Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 00:09:24 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsafish.com> Subject: Re: 93 9000cse Question and 87 9000i FS in Holland
Robin wrote: > > Dear fellow Saabers, > > Last Monday I followed my heart and have bought a beautiful black '93 > 9000cse, manual transmission, normally aspired with 143.000 km. Does > anybody know which parts of the car should be checked, to be sure that > it keeps running for the next 150.000kms? It has a 2.0L engine. Is it > the same engine that I used to have in my '87 9000i? Or were there > some modifications made during this 6 year period? > > Any other information, or places where I could find info on this > particular model/year will be appreciated! > > It is hard, but it 's true. As it is to expensive to own 2 9000's : > For Sale in Holland/The Netherlands: > My 9000i, 2.0L, manual transmission, 360.000kms. > New waterpump, alternator and exhaustpipe. > It runs very smooth, the engine is as strong as new. Any offer will be > considered. > The car is located in The Hague (Den Haag), The Netherlands > > Regards, > Robin (dasguptanopsamnl) > Who really likes his new 9000! My 93 9000 CSE LPT has "only" done 78000 miles, so it is hardly run in. Your mileage translates to 89000 miles. I would expect the previous owner(s) should have done a bit of maintenance, so the state of your car really depends on the service history. There can be some expensive milestones, unless you are DIY mechanic. Check: timing chain for a start. Waterpump, radiator, gearbox, exhaust/CAT, Direct ignition (DI) unit, front suspension links, brake discs. However, if the car is sound, then you have got a brilliant car, well worth keeping. Johannes