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Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 21:26:34 -0400
From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom>
Subject: Re: Need help purchasing used Saab


Each model has its "quirks", which are viewed as good or bad, depending on the person you ask. My bias is towards the Classic 900s - 1993 and older. My reasons are as follows: 1. The Classic (hardtops) have rain gutters which makes it easy to attach affordable roof racks 2. The front to back engine layout with the wishbone suspension does very well in the snow and ice -better than the 9000s, 9-3, and 9-5 3. The hatchback model has NO lip - large, heavy object SLIDE in and out - a feature which is currently available only on the high priced 9-5 wagon. 4. The clutch is hydraulic - Saab tried a cable clutch for a few years (1995-1997?) and went back to a hydraulic clutch 5. The front pillars are thinner - they don't block your vision as much as the NG models and 9-3s 6. You an get a Classic 900 without a turbo - making it a slower car, better for beginning driver 7. You can get a good Classic 900 for under $2,000 8. You can get new steel rims for the Classic at $40 each - when you get into the newer 9-3s with 16" rims or bigger, you must use alloys at over $120 a rim, don't even think of buying Saab 17" rims at a dealer unless money is no object. 9. Classics can be found in different configurations: convertibles, 3 door hatchback, 5 door hatchbacks and 4 door sedans - take your choice. The 1986 900 was the last year of the "cheap headlights" - 6"x7" rectangular. European Glass Cibie models with H4 bulbs could be had for $30 each. After that year the plastic aerodynamic lights were used starting at over $200 for the lens assembly. However, the parking brake was on the front wheels for the 1986 year - no hand brake turns possible. The next year the parking brake was moved to the rear wheels. Some time before 1990, the brakes used on the 9000 were put on the 900s. The older 900 brakes required a tool to turn back the self adjusting pistons. The 1986 900 had a traditional transmission dipstick. I know the 1990 model and possibly earlier eliminated the traditional transmission dipstick and you must use a 19 mm socket to loosen a bolt with a short dipstick to check the transmission oil. Does anyone know of an after market traditional dipstick tube that can be used to replace the bolt? Jen wrote: > I have always wanted a Saab and am now, finally, considering > purchasing a 900 (used). I was wondering if you fine folks here could > help me with a list of things to look for. I understand that Saabs > are "quirky", so I'm looking for 900 specific info. For example, I > work at an auto auction and you couldn't give me a mid-90's Saab - > I've seen too many with extreme problems. So, if you could recommend > the best years to look for as well, I'd appreciate that too. > > Thanks in advance, > Potential Saab Owner

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