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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 05:40:05 GMT
From: "don_nk" <don_nknospamlobal.net>
Subject: Re: NextGen 900s, differences?


As i understand it the Saab 3.0 V6's (9000 and 900) are basically the same as that V6 in a Saturn L-series or a Catera http://www.nospam.com/assets/downloads/engine_swap.pdf. I'm sure there's a reason Saab kept the turbo four a its top of the line car. "ma_twain" <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote in message news:42477848.6090504nospamo.com... > James Sweet wrote: > >> "Anon-e-mouse" <JDOEnospamCOM> wrote in message >> news:bhC1e.7146$qk.7041nospam.usenetserver.com... >> >>>I am completely out of the loop when it comes to the new 900s (94+). I >>>know there is S and SE, 4 and 6 Cyl. engines. What is the mark for the 4 >>>Cyl Turbo engine? I thought it was SE, but I see some SEs that are 6 >>>cyl. Also, some listings are for SE turbo, and others not. Can someone >>>please clarify how I can identify a 4Cyl turbo. >>> >>>The reason I ask, and correct me if I am wrong, is that I have heard >>>from several of the dealers here in Minnesota, US, that the GM >>>introduced 6 cyl was a very poor engine. I am in the market for a second >>>car and was curious to look at the NG Saabs. >>> >>> >> >> The V6 was a lousy engine, as actually most V6's tend to be. The NG900's >> are >> decent cars, but they don't really feel much like a Saab. >> >> >> > > I second the motion. I drive a Classic 900 and I bought a car for my > daughter to learn to drive. I had a choice between a Classic 900 turbo > and a 1994 V6 900 SE. I bought the V6 NG 900 for two reasons. First, I > just could not see a Classic 900 Turbo sacrificed as a 'learning' car, > knowing it will be beat up and possibly totaled. Second, the newer NG 900 > was less expensive, so it was more affordable as a sacrificial car. > With both cars being driven weekly, I can directly compare the two. The > NG900 is no comparison to the Classic 900. The V6 engine idles rough, > gets less mileage and has less power. The brakes and suspension are not > as responsive. The visibility is typical of most newer cars with a flat > windshield and thick A pillars - it is bad, but no worse than a Camry or > Accord. I bought the NG900 with a warranty and had it in the shop for for > electrical repairs for the warranty period. The only things that need > repair now are the power mirrors and the hatch hydraulic lifters. > > Does anyone have any experience/comments on the MONROE Part # 901600 > [MAX-LIFT GAS-CHARGED LIFT SUPPORT] HATCH;w/ Spoiler. >

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