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Weak transmissions
Posted by JerseySaab

(# 666) (more from JerseySaab) on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:30:54
In Reply to: Re: Saab perception, turbosaab

, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:12:40

Really the only serious problem I've personally see with Saabs is transmission problems on the older models like the C900. That's definitely a weak point, though the life can be extended with careful usage and maintenance.

Chassis parts are very robust. Rust takes its toll over time, but usually takes a very long time to become serious. (I know there are C900s being sent to Saab heaven now for rust problems, but we're talking about 20+ year old cars at this point.)

The engines - at least the "H" engine developed from the Triumph motor used in the 99 - are pretty damned difficult to kill. I have two old Saabs, a C900 and a 9000, each has near 300,000 miles, each still runs like they are ready for another 300,000. At this rate they may well outlast me...

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Just saw they are building a FIAT dealership near me., Brian, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:35:25
- Re: Just saw they are building a FIAT dealership near me., turbocon86, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:45:22
  - Followed a baby blue one w/ canoe & cargo box on roof, McTeague, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:45:59
- FIAT Monday Night Football Ad, dtech aka cheaptech, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:24:47
- Do Fiats still fall apart?, JerseySaab , Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:05:41
  - Fiat Strada we had was a great car. 300k miles on it., pushrodsaab, Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:02:21
  - In the 60's and 70's, I had 4 Fiats and enjoyed, Osvensk , Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:21:27
  - Re: Do Fiats still fall apart?, Simon S, Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:15:44
  - Re: Do Fiats still fall apart?, nwas, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:14:58
    - pathetic comments, Stan, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:59:39
      - Re: pathetic comments, nwas, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:16:16
        Re: pathetic comments, Stan, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:16:59
      - Re: pathetic comments, dr fall, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:21:18
        1 difference?, James, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:07:54
      - Accurate comments, JerseySaab , Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:15:58
        Re: Accurate comments, Stan, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:23:47
        Saab perception, Steve T., Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:57:34
        Re: Saab perception, turbosaab , Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:12:40
        Weak transmissions, JerseySaab , Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:30:54
        Re: Saab perception, Notnoel , Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:06:52
        Fiat Spyders are great, JerseySaab , Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:50:01
        124 or 850? - for a 124, go with an Alfa instead, nwas, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:47:19
        Re: Fiat Spyders are great, Notnoel , Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:57:51
        Also in Sicily last month, Bill Homer, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:04:04
        Another classic 500 pic, dmz789qqq, Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:57:57
        Picture, PGAero , Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:23:39
        Trying to post pic again, Bill Homer, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:06:07
        OK, try the link instead, Bill Homer, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:08:43
        Re: OK, try the link instead, Notnoel , Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:19:34
        Make that "Fiat Perception", Notnoel , Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:08:12
- For you Northern NJ SAABers, some FIAT trivia......, andym, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:05:12
- They don't call them showrooms either, Ken , Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:38:46
- U.S. sales, BlueWhite, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:17:55
- I have seen more Fiat 500s on the road than...., TKC, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:08:54
  - It would be interesting to see, Paul B., Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:32:29
  - though..., James, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:39:21
- Re: Just saw they are building a FIAT dealership near me., Justin VanAbrahams, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:32:04
- Re: Just saw they are building a FIAT dealership near me., Paul B., Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:31:49
  - DAD GOT ONE, TOM, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:23:34
  - Re:Wallingford next to Executive Dodge on Route 5., Brian, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:48:57
    - Re:Wallingford, bcharliek`, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:52:31
    - Hecho in Mexico?, andym, Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:36:17
      - Re: Hecho in Mexico?, turbocon86, Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:39:05
  - Re:San Antonio too, Dano in Texas , Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:44:23

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