Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 12:00:33 -0600 From: "Ben Millard" <bmillardnopsamkytech.com> Subject: Re: !Newbie questions on 95 900S potential purchase
Check www.saabnet.com, there's "What to look for" pages on all Saabs. Longevity: They'll run darned near forever with care. The trick is caring for it the way that makes sense for you. EG: if you hate little problems, it is best to start some preventative moves on electrical connectors and plumbing. Hey, plastic insulators crumble, connectors rust, that's life. If, on the other hand, you're more concerned with avoiding LARGE problems and allowing details to slide while overall operation remains, then its pretty easy to care for. The big thing is: can you handle an old rusty car 8 years from now? Is THIS the old rusty car you want to drive 8 years from now? Saabs will last. They have problems, but who doesn't? "RP" <rp911nopsamo.com> wrote in message news:3A99A655.4AF6nopsamo.com... > Seeking a great commuter car to go along with my new 88 Porsche 911, I > have the opportunity to buy: > > 1995 Saab 900S 2-door coupe, arctic white, grey cloth, auto, 2 owners, > 78,000 miles, records, immaculate condition, everything works perfectly, > new tires, no accidents or paintwork. I can buy this car for $8,000 > tomorrow. > > Questions: > > 1) Reasonable price for a nice example? > > 2) Reliability issues with the 95? Anything to watch out for/worry > about? > > 3) How long do Saabs of this vintage last, in general? Are they tanks > that will run forever with proper maintenance? > > 4) Anything I should do immediately to the car at this mileage? Water > pump? Timing belt (does it have belts or chains?)? > > Any and all thoughts appreciated. > > RP
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