Date: Tue, 03 Nov 1998 00:50:55 -0800 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: USED AERO PURCHASE
ooHa! wrote: > > I have asked for help in problems with a SAAB that I would like to buy. You > guys gave me excellent advice. > I made some mistakes in the identity of the car. It turns out that it is a > 94-SAAB-9000-AERO. It has 47K and is going for $15.8K. When I look on the > INTERNET I am getting all sorts of prices. Is this a fair price/ high price > or a low price. > The car is a 4 cyl turbo/automatic transmission/ leather interior/ tape+CD/ > good general condition. > I got the car checked out. As both "Chris.W and Chris.P" predicted the DI > unit was replaced at 44K miles. It has only one major problem. The > automatic transmission is leaking fluid at some cable. The owner agreed to > get it fixed ($600) at the dealer. Also some suspension bolts are 'loose' > and will be tightened. > Do you guys have any other expert advice? > Thanks for your help- very timely- and very accurate comments! I would stay away from any automatic 9000, and especially from an Aero. Why? First of all, the ATXs in 9000s are notoriously bad. Few if any see 200k, and most die or need replacement before 150k. They are generally "laggy" and poor performers. Secondly, the Aeros normally were equipped with a 225hp/252lb ft. engine, which is VERY peppy. The automatic Aeros, OTOH, are equipped with the *exact same* engine as CSE models are equipped with, meaning about 200hp and around 230 lb ft of torque. Sure, you get the nice suspension and comfy seats, but you pay Aero premiums without the Aero performance... Just my $0.02... -Justin
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