tim

i bought a quite clean 92 9000T Talladega Red (best color) 5spd with 121k miles for $4900 back in Nov of 2000.

here's a breakdown and cost on what i've done in the ensuing year and a half i've put 27k miles on it.(mostly DIY and my friend is the owner of an indy Saab garage so parts were mostly cost AND i had access to a TECH2):
120k service $70 diy
rear calipers $180 diy
exhaust $150 diy
clutch $300 diy
TCS (throttle body and check valve) $1098
SRS sensor $80 diy
heater core $100 diy
timing chain/balance shafts $300 diy
head gasket $80 diy
crankshaft pulley $280
fan switch/relay $30 diy
cd player repair $85

still needs:
AC compressor (currently disconnected but somewhere between 300-500 to fix)

from a driver's standpoint, it's a hard to beat combination of speed, comfort and utility. it's a joy to drive and IMO hands down better than the 900 (for all the reasons you mentioned- wickedly faster, roomier and more refined).

was it cheaper to run than my 900T's? i'm not sure- i remember my 87 900T and 91 900T SE nickel and dimeing me to death. although it seems as if 9000's have bigger ticket electronic/computer items that when fail cost $$$ like the TCS on my car (even though i had been forewarned, $1098 was still a kick in the gut... and it left me stranded).

if i didn't have access to a garage and parts at or near cost, i probably would NOT have been happy with my purchase. and i'm not sure i'd recommend a used 9000 to most of my friends- 9000's and Saabs in general seem to require someone with... let's say, discriminating tastes and a willingness/desire for a more involved relationship with their vehicle (good and bad). since you're already a Saab owner, i'd think you'd be quite happy with a 9000. but your dad (especially if he's footing the bills) and mechanic have not unreasonable concerns...

good luck and let us know if you make the jump...

posted by 64.175.10...

• 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 <-- Viewing This Message
    • "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
  • 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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