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Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 20:53:53 +0100
From: Sleeker GT Phwoar <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com>
Subject: Re: I'm thinking of rejoining the fold....


In article <opsth76xjengtaownospam.eastlink.ca>,=20 lamealameadingdongnospamlamelame.org says... >There is a lot of feeling against the TCS system. Personally, given the = =20 >snow and ice conditions here and it's primary use as a family ride - I =20 >like it on the 5 speed. Saves tires if nothing else and it comes with a = =20 >dash off switch that can be added if not already in place. that is my biggest concern about a 9k, the expensive nature of a fly by=20 wire throttle and the TCS or ABS failing. >The early Aero at 225hp is *everything* they are reputed to be - the seats= =20 >are even better than stock and it will pull harder than anything you've = =20 >ever driven from Trollhatten. That said - they have usually been run =20 >harder than average models and everything that means. True, very true. >Stating the obvious - don't buy on the model - buy on the car itself. This= =20 >is more true of the 9000 than the C900 because of the electronics involved= . Thanks. Yes, I know, I may need to wait a little while before I do even=20 start looking, but I think I'm set to spend a little time on it this=20 time too. No rushing. I'm not setting myself on a particular spec so if=20 the right car comes up, I won't discount it immediatley based on model. I know Saabs drive better on manual gearbox, but does the 9000 autobox=20 take much out of the experience, it is just that auto 9000's are=20 actually selling at roughly 50% of the price of manuals, and I've never=20 driven an auto. Now might be a good time to sell the Celica as it still has 12 months=20 MOT, and I' taking it in to get the brake flexis replaced as the old=20 ones are definatley showing signs of cracking (don't know how the MOT=20 man missed it, both me and my mechanic both spotted it, and reckoned it=20 would be at least an advisory note). While I'm driving it, it is going=20 to be safe, an for as long as possible, in full working order. I don't=20 neglect a car just because I plan to sell it. If I spotted it, and it=20 might be important, then so might a buyer. it might put them off, it=20 might reduce the price, and worse, they might not see it, they might buy=20 it, and something might fail that I knew could do with=20 repairing/replacing. Would anyone consider a repaired insurance write off. According to the seller, this=20 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3D4559761553 was a Category C insurance write off, just because of the =A31000=20 replacment cost of a bumper (insurance price) and the bonnet). I looks solid, it looks straight, and it looks like he is being honest=20 when you question him.=20 --=20 Carl Robson Car PC Build starts again. http://smallr.com/rz Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com

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