Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 16:35:04 -0700 From: Mike Zampiceni <mikeznopsamcape.com> Subject: Re: '88 900 SPG
Kapon wrote: > i am thinking of buying a 1988 Saab 900 Turbo SPG. does anyone know > anything about specific problems with these cars? it is being offered > at > $3495- the car is in great shape, too. is this a good deal or a huge > mistake? > thanks in advance > ty > tywillnopsamd.net That's a bargain basement price for a rare and desirable performance model, like about half of what it should be bringing. SPG stands for Special Performance Group. The SPG was only available with a manual trans. and had 10 more horses than the standard turbo (175 vs. 165). Speaking of transmissions, that's the nemesis of Saabs. Rebuilds can go upwards of $3000, so check it out, particularly for any high-pitched whining noises in 4th and 5th gear. Hope it works for you. I have a '90 900 turbo, and although I like it, I've always had an affinity for the SPGs with their clean, hunkered down looks and funky 3-spoke wheels. Mike Z.
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