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Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 20:07:59 GMT
From: "dcathey" <dcatheynopsametcom.com>
Subject: Re: '88 900s problems


JS, Re. current mkt. value of a C900, I'm in the SF Bay Area, and I picked up a C900 Turbo 5-speed, two owners, full history of receipts, 110k miles, all electrics working properly, and no dents, for $3500. I think that was a pretty good deal, but I also think that it's not that difficult to find similar deals in this locale. Good luck. Dennis "ma_twain" <ma_twainnopsamo.com> wrote in message news:402599BB.1030303nopsamo.com... > > > James Sweet wrote: > > > "gregory trimper" <trimpernopsamcop.net> wrote in message > > news:ElfVb.14639$jH6.5694nopsamread1.news.atl.earthlink.net... > > > >>James Sweet wrote: > >> > >> > >>>First and most annoying, the turn signal doesn't stay latched, > >>> > >>A common problem. > >> > >> > is this > >> > >>>likely to be the switch or is there a cam in there that needs to be > >>> > > replaced > > > >>>or adjusted? > >>> > >>It is a plastic assembly with little latches/teeth that break, and will > >>have to be replaced. Replacement requires removing the steering wheel, > >>so you'll need a general purpose puller and some larger sockets. > >> > >>An 88 (without airbags) is much easier to do this repair than a 90+ > >> > >> > >>>have to push it back by hand, I'm guessing I can take this apart and > >>>clean/grease the mechanism, but again it's something I've never tried. > >>> > >>Or even replace with standard belts. > >> > >> > >>>Dash is fairly badly cracked, is this the usual or can they be found in > >>> > > good > > > >>>shape at wreckers? Anybody ever swap one out? > >>> > >>Yes, they crack quite a bit. I've never found an uncracked one at the > >>wreckers. > >> > >>I will probably have an uncracked one up for sale soon from one of my > >>old saabs that came back home to be parted out. I'm in the US, WI. > >> > >>To replace, you'll need some torx drivers and then a small assortment of > >>sockets and screwdrivers. You can probably do it in under 4 hours. I'd > >>suggest picking up the Bentley Manual before you start, there are some > >>not-so-obvious bolts holding the dash together. > >> > >>lycka till! > >>GTr > >> > >> > > > > Well overall I think it's a cool car, but the seller's attitude has been a > > problem. His asking price is $2000, he turned down an offer of $1500 (figure > > it'll cost us bare minimum $350 to fix the windshield and other problems) > > and seemed quite rude about it, granted he's got every right to ask whatever > > he wants, but I expect a polite response. Counter offer from him was $1750. > > It's not me buying the car, I'm just trying to help out, I don't know what > > one of these is worth, kbb.com shows $1300 or so, but I've found that site > > to be next to worthless for older cars. Opinions? Anyone here have something > > similar for sale in the Seattle area? > > > > > > > > The price of the Classic 900s in the various websites do not reflect all > factors. You need to find out how many are available and the price of > the ones that have been sold recently. I paid more than "list" price for > a 1993 900 Turbo, but the pervious owner had fixed everything properly. > I bought a 1990 a few years back for $2,000 less than the "list" price > back then - but I have probably spent $3,000 in repairs. On the other > hand, I recently passed on a 1988 900 turbo for $1,500 in running > condition because I could not justify three Classic 900s to my spouse. > > It takes some research and a network of contacts to find a decent Classic 900 these days. > > > Good Luck! > > >

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