Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 23:40:22 -0500 From: Bob <uctraingSENDNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Need advise buying new gen 900
On Tue, 28 Jan 2003 01:02:24 GMT, ellefson <ellefson3nopsami.com> wrote: >but want to purchase a 94-96 900 new gen. The '96 would be the best choice. There were a few problems that they ironed out in '94 and '95... a '97 is even better. >but im confused on >the engine problems. I think I have read that the 2.3 liter engines >have over heating and head gasket problems but I not sure if Im >confusing the 2.3 with the 2.1. I haven't heard of that. There are a few head gasket problems on the 2.0 turbo. Saab changed the specs later on to allow more movement in this area. I don't think they started building engines with the new torque specs until '98. >Also what about the V6? I'd stay away unless it's a heck of a deal. They need a timing belt every 30K miles. They are harder to work on. They were not Saab engineered motors. Bob