Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 15:54:31 -0500 From: Bossman <mitchvisnopsame-link.com> Subject: Re: NEED HELP! IS THIS A GOOD DEAL?
Andreas Georgiades wrote: > > I have seen in the newspaper classifieds a 1992 Saab 9000 turbo 5 speed > with 80k on it for $6800. Assuming it is in fair to good condition (I > haven't seen it) is this a good price to pay for it? > What are the problems for the '92 9000s? > Are there any engine/turbo problems? > How long does the transmission last? I heard somewhere in the > neighborhood of 150k. Is this too optimistic? > Is the build quality up to german/japanese standards? i.e. are there any > > parts falling off, electrical failures, etc.? > Any other issues i should be aware of? > Thank you very much in advance for all your help... Ya never know. I just bought a '91 900S with 85K for $5,300 and could but another grand into it fairly soon---CV, Oil leaks and Coolant leaks...And this was checked out by a SAAB shop. All they found was "a bit of oil and a bit of coolent on the engine---don't worry" We still haven't found the exact source of either! Looked great---but it has quite a history/present! This one had a new 5speed at 65K. I'm begining to believe that a dealer who offers a 30-90 day warranty is worth the extra dollars?! Within a couple of months ya should have gotten to know the new child rather well. A friend who visits the auctions says he usually sees SAABs 'AS Is'...not many dealers want to risk it with a guaranteed checklist. I went back to my personal mechanic and he wonders "why SAAB'S seem to have the same problems throughout the 900 series with ample time to correct the engineering..." They do seem to be kinda 'leaky, early'. My guess is ya become an 'SAAB Expert' the hard way...Good Luck! Michael Please direct e-mail to both of the following addresses : mitchvisnopsame-link.com mitchvisnopsamnet Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose.
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