Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 10:05:02 GMT From: jw <jwnospamorg> Subject: Re: Considering buying a used Saab 900 S
In article <1149652438.109190.296800nospam2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, "meandaver" <dcollettnospaml.com> wrote: > Thanks all for the replies. I have found a local respected independent > Saab mechanic, and was talking this specific vehicle over with him. In > doing so, I discovered that he is actually currently rebuilding the > tranny for a otherwise great 1990 900 SPG. This might be more my > liking, performance wise, and the lower price tag would allow me to > stash away cash for eventual repairs. Am I crazy for suggesting > something like this be my daily driver? Not at all. A lot of us drive even older 900s daily. Myself (all daily drivers): 1) 1984 900 S hatchback - owned from 2000 - 2003 - 103K - 160K miles - never left me stranded. 3) 2984 900 S sedan - owned from 2003 - 2004 - 204K miles - 224K - never left me stranded, but needed a lot of work. 3) 1985 900 Turbo hatchback - current - 247K miles now - runs like a top! A few pix of the cars: http://the_urchin.home.comcast.net/photos/saab2.html http://the_urchin.home.comcast.net/photos/saab.html Sounds like you've already found a reliable, trustworthy mechanic. Keep tabs on this newsgroup for when you have problems. Between the two, you'll get years of service -- and a lot of fun driving -- from the vehicle. Good luck! -jw
