Date: 1 Mar 1998 21:15:14 +0100 From: mhilversnopsamir1.inter.NL.net (Martin Hilvers) Subject: Re: dumb questions about saabs in general
ptimlinnopsam01.dac.neu.edu (patrick timlin) writes: >Joe Ragole (jmragolenopsam0.nyx.net) wrote: >: 1. Which models (any/all, etc) turn off the headlights when the engine >: is shut off? >All of them, well at least all the 900s and 900s do. Not sure about the >older 99s and pre-99s. yes, 95 and 96 also. the parking lights stay on if they are switced on separately. Also the turn indicators still work when the engine is off. >: 2. I know 900s have wipers on the headlights, but do they have washers >: (squirters), too? >The headlight wipers are only on later models of the old style 900s and on >the new 900 styles. Since you mentioned below that you are looking for an >early or mid 1980s model 900, you won't get the headlight wipers. I am >not exactly sure when they started those, but I do not think it was until >a 1990s model. Neither my 1988 900S nor my wife's 1988 900 have them. my 1979 96 has wipers and washers on the headlights The headlight wipers come on if you switch to high speed window wiper >: 4. any other comments on saabs (i am looking at early 80's 900's mainly, >: but if i come across a nice 99 or a cheap later 900...) would be >: appreciated, as I am seriously considering making a Saab my first car... >: picked Saab because they are safe and they have some cool features that >: volvo 240's (my other consideration) don't have... >Just keep in mind that anytime you buy are car well over a decade old (and >approaching 20 years old if you get a relaly early model 900, that you are >bound to have some problems or repairs to do. This applies to ANY car. >Many people often buy an old car of whatever model to save money (or so >they think) then when things start failing simply because they are old or >have lots of mileage on them, they blame the car as being a POS, swearing >to never buy that manufacture's car ever again. I would hate for you to >get an old one, have lots of problems, and then have your opinion of ALL >Saabs be forever tainted. Get yourself a 96, a roomy 95 or a 'sporty' 97 (Sonett) :-) MH ('79 96 '78 95)
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