Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 06:22:39 GMT From: meld_b <meld_bnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: How are 1994 900's?
Thanks for the tips! My Classics were both sedans which had a huge "lip" and the parcel shelf kept me from doing anything huge anyway. Back then I really wanted 4 doors, now I'd be happy to be back to SAAB. I test drove a 2001 9-3 and the windshild didn't bother me, in fact the wipers were beginning to bug me in the Classic 900. I love the story of how the first time I swapped the wipers while cleaning so that right was above left. I turned it on and there was this TWAANG and it took me a while to understand what happened. I DO drive in snow, so you are saying it won't be as good as the C900? The weight distribution is still 60/40 right? Did traction control come on these? Thanks again, -D ma_twain wrote: > Two thoughts on first year of new model: > 1. There are design change issues > 2. These bugs were fixed by the previous owners in the 9 years since 1994. > > Take it to a trusted Saab technician for a pre-purchase inspection and > get an objective assessment. > > There were changes which you may consider important. The Classic had no > lip on the trunk, which meant you could 'slide' heavy objects in and out > of the truck. The NG has a big lip, makes for a stronger design, but you > have to 'lift' heavy objects in and out of the trunk. This is no > problem if you have a good back. The 'backwards' engine layout of the > Classic has been given credit for its handling in the snow - which is > not an issue if you don't drive in the snow. The big, curved windshield > of the Classic provide great visibility. Drive the 1994 model and see > if you notice the differences. > > meld_b wrote: > >> I'm a SAAB guy wanting to come back... I had two classic 900's with >> mixed results but I loved them. I know 1994 was the introduction year >> which isn' good, right? >> >> The ad says 4dr, 5spd, 110K immaculate, power & more $3250 >> >> What should I be on the lookout for? How's that clutch cable... hard >> to believe they left the hydraulic for this version >> >> -D >> >
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