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Date: 3 Oct 2002 14:10:43 GMT
From: davehinznopsamcop.net
Subject: Re: Should I buy a 97 900SE Turbo?


Someone who looks an awful lot like Kenneth S. <nimrodnopsams.com> wrote: > I have a 1996 900SE, which is my first Saab. The specifications sound > similar to the model you are considering. > It would be fair to say that I have found this car disappointing. > Since I bought it almost two years ago, it has required frequent trips > to the dealers for repairs. While Kenneth's car has been dissapointing to him, it seems that his is an unusual representative of the model, based on posts found here. But, yes, a combination of the wrong car and a bad dealership can really cut into your enjoyment of any vehicle. > At the very least, you should have the car checked out by a Saab > dealer. Or a good independant Saab mechanic. >> I can plan for >> some of that, but it would be devastating to buy this car only to have >> to replace the timing belt (which looks like a really expensive job) >> in the coming year. Saab may cover that cost for you - the V6 engine needs to have it done, in any case. If the dealer doesn't pay for the cost of the belt replacement, use that as a point in your price negotiations. >> Here are the full details and purchase info: >> Price: $9,995 (I would offer $9000) >> Color: Blue >> Miles: 81,139 >> Body Style: Hatchback 4 Dr >> Engine: 2.0L L4 TURBO 16V INT Ah. You don't *have* a timing belt, you have a chain, so no worries there. It's good for a very long time; no replacement interval is specified, but it's not unusual to see them go hundreds of thousands of miles. >> Any feedback from Saab owners would be greatly appreciated! Take it out & drive it. Find some twisty roads, beat it around a bit. Make sure they get the handling issues fixed, if not, smile, shake their hand, and drive down the road to the next dealer. Dave Hinz

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