Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 14:27:18 -0000 From: "Stuart Carrison" <stuart.carrisonnopsamco.uk> Subject: Re: confused 99 or 900
I have had a 99 and my current car is a 900T 16V, its well worth the up-grade, mine has a leather interior, which is incredibly comfy, especially when the bum warmers switch on, I have had one with a beige cloth interior, which was ALMOST as comfy. Go for it! TheoMar wrote in message <37E87F07.49A2D6D0nopsamknet.nl>... >Hi, >I own a 1983 Saab 99 GL 5 speed for about 51/2 years now. I am a bit >confused at the moment for i am thinking of letting it go for a 900 >turbo 16v(really not sure yet). I think a 900 is more comfortable (less >noise,powersteering,ac,faster etc.). I'm pushed to a decision because my >front brakes are really noisy and bad and my engine(H) (151000 miles) >really makes a lot of noise from 2800 rpm and higher (raw sound). > >So i have a few questions: >1. Does anyone have experience from going from a 99 to a 900 turbo 16v. >Is it worth it (economical, fun etc.)? >2. This raw sound from the engine is it repairable(what is it??)? I >hear that 151000 miles is not so much for this type of engine!!! >3. The brakes: do i need new ones or junkyard or easy revisable? >4. Does anyone have experience with sound isolation in his 99?? I mean >in engine-compartment, wheel houses, hood and dashboard. What >material(is it worth it?). >5. In relation to the second question i'm also thinking of buying a 16v >engine for the 99. In combination with sound isolation will it be as >comfotable as a 900?? > >Sorry for my english and thanks in advance for answering one or more of >the questions above. >