"Jeremy" <jerem43nospamnet> wrote in message
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> Rachel C. wrote:
>> Stupid. "Why won't my keyless entry work?" New battery in the remote?
>> DUH!! Helps to have the correct batteries. Note to self: Just because
>> it lights up, doesn't mean it works. :)
>>
>> Now, I've found a lovely 1985 Saab for sale ($500) and I love it!
>> Needs work.... We already Have a driveway full of cars.... (anyone
>> need a 1978 Alfa Romeo?) Should I go for it? Man at the SAAB yard says
>> No.... Anyone?
>>
>
> Is it an 8- or 16-valve engine?
> Is it turbo or naturally aspirated?
>
> An 8-v n/a engine has very little power, about 105 hp. I had an 85 8v n/a
> and while it was a cool car, it was slow as a dog. topped out at 75 mph,
> except downhill on i-93.
yours must have been on it's last legs..
8v n/a about 110-120hp. they're not quick cars but normally do well over
100mph.