Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 17:01:53 -0400 From: "Greg Pencheff" <pencheffnopsamnews.infi.net> Subject: should we buy an '86 saab?
My daughter is interested in buying a 1986 saab from a classmate at college. 120,000 miles, appears to be in decent shape, no visible rust. Daughter rode along on a short test drive. She noticed the transmission slipped very briefly going up a hill and once going around a corner. The current owner said that only happens once or twice in the first 10 to 20 minutes of driving. Current owner has been driving car back and forth between New York and Baltimore without incident. What could be causing this intermittent tranny slippage? Is it a sign that something worse is about to happen? Would we be fools to pay $700 for this car? Any input would be appreciated? Greg Pencheff pencheffnopsamnews.infi.net