Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 01:58:52 +0000 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: 1995 Saab 9000 CDE - buy or not to buy
scarternospamr.com wrote: > Hi, > > I am interested in buying a 95 9000 CDE I found, but a trusted mechanic > says that I should run from it...that the engine is garbage. Yet, it > seems many people like this car. It's got 100,000 miles on it, and is > only $3,750 > Can somone tell me what they think? > > Thanks so much! > scarter No Saab engine should be garbage after a mere 100,000 mi ! This suggests a professional inspection is in order. Any Saab with dealer maintenance should have a near perfect engine at this mileage. My own 9000 has not had the benefit of full dealer maintenace for the last couple of yrs but the engine is still sweet as a nut. First car I've ever owned that burns *no* oil. Even with 160,000 mi on it. Use of full synthetic lubricant plays a large part in this. Don't use 'regular' oil *ever* ! Graham