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Re: Which 9000 models(s) to look out for Posted by Ari [Email]  (#2847) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Ari) on Mon, 12 Mar 2001 16:40:26
In Reply to: Which 9000 models(s) to look out for, glen 1991 900, Mon, 12 Mar 2001 13:14:30 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
There was a body style change in '93, and Saab went to the CS / CSE designations.
Basically, you're choices are the V6 and various forms of the 4 cylinder. The V6 has gotten a bad rap, and I think with reason. It has a timing belt that requires changing on a regular basis, and certain standard maintenance is a lot more work than on the 4 cylinder.
When it comes to 4-cylinders, the non-turbo is the 2.3l, and there are various combinations of turbo 2.0, turbo 2.3, and low-pressure turbos (LPT). Depending on the year only full turbo or LPT engines were available. Owning one, I would avoid a non-turbo automatic - just too slow. A LPT auto is acceptable, and a 2.0 full turbo automatic is a hoot. Once you get to 2.3L full turbos, you're into Aero (or near Aero) performance.
The more recent the cars are, the more goodies they came with. I wouldn't say that any one year was better than another, other than to say that newer is better, if you can.
As to the automatic, it is a problem in the 9000, independent of year. There were no major tranny changes that I know of to improve reliability. But that has to be taken in context. In general, the autobox is good for about 80 - 120K. Some folks throw their hands up at this. But think about it - that's about 5-7 years of normal driving. Cars break and you need to fix them, so it's normal to assume you'll need to repair stuff. It's not like the manual box is totaly trouble-free. Cheaper to fix, and breaks less often? Yes. But still not bullet-proof.
If you want an automatic, then get one. Realize that it will need work at some time, and budget for it. If you're looking at a used car with 95K and the original tranny, use that as a bargaining point and get the price down about $2500. Your best bet is to find a car where the owner just dropped in a new tranny and wants out - you'll drive free on his pain until past the next presidential election.
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