Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 22:16:01 -0400 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Opinions welcome 1994 900V6 with an automatic
Thanks for the web site! I added it to my bookmarks. They have a few that look interesting. I am going to be busy this weekend driving different Saabs. Hans Lellelid wrote: > Hi there, > > ma_twain wrote: > >>> 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. > > > I'm in the DC area too -- and was just going to suggest looking at the > cars at S&S Auto Sales. I assume you're probably familiar with this > place on 29 in VA, but figured I'd mention it "just in case". > > http://www.sandsautosales.com/frames/sales/sales.htm > > They don't have any 94-98 900S models, but they do have a couple base > c900 models. I wouldn't say prices are great, but from what I hear it's > a good shop (and most of there cars have some sort of limited warranty) > -- and perhaps there's some room for negotiation in those prices. > > I'd think that the c900 would be a great car to learn on. It would have > served me well; in this area a car with too little power is just really > dangerous (I learned to drive on a 93hp Hyundai Scoupe which was just > downright scary at times). A c900 n/a 5sp would have served me very > well as a first car. But I think I recall that you own a c900, so I > suppose I'm preaching to the choir. :) > > Hans