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Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002 04:49:46 -0500
From: "KeithG" <noonenopsamhlink.net>
Subject: Re: Is this a good buy?


3 spoke = SPG rims only or dealer install item I prefer these to the 15 spokers, AC low on freon - usually bad hose or compressor seal, All saab 16V blocks I have seen are red. KeithG "Gary" <subarunopsamAM.com> wrote in message news:lu7qaus0402fp53nech1hsag709jn63030nopsamcom... > I checked out the car today. Funny you should mention the A/C. It > doesn't work. The owner was quite surprised. I don't think she knew > there was a problem. Here is what I found out about the car. > > - The body has NO rust or bubbles, that I could see. > - There is a hard-to-notice dent in the passenger door. > - The original leather driver's seat was replaced with another that > was slightly lighter. It was then dyed to match the other seat. > However the dye or whatever they used is starting to crack and it > looks bad. > - The A/C compressor does not engage. I don't know why. > - The dashboard has a couple cracks. > - The headliner is NOT drooping (!) > - The slider switch that resumes the cruise control will not move. > - It has nearly new tires. > - There is some oil around the valve cover. > - It has 3 spoke SPG alloy wheels. > - Comes with 4 spare snow tires on alloy wheels. > - The engine block is red. > - Clutch does not seem to be too worn. > - Turbo seems ok, I guess. > > I have a couple questions: > > What is the most common cause of the A/C compressor not engaging? > > Are the 3 spoke wheels standard for this year and model? If not, what > do the standard wheels look like? I suspect the standard wheels are > on the snow tires. If so, I'll put those back on the car and sell the > SPGs. Are they worth much? > > Why is the engine block red? Does it come that way from the factory? > > I might offer $2800. What are your thoughts. > > Thanks Saab lovers! > > Gary > > > On Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:32:43 -0600, "The Chihuahua" > <Chihuahuanopsamuahua.com> wrote: > > >Bet you can get it for 3g's Does the AC work????? > > > >if it does you got a good deal > >"Gary" <subarunopsamAM.com> wrote in message > >news:5pdnau4lkvleoab91nerjtplh87a3mto3bnopsamcom... > >> Hi, > >> > >> I am going to look at a 1991 Saab 900 Turbo tomorrow. I would like > >> your opinion and input. Is there anything specific I should test when > >> I inspect it, other than the usual? How can I test the turbo? I'm a > >> little worried about the miles. Should I be? Here are the specifics: > >> > >> 1991 Saab 900 Turbo > >> Original owner > >> 168,000 miles (highway) > >> No rust. Body in "beautiful" condition > >> Interior in very good condition > >> Engine runs fine. No leaks. Does not burn oil. > >> Had regular service. > >> Had small fender bender in front around 1996. Fixed > >> Carfax says title is squeaky clean > >> Asking $3200. Blue Book is $3450 > >> > >> Frankly, I'm damn excited about it. But realistically I want to make > >> sure I'm getting a good car. What are your thoughts? > >> > >> Thanks in advance, > >> > >> Gary > >> > >> Previous Saabs: > >> > >> '78 99 > >> '82 900 > >> '84 900S > > >

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