Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 11:44:15 GMT From: Nutmegger<Menopsamcretroadagain.com> Subject: Re: WTB Saab 900 conv
Bob says... >>>Autos were not meant to be mated to turbo's. > >Saab uses small motors with no low end torque. Bad combination with >an automatic (off the line that is, they're fine at speed). It's like >driving a 1300cc Toyota Corolla when you are around town. Oh, then it wouldn't be right for me. Thanks for explaining. > >>I don't drive automatics, but I curious why you say that? >> >>>Avoid the V6. >> >>Why? > >A GM engine, pushed into Saabs because GM thinks (probably right) >that people want a V6 instead of a 4 cyl motor even though the >4 cyl has more power. (The public is incredibly ignorant, >but we knew that, didn't we. ) Yes, we did. That is why I ask lots of questions, but the flip side is I become a royal pain. > >The V6 also needs a timing belt every 30K miles, but Saab will pay >for the first 3. Yikes! That just doesn't sound right. >There are some funky issues with changing the spark >plugs, AFAIR, and no 'go fast' parts. The turbo motor is what makes >it worth owning a Saab (maybe the convertible, too :-) Oh...I can agree with you there. Actually there are many reasons that make it worth owning for me. ~J~