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Re: Looking to buy 91 900 spg--what to look for?
Posted by Kevin O (more from Kevin O) on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 17:42:20
In Reply to: Looking to buy 91 900 spg--what to look for?, ProfKenn, Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:24:04
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If there is a SAAB dealer near by the car, have it inspected by a tech. Getting the car up on a lift can give you a real good look at the underside for rust issues/leaks.
My rule of thumb for any used car is it will need-tires, brakes, muffler, fluids.
A good start is to check oil-is the stick clean? Look for whiten goo indicating coolent in the oil aka head gasket leak.
How about the coolent? Look for oil seperation. Belts, hoses, wiring?
Next, start the car-fire right up? How about the A/C? Does the car idle smooth? Let the car reach operating temp and more-see if the cooling fans kick on.
Ok-now, how does the car ride? Shift ok? Stay in gear? Brakes-does the car pull to one side? Check all the electrical functions-blinkers, hazards stop lights ect.
Check out the luggage compartment-Spare ever been used? How about the tool kit?
Just give the car a good once over and let that be your guide. As far as the clutch, unless it was abused or slipped, they can be good for at least 150,000 plus. I am sure are guys here that have 200,000 on the original clutch disc. Rust is bad and expensive to fix imho and check the inner doors, wheelwells and rear upper shock supports.
Hopefully this helps you. A classic 900 SPG is one great car, but can drain your bank account fast if you buy an abused/neglected car.
The price is inviting, so it may be a good investment.
Good Luck!
Kevin O
1990 SPG aka rolling bank account
KO
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Posts in this Thread:
- Looking to buy 91 900 spg--what to look for?, ProfKenn, Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:24:04
- A car will tell you a story, No Snaab, Mon, 24 Apr 2006 17:49:04
- Re: Looking to buy 91 900 spg--what to look for?, Kevin O, Mon, 24 Apr 2006 17:42:20 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Looking to buy 91 900 spg--what to look for?, Glen, Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:53:18
- Re: Looking to buy 91 900 spg--what to look for?, tsen chow, Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:04:20
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