Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 20:05:25 GMT From: Gary <subarunopsamAM.com> Subject: Re: Is this a good buy?
I bought the car for $2500. I thought I paid too much and she thought I paid too little, so it must be about right. I live in the Boston area where cars are expensive so I there is no way I could have got it for the Edmunds value ($1800). I have a couple more questions about the car, but I think I will post them under a new subject heading. Thanks for your input everybody! On Fri, 5 Apr 2002 21:50:26 -0800, "SayHey" <sayheynopsamcom> wrote: >Gary- >It sounds as if you're fairly new to Saabs - but even if you weren't my >recommendation would be the same: if you're serious about the car, take it >to a mechanic who specializes in Saab for a pre-purchase inspection. It >will cost you $60 to $120 or so but then you'll know what you're considering >getting into. > >There were several different models of Saab 900s in 1991 but it sounds like >you're probably looking at a 2 door SPG turbo hatchback. If so, per >www.edmunds.com for this model in rough to average condition with 168K mi in >my region of US: >Trade-in: $577 to $850 >Private party sale: $1120 to $1471 >Dealer retail: $1990 to $2513 > >Above values may be slightly higher or lower depending on where you live. > >12K to 15K mi per year being average, 168K mi for an 11 yr old car is on the >high side regardless what kind of miles they are. Personally, from what >you're saying below, I'd be thinking $1200 to $1400 for this car in a >private party sale like this - and that assumes your pre-purchase inspection >indicates the car is otherwise mechanically sound. As you would soon >discover, Saab service of any kind is not cheap. > >"Blue Book" numbers are simply asking price guidelines for used car dealers >and really have no relationship to the prices used cars are actually selling >at. Other than that Blue Book values are significantly higher than the >actual sale prices, of course. >"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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