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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 22:04:56 -0000
From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com>
Subject: Re: 9000cse or C900 Turbo?


In article <NBm7c.18$0y6.7nospam-binary.blueyonder.co.uk>, alistairdorenospamo.com spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > OK, I'm going to replace my classic 900, (1986, 8v Carb, 3 door) > > I am in the lucky position of having 5 yrs no claims and being over 35, my > premiums are low. > > I really fancy a comfortable family car than can go like s&*t off a chrome > shovel when I don't have my kids on board. I am considering the above two > vehicles. I have £2000-3000 to spend. Lucky me! > > I have zero interest in towing, I hate all things caravan. > > Any opinions? > > My feelings are:- > 9000CSE has powerful, but relatively economic turbocharged engine, climate > control, heated seats, full leather and is built like a tank. With the money you have you are looking at either a mint Carlsson 2.3 circa 210 BHP, full leather standard seats, a 9000 CSE with the 2.3 full turbo and option of electric adjust seats, or a higher mileage but solid 9000 Aero. > Classic 900 Turbo 16s, is quicker, could well have air conditioning, maybe > leather and is after a beautiful 900 classic shape. You are looking at either a good car with money to budget for unforseen wear and tear, or a minter in hardtop, or slightly rough in convertable form. > Whatever I buy needs to last at least 3 years without major (>£1000) > maintenance. I am not especially car savvy, so most work would be done by > my local Saab specialist - Aeromotive SAAB. Could be difficult. I reckon my £300 early T16S is now costing me arround £15-1800 including buying it, and thats just over a year, and I haven't even thought about body resto and stuff, that is just sorting out wear and tear and mechanicals. > I am leaning towards the 9000, but my heart has always been for 900's. Sometimes you have to consider whether you want the smoothness and comfort and room of a 9000 at all times (at the expense of snappy tight handling) with or without passengers, or the downright joy of a C900 T16S lag and all, which takes off like a jet when the turbo spools. My C900 has had 5 large adults in and handled well enough. > Your opinions would be appreciated, although I know this could be a real can > of worms. See if you can get a testdrive or weekend loaner of each from a garage (especially one who knows and trusts you) and try to put in some mileage similar to what you do on a day to day. -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

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