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Re: considering a 900 SE turbo hatchback ---> any pointers? Posted by Peter [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Re: considering a 900 SE turbo hatchback ---> any pointers?, JCollett, Tue, 4 Jan 2005 11:51:39 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
No, I would say budget the maintenance, and have fun with it. If you want a reliable daily driver... (can you say t-o-y-o-t-a on this board?)
I don't think the problems with the SET are a function of how hard you drive, that might affect the tires/brakes/suspension but not water pump, fuel pump, belts and hoses, DI cassette, AC and such... engine has a good rep except for the head bolts and I only found out about that on this board.
Not sure why you want to buy one with known problems with so many on the market, unless you are VERY comfortable knowing how to fix it?
There are lots of NG900s for sale, if not this one, check the classifieds here and on eBay, most people dump 'em before 100k. My Saab dealer told me they offer only between $1 and 2k in trade, and won't put one on the lot any more unless it is essentially perfect.
As for fast, that depends on what you mean, I would not race any Beemers or Mustangs with it. The only complaint I ever had as far as handling could have been fixed with an aftermarket rear sway bar for less than $100...
Lots of other performance aftermarket parts, kits, and mods for this car, inexpensive if you diy compared to what it costs people to tune a BMW, unless you start swapping out ECUs. Check genuinesaab.com under 'Performance' mpperformance.com, and others.
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