Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 00:08:32 -0500 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: New to Saab...Some questions
The 1987 model was the first year with the "expensive" head lights and parking brake on the rear wheels. The previous year used standard 6x7" rectangular headlights and the parking brake was on the front wheels, which made hand brake turns impossible. I ran my 1986 900 for over 200,000 miles and sold it to a teenager, who promptly got into three accidents - the car did its job. I regretted selling the car and bought a 1990 900S. I have many good memories in that 1986 900. It did not have any of the problems you mentioned. Mine had manual crank windows - I really wish I kept that car now. Chaos Returned wrote: > Hey all. Haven't lurked here much yet, but I have a few questions. > > I have a chance to buy a 1987 Saab 900 for what I consider to be a > reasonable amount (under $800). It is supposed to be in great shape, > but a good friend of mine tells me to stay away. His experiences are > all from 70's and possibly early 80's stuff. The prone-to-breaking > starter lockout, the rotting cylinder heads, the poor electrical > systems, etc. > > My question is...Are those things all still a problem on a 1986 or 87 > 900? As far as I know, it is not a turbo, has reasonable miles (I > think it has 136K), and was reportedly garaged for a while. > > Is it worth persuing or should I leave it alone? I have owned > Volkswagens since 93 and am familiar with their repair and upkeep. I > can live with a few quirks (what VW lover cant?). > > Thanks for any input. > > Looking forward to reading responses! > > <}}}><219
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