Date: Fri, 03 Apr 1998 00:52:20 +0000 From: Jeff Greenway <jaggnopsamrlog.com> Subject: Re: Newcomer looking for a Saab
Justin VanAbrahams wrote: > > Zach Hope wrote: > > > > I am in the market for a used car, and I'm currently looking at '87 > > through '91 or so 3 door model. ANY information on the reliability, > > performance, looks, comfort, and so on of these types would be very > > appreciated. You can reply on the list, or e-mail me at zhopenopsams.edu > > or bent-wookieenopsam.com. Thanks a lot for any info. > > > > Zach > > I would recommend getting nothing less than an '88... for a couple > reasons... in '88 they added a watercooled turbo which makes > for better and longer life. They also changed the hubs in 1988, > so if you ever need to replace the wheels (or want 16s for example) > you'll have an easier time finding them. Also introduced in > 1988 was passive seatbelts (annoying motorized ones) - these > were deleted in late '89 or early '90 and replaced with an > airbag. You can retrofit manual seatbelts to cars with > automatic ones... Lesseee... avoid 1985, and avoid 1987. > I think there were also some suspension upgrades in '88. > '90 is the best year, because you get ABS and airbag and > the last revision of the fuel injection system, among other > things. > > You can check out my nifty online buyers guide if you like > for more details.... > > http://csrtech.sac.bfp.net/saabweb/9cbuyfaq.htm > > -Justin Justin, Question: Why avoid the '87s? I have an '87 900S myself - just wondering what your reasoning is for this. (And for '85?) Thanks, Jeff.
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