fully depress the clutch > (it's _very_ low). But when I got to the open road and floored the > throttle... wow! > > > Give it a try. Most sellers add a good amount to what they're prepared to > > settle for. Will this be your first Saab? > > Yes. All in all, I like this particular car, but 4600 euros they ask is > too much. I proposed 3700. I'll let you know how it turns out. > > > It might just be the angle, but it looks like a round exhaust. Turbos should > > have an oval, unless there's a "hiding twin". > > I think it is oval - I wasn't paying attention to it, mostly to the body > and interior (nice "toffee" velvet), leaving the engine to the mechanic. > > > The rest of the kit looks good > > and the debadging gives it a nice edge - check the VIN though. > > http://nospam.com/turbo/DIY/vin.html will give you some indication. > > Thanks! > > -- > Regards, Wojciech Setlak
