Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:31:56 GMT From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenospam.com> Subject: Re: saab 9000 best model year / best configuration ?
"Johannes" <johsnospam-spam-sizefitter.com> wrote in message news:445667E1.80530356nospam-spam-sizefitter.com... > > > hastirlannospaml.com wrote: >> >> it is often said that the true queen of saab is 9000 series, dunno if >> that's true but, if so, i am after one and ; >> >> which model year is best ? > > 1993 CSE of course :) > >> and which engine and configuration is best? > > 2.0 LPT of course :) > >> comments welcome.. > > > Seriously though, you will get any answer as it all depends... > I like the 1993 2.0 LPT for it's relative simplicity, no balancer shafts > to > worry about, no TCS. I'm really impressed that all the complicated engine > management still works so well. But as the car is getting older, it would > also be nice to have a newer model. That brings up an interesting point. I don't recall the OP stating his location, but there is no such thing as a 2.0L in a 9000 after 1991 in the US. 1990 was the last year for 2.0L Turbo, and 1991 was the last year for 2.0 NA. By 1992 all US bound 9000's were equipped with a 2.3L engine. Some people believe that 9000's in the 1991 - 1993 range with manual transmission are the best model years because of the final drive gearing. Those models also have a true glove compartment while later models were fitted with a passenger airbag in that space. Downside for the 1992 model year is the Traction Control System that was prone to failure. I like my 1991, but I haven't driven other model years. That said, I would probably recommend one of the latest models - 1997 or 1998. Anything else on the market is likely to have high mileage and need repairs that you might not be able to handle (either mechanically or financially) as a new owner who is unfamiliar with that model. Walt Kienzle 1991 9000T
