Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 02:32:44 GMT From: "Eric R. Sterbenz" <ericnopsamth.com> Subject: Re: questions: Late 80's 9000
Stephen, I had an '86 9000T for 11 years and 160K miles. As far as lasting, if you take care of a SAAB it can last a long time. As for safety, it was (and still is) hard to beat. As far as reliablity that's a little tricky. Mine was somewhat problematic until I stopped going to the dealer for service and found a good indpendent SAAB mechanic. Then it became very reliable. The only really bad part is that if anything breaks, the parts are very expensive, which should probably be a major part of the decision process (then again what car isn't these days). As far as insurance goes, I don't know for a 16yr old. It will probably depend upon whether it is a turbo or not (they'll probably rake you over the coals if it is a turbo). Stephen Dewart wrote: > Hello, all. I am about to turn sixteen and would like to spend about $5,000 > or less on a car. I've noticed that 80's-generation Saab 9000 cars fall > into that price range. > > I'm simply wondering if any of you know more about the 9000 at that time ... > reliability, safety, etc. Also, how long do you think it would last me, > especially compared to other cars? > > Finally ... and this is big ... truthfully, how much more would insurance be > for this car (remember, 16-year-old male...), compared to, say, a Honda > Accord or Civic of 5-10 years? > > Thanks much. I appreciate it! Good Luck, -- E.R. Sterbenz ericnopsamth.com
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