Date: 31 Oct 2001 11:39:03 -0600 From: tmctighe <tmctighenopsam.saabnet.com> Subject: Re: 88 c900 advice please
On Wed, 31 Oct 2001 16:55:16 +1000, "Lee Davie" <ldavie1nopsamond.com> wrote: >Quick one here guys > >After owning a 87 900i (which was the lemon of lemons) then buying a NG900 >94 and also a 86 9000 I have the opportunity of swapping my 9000 for a 1988 >C900 16v non turbo 2 door sedan, it only has 140,000 kilometers on the clock >(Aussie here) and seems very straight etc, it has no electrics to speak of >eg. windows, mirrors etc which I do not mind at all. >My query is, is the 88 an okay year model, anything I should particularly >watch for. >This is a "want" buy for me, I intend to give the NG900 to my beloved to >drive and enjoy for myself getting back into a C900. >Will appreciate any comments or thoughts. >Thank you for your time >Lee > I have the 1990 US version of this car: base model, no-frills at all, with 16v engine. It's been the best of the eight Saabs I've owned over the past 27 years. It's eleven now, stands currently at 219,000 *miles* and still feels pretty young. Tom McTighe