Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 22:21:44 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: NextGen 900s, differences?
James Sweet wrote: > "Anon-e-mouse" <JDOEnospamCOM> wrote in message > news:bhC1e.7146$qk.7041nospam.usenetserver.com... > >>I am completely out of the loop when it comes to the new 900s (94+). I >>know there is S and SE, 4 and 6 Cyl. engines. What is the mark for the 4 >>Cyl Turbo engine? I thought it was SE, but I see some SEs that are 6 >>cyl. Also, some listings are for SE turbo, and others not. Can someone >>please clarify how I can identify a 4Cyl turbo. >> >>The reason I ask, and correct me if I am wrong, is that I have heard >>from several of the dealers here in Minnesota, US, that the GM >>introduced 6 cyl was a very poor engine. I am in the market for a second >>car and was curious to look at the NG Saabs. >> >> > > The V6 was a lousy engine, as actually most V6's tend to be. The NG900's are > decent cars, but they don't really feel much like a Saab. > > > I second the motion. I drive a Classic 900 and I bought a car for my daughter to learn to drive. I had a choice between a Classic 900 turbo and a 1994 V6 900 SE. I bought the V6 NG 900 for two reasons. First, I just could not see a Classic 900 Turbo sacrificed as a 'learning' car, knowing it will be beat up and possibly totaled. Second, the newer NG 900 was less expensive, so it was more affordable as a sacrificial car. With both cars being driven weekly, I can directly compare the two. The NG900 is no comparison to the Classic 900. The V6 engine idles rough, gets less mileage and has less power. The brakes and suspension are not as responsive. The visibility is typical of most newer cars with a flat windshield and thick A pillars - it is bad, but no worse than a Camry or Accord. I bought the NG900 with a warranty and had it in the shop for for electrical repairs for the warranty period. The only things that need repair now are the power mirrors and the hatch hydraulic lifters. Does anyone have any experience/comments on the MONROE Part # 901600 [MAX-LIFT GAS-CHARGED LIFT SUPPORT] HATCH;w/ Spoiler.
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