[Main C900 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ | Next by Date | Post Followup ] Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies Like This Post: - Subscribe to Daily Digest for this Bulletin Board Posted by Frank [Email] (#2509) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Frank) on Thu, 8 Feb 2001 21:21:44 In Reply to: Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, RS [Profile/Gallery] , Thu, 8 Feb 2001 19:59:23 Alert me when someone posts in this thread: Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

I am a SAAB newbie having purchased my neighbor's '85 900T 16V 3dr for a mere $400 needing lots of love. I know he had the car a year and did NO work to it at all. I doubt he even changed the oil. It never failed him till the end when the brakes wore out and the muffler fell off. His maint. costs for 1 year = $0. Since I've owned it it has been a joy to drive. It cost me a few hundred to fix the brakes and exhaust as I went with new calipers and rotors and replaced the brake hoses while I was at it. Then I let a friend borrow it for a week and the clutch went on him. Easiest front drive clutch in the world. Very impressed with the ease of service of the clutch in these cars. Upon dissassembly I discovered that my clutch was never disengaging fully which I'm sure lead to it wearing out prematurely at only 120K miles.

Now these parts are designed to wear out eventually and will eventually go on any car, honda or SAAB. Considering the sketchy repair history of my car, I would say it has held up admirably. I typically drive big V8 american RWD cars, and also own a '65 Chevelle Malibu Conv't. The SAAB gets great mileage, 26-30 mpg. So do hondas. The SAAB is however much cooler than any Honda and much more fun to drive. I'm very happy with it.

A suggestion, why not get a honda and a SAAB? Drive the SAAB when you want to have fun and drive the honda when it's crappy out. Keep a tally of which costs more to fix, you may be surprised.

• For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Joho, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:34:56
  • Decided to go for Saab., Joho, Thu, 1 Mar 2001 15:27:29
    • Re: Decided [was given]to go for Saab., Peta Kenchington, Wed, 7 Mar 2001 23:28:32
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Apu, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:52:51
    • Great feedback, Joho, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 13:25:16
      • Let us know how things go and what you bought n/m, Apu, Sat, 10 Feb 2001 13:10:26
  • You're forgetting a very important fact..., Shane, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:48:35
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, hoop, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:31:29
  • forgot to mention something..., modest mouse , Fri, 9 Feb 2001 00:18:28
  • if i spent $100/month on mine, i'd have curbfeelers, tinted..., modest mouse , Fri, 9 Feb 2001 00:11:36
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, TedD 87 900t 114k, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 18:47:20
    • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, RS , Thu, 8 Feb 2001 19:59:23
      • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Frank , Thu, 8 Feb 2001 21:21:44 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies - Fun Car???, Erik, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 19:50:12
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, GM, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 17:09:23
  • If you want an apliance, get the Honda. If you like cars, tlrm, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 16:09:01
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Gary in Nebraska, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 14:32:15
    • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Art, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 16:24:42
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Dennis in Ottawa, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 14:06:14
  • But Hondas never break!!! Yes they do, only..., Dinger, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:58:07
  • I've owned Honda and Toyota...long, Boris 88SPG, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:57:08
    • well put my brotha' well put., chrystobal, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 16:03:57
  • Good luck for WHAT? You're the one looking., Lachesis, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:42:48
  • Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, ahab from south bend, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:36:15
  • Honda vs. Saab--I don't think so, Liam, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:35:16
  • Blasphemer!! Never use the "H" word here!! It will cause, Texron, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:00:31
    • A honda will work great. Looking in the glove box, Ron H, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:25:33

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