Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:43:06 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Should I buy? Your thoughts
Bob wrote: > On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 16:34:35 -0500, "Vinton" > <jumpervintnospamameberly.us> wrote: > > >>1999 9-3 S Convertible, 96000 miles, $8991 asking price, free car fax >>here: >> >>http://www.carfax.com/cfm/ccc_DisplayHistoryRpt.cfm?partner=CDM_0&vin=YS3DD75N1X7002062 >> >> > > I love my 'vert. Lots of folks will dis the partial GM factor, but > they are nice vehicles. By '99 they had all the issues worked out and > it's a good buy. > > >>The other is: >> >>1995 900 SE 107,000 miles, but is has a new engine installed by the local >>dealer (busted timing chain blew the other engine) Car is in excellent >>shape. Also $8999 >> > > Sounds like a V6 (?) Stay away if it is. Also, the '95 was the first > year for this model - there were a fair number of TSB's since then > fixing a lot of accessory and other issues. I'd avoid it, even if it > is a turbo. > Saab did market a 4 cylinder turbo as a 2 door SE model hatchback and convertible. The fact that he mentions timing chain indicates the I4. However, the AC system, ignition system, interior lights, electric seats, basically any GM electrical component is suspect - I know because I owned one :-( If you do buy this car make sure you get an extended warranty to cover these repairs. > MHO. > > >>I drove the 900; it drives and feels like my 9000, only a bit peppier. >>I'll drive the 9-3 tomorrow. Drove a few 9-3s yesterday, so I have an >>idea of what the convertible will drive like. I also learned I do not want >>an automatic. I've never owned a convertible - anything I should look for? >> > > Convertibles will hop a little on rough corners and have a little cowl > shake n=here and there - but otherwise they are roughly the same as > the same non-vert model. The payback is in warm weather when they are > unbeatable. The '99 will have a hydraulic clutch vs. the mechanical in > the ;95 so you will feel that difference. Otherwise they are very > similar (unless the '95 is a non-turbo). > > >
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