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Re: '98 900 works for me too
Posted by damien [Email] (more from damien) on Thu, 23 Oct 2003 16:21:04
In Reply to: thinking of buying a 98 900SET, Matt Biel, Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:08:53
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My '98 900 SE has been a blast! 5 speed, 5 door, dark green w/ tan leather. Bought off-lease with 57k miles, now has 95k miles.
I've busted some things but it wasn't the car's fault - the strut mount cracked during an off-road adventure at a track day, and the 5-speed trans died at the hands of a friend that wasn't very proficient with a clutch (also at a track day).
For normal ownership/maintenance, I have replaced a water pump, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, wiper blades, new 17" wheels, new tires, brakes -- all basic DIY stuff. I carry a used Direct Ignition Cassette in case the original fails on the road.
Mine has a bunch of suspension mods like springs, PU bushings, steering rack brace and SAS rear sway bar. It really carves the corners now. Engine mods include Viggen/9-3 cross-flow intercooler, Saab sport exhaust, K&N filter, air box mod, etc. Basically the easy stuff that really makes a difference, without killing the daily-driver comforts. Also note that for 1998 models the '99 9-3 HOT (205hp) computer is a plug-n-play upgrade that costs only about $325 from the dealer. That means +20hp with full OEM reliability and warranty, etc.
Fun car! Good luck with it! Damien
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Posts in this Thread:
- thinking of buying a 98 900SET, Matt Biel, Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:08:53
- Re: '98 900 works for me too, damien, Thu, 23 Oct 2003 16:21:04 <-- Viewing This Message
- wow, thanks for the feedback people!, matt biel, Thu, 23 Oct 2003 11:14:56
- love my '98!, saabgirlie
, Wed, 22 Oct 2003 21:11:58 - How much?, Robb, Wed, 22 Oct 2003 21:10:13
- Re: thinking of buying a 98 900SET, Gabor, Wed, 22 Oct 2003 17:47:26
- Great choice, john burnett, Wed, 22 Oct 2003 15:58:47
- Re: thinking of buying a 98 900SET, Ted M. (Seattle), Wed, 22 Oct 2003 15:10:56
- Re: thinking of buying a 98 900SET, Jeff in ATL, Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:29:09
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