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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 20:46:25 +0000
From: "G.Velema" <NOSPAMgvelemanopsamr.NL.net>
Subject: Re: Advice Buying Sonnet?


JVanhousen wrote: > > I'm looking at a 74 Sonnet and not being an enthusiast, was wondering if > someone could give some advice on major points peculiar to this model I should > pay attention to. Sonett III, V4 1974 was the last production year, It should have a 1700 cc engine and thick black rubber bumpers > Generally, it's pretty together, stored outside unused (So.Cal by the beach) > for a coupla years, but supposedly started intermitantly, and driven around the > block 6 mo. ago. Body is very good, interior tatty, eng. supposedly xlnt & has > recent work w/performance upgrades. Check compression on all 4 cyls, compression rate is 1:9 so it should be close to 9 bar. Check if you can rotate the fan belt (at the alternator) more than 1/4", if so there is play on the distribution gear and then maybe also on the balance shaft bearings. These should be replaced after approx 100000 km anyway to be sure. Check if the freewheel on the transmission works (some are locked by welding) Listen if the transmission makes whining sound through the 4 gears: if so, main bearings may be worn. > Tires and wheels good-soccer ball. Good, originals, these 4 wheels only are worth up to $500 over here. > Think I'll be talking about $500-$1,000 for it. > What rusts on these things? - inside left & right floor where it meets the wheel arches and fire wall - floor under battery in the back (boot) - rocker panels > 74's need smog in CA, what smog equip. should it have on it? sorry, don't know, I do know that there is a place in LA where they convert these cars to electric. > What problem areas should I check out? see above > Thanks! also see http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/class/sonettclass.html for Sonett for sale classifieds If I were closer I would go and take a look myself as I am planning to buy one too. There will be a SAABclub event in Denver next summer (1999), hope to be there. Regards, Martin ('78 95 '79 96)

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