I purchased a 1990 900s- my first Saab- about 2 months ago. I can honestly say, for the first time, that I enjoy driving. The metaphor of bland food vs. spicy food is perfect for describing the experience. I've been thinking about it in terms of beer. A honda is like a watery bud, sure it gets you where you want to go, but your not proud of it the next day. While a Saab is like a Chimay, you savour it and it energizes you while it intoxicates you. A nice paradox.

So I say go for the Saab. If it does not work out, you can always get a Honda. I told myself if the Saab was a pain in the butt, I'd say screw it and get a Hyndai (cant even spell it!) with a 10 warranty. I hope my Saab keeps up the good work- because I can't go back!

Just as a point of practicality: try to low ball (obviously) whomever you deal with, such that you account for misc work. Do a little research and see what might be going bad on the model and year you are interested in. If you have a AAA dianostic center, take the vehicle there. They don't do repairs, they just give the car a check up. I found out about the service only after I bought mine. And buy a bentley manual, there are some very simple jobs that would cost a lot at a mechanic that are easily doable with the help of the book and the great folks on this BB.

Best wishes!

• For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Joho, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:34:56
  • Decided to go for Saab., Joho, Thu, 1 Mar 2001 15:27:29
    • Re: Decided [was given]to go for Saab., Peta Kenchington, Wed, 7 Mar 2001 23:28:32
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Apu, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:52:51 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Great feedback, Joho, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 13:25:16
      • Let us know how things go and what you bought n/m, Apu, Sat, 10 Feb 2001 13:10:26
  • You're forgetting a very important fact..., Shane, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:48:35
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, hoop, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:31:29
  • forgot to mention something..., modest mouse , Fri, 9 Feb 2001 00:18:28
  • if i spent $100/month on mine, i'd have curbfeelers, tinted..., modest mouse , Fri, 9 Feb 2001 00:11:36
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, TedD 87 900t 114k, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 18:47:20
    • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, RS , Thu, 8 Feb 2001 19:59:23
      • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Frank , Thu, 8 Feb 2001 21:21:44
    • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies - Fun Car???, Erik, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 19:50:12
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, GM, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 17:09:23
  • If you want an apliance, get the Honda. If you like cars, tlrm, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 16:09:01
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Gary in Nebraska, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 14:32:15
    • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Art, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 16:24:42
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Dennis in Ottawa, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 14:06:14
  • But Hondas never break!!! Yes they do, only..., Dinger, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:58:07
  • I've owned Honda and Toyota...long, Boris 88SPG, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:57:08
    • well put my brotha' well put., chrystobal, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 16:03:57
  • Good luck for WHAT? You're the one looking., Lachesis, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:42:48
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, ahab from south bend, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:36:15
  • Honda vs. Saab--I don't think so, Liam, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:35:16
  • Blasphemer!! Never use the "H" word here!! It will cause, Texron, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:00:31
    • A honda will work great. Looking in the glove box, Ron H, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:25:33

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