Date: Sat, 01 May 1999 06:07:03 GMT From: "John Rausch" <rauscj92nopsam.cis.uwosh.edu> Subject: Re: should we buy an '86 saab?
Sure, why not! I have a 86 900S w/ 137,000mi on it. I haven't had very bad luck with it at all. The body is in excellent shape for a 13 year-old Wisconsin car [road salt, the death of any car around here]. I think that the 8 valve version was still offered in 86. If anything go for the 16 valve, N.A or Turbocharged version. The N.A. pulls/pushes more air through it w/ the extra valves and has the same fuel injection system as the turbo. My 86 isn't as spunky as my 93 Turbo, but it is still an absolute joy to drive. SAABs Rule!!! -- John D. Rausch [Physics Major / Electronics Tecnician] WI, USA 86 900S 93 900T rauscj92nopsam.cis.uwosh.edu raucsj92nopsamacs.uwosh.edu jdrauschnopsaments.wisc.edu jdrauschnopsamomed.com johnranopsamhnet.net johnranopsam03.northnet.net Peter Adams <peternopsam.demon.co.uk> wrote in article <d4V7jCAyWZK3Ewk9nopsam.demon.co.uk>... > In article <ljstier-3004990102460001nopsam03402as.hlb.cable.rcn.com>, > Ellis <ljstiernopsamcom> writes > >My 1986 900S has 290,000 miles on it. I had the transmission replaced at > >233,000 and it has run great. ( I bring it to Saab specialists.) > > > >When I bring my car in for service, the mechanics pat it on the hatchback > >and say "They don't make 'em like this anymore." > >Also, the bumpers on the 1986 are huge bumper-car fenders. They can really > >take a hit. Hope this helps you decide. > > > > Yesterday I took my 1989 900i to the Saab agents for her annual service > and MOT and had a very similar reaction. The mechanics vied with each > other for the right to work on her. > > There must have been 50 modern Saabs in the place, for sale or being > serviced, but mine was the only classic 900. She stood out like a shark > in a school of minnows. > > She sailed through the MOT without requiring so much as a light bulb. As > I was leaving the owner of the business said: "If you think of selling > your car, I have a waiting list as long as your arm for good classic > 900s." > > I told him she would feature in my last will and testament - but then, > at 74,000, she is just nicely run in. > -- > Peter Adams, > Lincolnshire, England >
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