i've had INFINITELY more problems with my 93 900s with 86000 mi than i've had with my 95 9000 CS with 105,000- on the 900, the radiator, alternator, cooling system, fans, fuels pumps, starter, transmission...sigh. yes, the cars can be tough to work on, and a bit on the pricey side. but getting parts from sponsors here and doing the work yourself saves a lot. plus, i seem to recall reading here (and in my experience it's true) that if you can afford to repair a saab through the 100K mark (when a LOT of things tend to start going) then it'll run pretty smooth for another 100K. the lesson? find a good 9000 (maybe on the classifieds here) that has just over 100,000 on it- if the seller's got all the records, check them out... chances are they've taken care of a lot of the maintenance issues (DI, heater core, radiator, electrical, etc) and you'll be set with a darn good car.
i love my 9000- in fact, the 900 i used to drive is now my sister's, and we're trading for a week while she uses my car to take a week-long b/c we know the 9K will make it... and it has 20,000 more miles than the 900! but i'm dreading the return to the 900... i just like 9000 too much! lol
good luck!
josh p
95 9000 CS

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• Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 15:56:49
  • Well, success, sort of..., Tim B., Tue, 23 Apr 2002 14:54:58
    • where are you in the US, and are you looking at, josh p, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 19:48:47
      • I'm in Maine. Suggestions for good places to find one??, Tim B., Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:38:41
  • Re: Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., Quasimotor, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:54:24
  • I've currently got one of each, so I'll toss in my $.02, Steve C, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 11:27:00
    • SPare control boxes?, Quasi, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:59:13
  • Have him drive one......, Bill U, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:01:01
  • Re: Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., Andy D, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:28:34
  • Your dad has a lot of valid points but..., No Snaab, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:12:56
    • Yes, this is another point I've made to him..., Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:17:40
      • If you want a Passat with four motion, 5 speed, and, No Snaab, Wed, 24 Apr 2002 21:41:11
  • Compare time to r/r engine accessories...., Tony Wirtel, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:23:43
  • Re: Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., meng, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:21:02
    • "involved relationship" is a good way of explaining..., Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:39:57
  • my family's had two 900's and a 9000... go 9K!, josh p, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:49:34 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: the 9000 is more reliable than the 900........., zeke, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:20:53
    • Re: the 9000 is more reliable than the 900........., alistair lambert, Mon, 20 May 2002 09:32:04
    • ah, just what I want to hear! parts, though?, Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:40:13
  • some thoughts, saabaru, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:20:26
  • don't swear off the older 9000's..., nt moore, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:07:26

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