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Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 16:42:40 -0600
From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenopsam.com>
Subject: Re: stability of 9000 Aero


When I bought my 9000 used three years ago it was shaking almost as bad as you described here. I took a chance and bought it anyway because it was able to negotiate a good price and I figured that the problem was caused by the worn out Pirelli's. After a new set of Michelin's, the vibration went away and it runs perfectly. I'm not saying that you would have the same luck, but the condition of the tires is something to check. Walt Kienzle 1991 9000T "Christopher J. Korff" <cjk4nopsamwru.edu> wrote in message news:38D0E0E6.76C682F5nopsamwru.edu... > Greetings to the Saab world. > > If anyone can share their experiences with the following, I'd be > appreciative. > > I am seriously considering purchasing a 9000 or 9-5. The car is for my > wife, so the transmission will be automatic. ;-( > > A dealer nearby has a '99 9.5 w/ 15k miles. ($30,000) They also have a > 1995 9000 Aero (automatic) with 19.5k miles. ($21900) > Both cars are fully loaded. The Aero appears to be a steal. I took the > Aero for a 45 minute drive today. > > The Aero shook and rattled at almost every speed. I was surprised and > sad. Every time I went over a medium sized bump, the steering wheel > shook like it would fall off. At highway speeds of 60-80 mph on a > smooth road, there was a constant vibration. It was sort of like when > you have one window open 1-2" and you get that harmonic that goes right > through your body. Above 30 mph, there was always some sort of > vibration. > > At first I thought it was due to the automatic. But actually, at idle > while sitting at a light, the car shook less than other cars I've driven > with 4-cyl engines and automatics. > > I've had VWs (96 & 2000 Jetta, 84 Rabbit) and Bmws ('98 Z3, '85 535i & > 528i) and realize that European cars generally feel the road more > closely. They're more authoritative over bumps than American cars. (I > know that's a gross generalization.) Even my base 2000 Jetta. I would > have expected the Saab to be similarly stable and smooth. Especially > knowing it sold for $40-45k when new, if i recall. > > Is the 9.5 better? We'll probably drive the 9.5 this weekend. > > This is not a slam of Saabs- I am inclined to think they are good cars. > I was just surprised at how much this car vibrated. I'm sure it wasn't > in any accidents, etc. THe body was straight, the wheels & tires were > perfect, etc. > > Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

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