Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 18:58:00 -0400 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Opinions welcome 1994 900V6 with an automatic
Dexter J wrote: > Salutations: > > On Tue, 11 May 2004 21:24:04 -0400, ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote: > >> Thanks for all of the advice. The one thing going for the V6 is the >> body style - it is a four door hatchback. As for the blind spots, I >> will drive it to see if it is any worse than a Camry or Accord. I >> drove a Maxima with a manual transmission awhile back. I may have to >> revisit it. I did not like the sluggish steering and handling. >> >> As for the 1992 red box turbo, I can get a black box ECU. This should >> reduce the power somewhat. I am curently driving a 1993 900 turbo SPG >> with a red box and it certainly has too much power for a beginning >> driver. >> >> I forgot to add option #3 - a 1996 900 Turbo convertible with an >> automatic - not a serious consideration. No trunk room, almost zero >> visiblity out the back and the front windows frame should be very >> strong considering the size. It has large blind spots out the front. > > > I am wondering - is it that hard to find a 94/95 NG900 S model > (non-turbo) 2.3 in the DC area - or is a 6 banger a requirement given > application? The s model NG900 is identical in every way - except the > hoopy engine. > Good point - I will see what is out there. The only problem is finding a "previously owned" car with a maintenance history. The 1994 900SE V6 and the 1992 900 Turbo have a documented maintenance history - plus I am dealing with the trusted technician who worked on the cars. Just one question - when did Saab start using a cable clutch for the NG manual transmissons?