Date: 7 Aug 2006 06:19:00 -0700 From: "Jon R. Pickens" <jonrpicknospaml.com> Subject: Re: 9000 CS vs. Aero...what's the difference?
Well...things didn't go as planned. First of all, the "unmotivated" seller is a car lot. It's mainly the finance people, not the lot itself. They're not returning calls. I have less than stellar credit at the moment so I'm not in a position to get financing just anywhere, and I don't just have a few thousand dollars on hand to throw down on a car. I found the CS online, and was initially very excited. The Aero was a blue automatic, while the CS was a black 5-speed. I'm partial to black, and really prefer the 5-speed for maintenance reasons. After flying to my previous home state to secure my birth certificate this weekend, returning home (to Atlanta), and acquiring my GA state driver's license, I headed to the dealer that had the CS. It was beautiful. Then I discovered that the "check engine" light was on, the A/C didn't work, the power locks were non-functional, the drivers-side rear window won't budge, the radio makes no sound despite appearing to have power, and finally, the gear shifter moves under acceleration or decceleration... It was priced at $4,995. The guy offered to knock $1000 off the price if I'd take it as-is. Given that I have no idea why the "check engine" light is on, and the A/C doesn't work, I obviously said no. $5k for a good working 9000CS doesn't seem like a bad deal. $4k for a half-functional car seems like a rip-off to me. I am going to call and ask that he have it looked at by a compentent mechanic. It could be something as simple as a sensor needing to be replaced for the "check engine" light, and a recharge for the A/C. Not too sure about the shifter, but the other stuff is minor, and I could probably fix, or at the very least properly diagnose them in a few hours, if that. I'm good at tracking down electrical troubles. Should I shoot for the automatic Aero? I just spent $1500 rebuilding the automatic transmission in my Chevy truck, and I don't relish the idea of having to do the same for a foreign car anytime soon. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. ~jp Nasty Bob wrote: > Jon R. Pickens wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I'd found a '97 9000 Aero that I was going to buy, but the seller was > > less than motivated to be rid of it. > > That's understandable :) > > > > What's the difference between the two cars? > > The Saab 9000 was available in 5 basic flavours - > 2.0 litre low pressure turbo (LPT) > 2.3 litre LPT > 2.0 litre Full pressure trubo (FPT) > 2.3 litre FPT > 2.3 litre FPT Aero (Hot) > > If you like fast cars, hold out for a 2.3 FPT or Aero. > If you like to cover a lot of miles in comfort go for the LPT's. The > LPT's or "eco-power" models have turbos, but use them mainly to help > efficiency so they get slightly better mpg. > > I used to have the 2.0 CS LPT. Recently got an Aero & the difference is > incredible. The LPT covered 0-60 in around 10 secs, my Aero does it in > just over 6.0 so I find it a lot more fun to drive :) IMHO
