Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2000 21:50:38 -0500 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: Automatic gearbox on 9000t-88B
Having driven a manual 900 since '86 I am not aware of the standard "problems" on the 9000s. Since I may buy a "previously owned" 9000 would anyone care to list the standard "problems" a 9000 has? I read of one recall on the 90 or 91 9000 automatics where a circuit board could over-heat and catch fire, but that is the only official problem I have read about. Andreas Ollén wrote: > I need comments on the automatic transmission of a 9000t16 from -88. I > was the lucky owner of a 9000t16-87, meticulously taken care of, with > manual transmission. Unfortunately, that was totaled a week ago, and now > I'm looking for a replacement. I've found a 9000t-88, in very good shape > with many of the standard "problems" fixed. Only snag is, it has got an > automatic transmission, which seems to be an original, and the car has > about 110k miles/175k km on it, so I have a nagging feeling it might be > on the verge of throwing in the towel. > > Am I reasonably correct in that assumption? Anyone had experience? > Average live expectancy of the transmission? And what will a new > transmission set me back? I've heard a few horror stories... > > Any input greatly appreciated > /Andy