Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 21:08:17 -0500 From: "Rod Hogg" <rodhoggnospamnet> Subject: Re: Still find those late-1980's 900 Turbos and SPGs very attractive, in spite of having lots of reasons to stay away
liked your pix. I have a 1985 900s non turbo. I don't see many on the road in Nebraska. can you tell me if there ever was a trim piece on the trunk where the key fits in? all the Saabs that I see in the same era don't have any type of trim piece. I am thinking maybe there never was a trim piece. I spent more money to fix it up (normal stuff brakes, water pump, steering ect) then I spent for the car. I have no regrets. car starts and gets me to where I need to go. thanks rod "jw" <urchinnospamnet> wrote in message news:urchin-F6C9E5.06105117052006nospam.verizon.net... > In article <C0881178.4CD3B%n3wsr3ad3r_|nospamcglobal.net>, > BE <n3wsr3ad3r_|nospamcglobal.net> wrote: > >> Am I nuts? > > No, you're one of the most sane drivers on the road...;) > > <snip Saab experiences> > >> I suppose these vintage SAABs and their problems are somewhat reflected >> in >> the modest sale prices for even super-nice examples. I still find myself >> attracted to these cars, as a person who likes contemporary and >> mid-century >> modern design, they satisfy that sort of artistic sense; I am probably >> squarely within a particularly defined demographic when I also admit to a >> fondness for the Citroen DS and the BMW 2000CS models. > > I'm partial to the mid-80s 900s, with the "snub" nose. You can still > find them around here. If you like the look of these as well, I just put > up a few pix of my current one (bottom three are new): > > http://the_urchin.home.comcast.net/photos/saab2.html > > Previous two 1984s: > > http://the_urchin.home.comcast.net/photos/saab.html > >> I really would like one of those Edwardian Grey SPGs, but my common sense >> tells me that I'll be buying into endless problems, difficult-to-get >> parts, >> and probably mandated Premium Gasoline (when Regular is ridiculous right >> now). Should I worry less, now that there are solid networks of SAAB >> enthusiasts out there via the internet? > > I'm in New England USA, where there are many, many Classic 900s still on > the road, and plenty of good indy mechanics if you don't do you're own > repair work (and parts cars everywhere). The mechanical knowledege here > and elsewhere will help you get through most any problem. > > I'm sure it would be more difficult to own/service one of these cars in > a less-Saab friendly region. > >> Someone please slap some sense into me! > > Why? You're making perfect sense! ;) > > -jw
