Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 19:10:43 GMT From: "Julie Wardell" <juliewardellnopsamnt.think.so.com> Subject: Re: Questions on 89-91 9000's ...
i've only had my '91 9000 turbo since march, so please take that into consideration. also, the di cassette (the thing in the engine with the red strip) had been replaced by the previous owner. sDewart <shark5nopsamcomm.net> wrote in message news:tNoq4.872$Tc.45372nopsam.corecomm.net... > I have a few questions regarding 1989-1991 Saab 9000's ... > > 1) How reliable are these vehicles? no complaints in hot or cold weather-now that the thermostat has been changed. > > 2) Safety? haven't been in an accident, but i've been pleased with the ABS. you can see out of all the windows without any "pillar in the way" issues (unlike a former oldsmobile owned by my parents). could you perhaps specify what you mean by safety? > > 3) Insurance -- high or average? ok, for geico insurance, state of pa, married couple with the 9000 and an 86 900s, $1200 a year. i'd call that lower than normal-but it could be the company...we've got a pretty good plan but i don't know the details off hand > > 4) A bit meaningless, but ... Is the ignition in the center console or to > the right of the steering wheel? unfortunately it's to the right of the steering wheel *sigh* that took some time to get used to after driving my 89 900T....i got used to it. hope that has helped Julie > > > Thanks for your help!