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If you get a 2.3 non-turbo, go for a 5 speed
Posted by BrianD (more from BrianD) on Tue, 28 Oct 2003 14:30:02
In Reply to: Buying my first saab, Nisar, Sat, 25 Oct 2003 22:40:25
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I have a 97 900s with an auto, bought used with 33K. While it has been totally trouble free, it is a slow, sluggish transmission. Acceleration in 2nd gear is very slow. The shifts are also rough when you are pushing it. The auto was partly the result of a spousal compromise.
I replaced front struts at 110k, and would have done it sooner if I had the $$ (grad student). The struts were totally shot - felt like the car was going to fall apart. I also had to do front wheel bearings at that time. Other than regular wear and tear stuff, I've had no problems worth mentioning. I still get 30 mpg + on the highway.
Brian
'97 900s, 117K miles
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Posts in this Thread:
- Buying my first saab, Nisar, Sat, 25 Oct 2003 22:40:25
- If you get a 2.3 non-turbo, go for a 5 speed, BrianD, Tue, 28 Oct 2003 14:30:02 <-- Viewing This Message
- It's not too hard, bkoeth, Sun, 26 Oct 2003 13:15:35
- Re: Buying my first saab, Boston Scribe, Sat, 25 Oct 2003 23:10:11
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