Greetings,

I am seriously considering buying a 91 9000 turbo from someone I know very well. This car has been maintained by dealers since he bought it new, and no expense was spared (not the mechanical type... basically fixed anything the dealer said needed fixing, regardless of cost).

Body is in excellent shape, with only a bit of rust on the front of the hood (I'll fix that) and tiny bit around the windshield. Interior looks amazing. The owner is seriously meticulous. It was probably washed literally every other day.

Now the important stuff: 218k miles, original clutch, original suspension. A/C doesn't work (bad compressor). Motor was completely rebuilt at 50k. Last fall, timing chain was adjusted, brakes re-done, new belt etc. As I said, dealer maintained at usual intervals and everything always fixed ASAP. Probably needs CV boots. Turbo still spools up well.

I've checked out all the usual things, and can fix most anything myself. Is there anything else specific of this make and year that I should be checking? Would you have any worries based upon the info I gave?

Finally, the price: $1500. He would put it in the paper for more, but figured he'd not have to deal with ads and test drives, etc. I've driven it quite a bit and like it a lot.

Can I go wrong??

I've looked through the archives thoroughly and am very impressed at the amount of knowledge here. In addition, I look forward to contributing and helping out as much as I can if and when I purchase this car. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
-Pat-

posted by 216.243.162...

• 91 Saab 9000T pre-purchase, Pat, Sun, 2 May 2004 22:10:49 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: 91 Saab 9000T pre-purchase, jim kane, Mon, 3 May 2004 09:12:26
    • Re: 91 Saab 9000T pre-purchase, Pat, Mon, 3 May 2004 12:36:50
  • Watch that windshield rust, Mike Johnson, Mon, 3 May 2004 03:18:16
  • Re: 91 Saab 9000T pre-purchase, AK Colin, Mon, 3 May 2004 00:35:38
  • Great cars, plenty of problems though..., Daven , Mon, 3 May 2004 00:04:58
    • Re: Great cars, plenty of problems though..., Christophe, Wed, 5 May 2004 17:43:10
    • Re: Great cars, plenty of problems though..., Tim O, Mon, 3 May 2004 21:32:50
    • Re: Great cars, plenty of problems though..., Jayhawk 85, Mon, 3 May 2004 14:01:07

No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.

• Prev by Date: (none)
• Next by Date: Don't forget the cap on the expansion tank..., Street, Sun, 2 May 2004 22:42:31
• Main 9000 Bulletin Board

StateOfNine.com

SaabClub.com

Jak Stoll Performance

M Car Covers

Ad Available

The content on this site may not be republished without permission. Copyright © 1988-2024 - The Saab Network - saabnet.com.
For usage guidelines, see the Mission & Privacy Notice.
[Contact | Site Map | Saabnet.com on Facebook | Saabnet.com on Twitter | Shop Amazon via TSN | Site Donations]

Random Saabnet.com Member Gallery Photos (Click Image)