Date: 6 Jun 2006 20:53:58 -0700 From: "meandaver" <dcollettnospaml.com> Subject: Re: Considering buying a used Saab 900 S
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? TBerk wrote: > meandaver wrote: > > Hello! > > > > I am seriously considering purchasing a used Saab 900 S. Long story > > (relatively) short, I just paid a fortune on a new vehicle for my > > wife... and now would like to get myself something as well. I'm > > drawn to this particular car because of its combination of looks, > > safety record, performance and, most importantly, its appeal to my > > personal tastes. > > > > I have about $10K to spend - give or taker a few thousand - which > > means I'd be looking at something in the 1999/1998 age range. > <snip> > > > My best bud bought a used 900s (I think it is a 91) for under a grand > right before the new year. > > The only thing really wrong with it was the torn outer CV boots, which > led to replacing the driveshafts in his driveway. > > Other than a sometimes smell of gas from a possible fumes return line > or something the thing has been humming along just fine. > > 10$US for a used SAAB should get you a _fine_ example. In fact I'm > thinking you could spend half that on one with a good interior/chassis > and spend another thousand or two just getting every little thing taken > care of by a professional. > > > > TBerk
