Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 06:18:46 GMT From: "Nick Buddenbrock" <bdnbrcknopsamach.com> Subject: Re: SAAB 900 Reliability
Master Yoda, Is Saab Reliable???....Ever hear of the 400+ mile club!!! and to answer your other question- You only need to idle for between 10-20 seconds before you turn off the motor: to allow time for the turbo to coast down while having old still being pumped into the turbo housing. Nick Buddenbrock - 1988 Saab 900 turbo owner Master Yoda wrote in message <684d9r$htlnopsaml18.mindspring.com>... > > >I'm in the market for a new car & am considering buying a 1998 > 5 Speed SAAB 900 S Coupe. > >I have two questions I would please like answered: > >1) Is this car reliable?? (Consumer Reports seems to think otherwise) > >2) Is it true that after every drive, I should let the the car idle >for about 5 minutes before shutting off the engine? >(because of it being a turbo engine) > >Thanks in advance! > >