Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 14:38:00 GMT From: jtmavNSPnopsam.net (jtmav) Subject: Re: buying 1995 Turbo 9000
In article <356b9cd2.15516355nopsam.msy.bellsouth.net>, lorussonopsamnet.net (bolis) wrote: >On Mon, 18 May 1998 19:51:12 -0500, tom Doughty ><tdoughtynopsamance.usd.edu> wrote: > >>I'm looking at buying a SAAB 9000 Turbo with 32k >>miles for $18,475 >> >>Can an experienced SAAB person tell me what to >>look for? >> >>Thanks. >> > >Go to the SAAB mechanics, that's always the best way to go. Althought >I wonder how much they depend on computers for finding out trouble. >If you are ready to dich out $20K than extra $100 should be no problem >to say the least. > >Has waranty expired? What about extended waranty from dealer? Does he >have that? Transferrable? Maintaince records? History of problems? >How does HE care for it, drive it. I new a maniac that managed to >blew SAAB 900 engine out. Friends described it to me that spark plugs >made wholes in the hood like bullets (???). > >Sorry for my babbling, I guess what I am trying to say is that a >modern car can hardly be checked by "tirekicking", perhaps even by a >SAAB mechanic. If you're looking for news about patterns of >manufacturing defects surfacing out I doubt you'll hear about them... > >Here I Think I'll shut up. Wanna know why I thank God and SAAB that >my Father is still alive? Just kidding... It is a true story >thought... > >Lorusso The 95 9000 Turbo should be in good shape if it was maintained properly. You must insist on the service records for if the oil wasn't changed regularly then the turbo could be wearing prematurely. I have a 94 9000 CSE Turbo with 93,000 miles of relatively trouble free driving, the car still runs like new and is as tight as can be. There are some things that this model is known for 1) Heater core 2) Auto tranny problems 3) Head gasket All of these problems can be prevented with some dilligent servicing. Change the oil every 3k and change all the fluids with regularity. This Saab is the best car I have ever owned in 30+years of driving, if you take care of it, it will take care of you for many miles. JTMav 94 9000 CSE T 93k 98 Volvo V70 11k
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