Date: 7 Jan 2002 21:53:16 -0800 From: johsnopsamanytime.co.uk (Johannes H Andersen) Subject: Re: 9000, what should I look out for ?
"Per Laursen" <per_laursennopsam.tele.dk> wrote in message news:<3c3a0c41$0$238$edfadb0fnopsamol01.news.tele.dk>... > Hi all, > > Shamelessly trying to sip some of the gained knowledge here, I'll ask: > > I'm starting to look for a used 9000, and I'd like some advice. For > financial reasons (we're taxed heavily here in DK, paying for 2.8 cars, when > getting one, and that's after having paid over 50% in income tax...) it must > be a used one, and not newer that '97. > > Any model/production years to avoid ? > Any engines to avoid ? (of course I'd like to have the T, but used ?) > Any other 'lemon stuff' I ought to know about ? > > best regards > > Per Laursen, > Denmark, > - currently the happy owner of a somewhat tired '84 5door, 5gear 900.. OK, I'll have a go. As cars in DK are expensive items to buy, they are generally well looked after and professionally serviced. Don't be frightened of turbos or lpts; on the contrary, these engines keep the revs down so they should be in good nick. A 150 bhp lpt is a nice choice. Listen for noises such as gear whine, but valve clatter just after start is normal and explained in the owners manual. Good hunting. Johannes
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