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Re: Considering a 9000 w/200K
Posted by midway (more from midway) on Wed, 31 May 2006 21:00:39
In Reply to: Considering a 9000 w/200K, Dano, Wed, 31 May 2006 19:24:29
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I have an 89 9000S 5spd no turbo with 256,000 miles on it. The car runs sweet, but lets be honest SAAB never intended their cars to last as long as they do. The long life of 9000's and 900's is because we owners are a stubborn lot.
Since my 89 is pre DI Cassette, I have had no trouble with ignition. am also pre TCS so that is another reason my car has survived. If you buy the car keep a wary eye on the following:
Fuel Pump. If it hasn't been replaced it is due.
AIC. The automatic idle control valve almost never dies, that said, copy down the parts numbers from the body and get a backup from the junkyard. The same part was used on Audi's, BMW's, Mercedes, and Volvo. Should cost about $10
ABS pump and system. Have them checked by a pro. Front wheel sensors seem to be a constant problem, but the pump is getting old.
Heater Core A major weak spot on all Saabs and a PITA to replace, good news is the aftermarket ones are superior to the Saab part.
Charcoal Canister... part of the fuel/anti pollution system. It is located behind the false wheelwell on the passenger side. They are supposed to be replaced at 60k miles, almost no one does.
AC system... has it been converted?
What shape is the turbo in?
Has it been pollution tested? If not tell the seller no deal unless they have the car tested and it passes.
You probably wouldn't be looking at the car if there was anything really bad about it.
I am prejudiced, but I like my 89 more than the 2002 9-3 Turbo I baby sat last summer. My old 9K was quicker and much stingier with gas. Hope I have helped.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Considering a 9000 w/200K, Dano, Wed, 31 May 2006 19:24:29
- Re: Considering a 9000 w/200K, Greg Zenitsky, Thu, 1 Jun 2006 07:32:00
- Thoughts, JEM, Wed, 31 May 2006 22:10:25
- Re: Considering a 9000 w/200K, Bill U, Wed, 31 May 2006 21:07:25
- Re: Considering a 9000 w/200K, midway, Wed, 31 May 2006 21:00:39 <-- Viewing This Message
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