Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 05:31:26 GMT From: "Kevin Nolan" <ksnolannopsamast.net> Subject: Re: saab newbie
I would stay away from the 94's especially the 6 cyl version. The 94's had more problems than any other year. You will find the cost of a 97 may be more upfront but you will make up for it in lower repair and maintenance. However, if you must buy a 94, you will be in the drivers seat (so to speak) when it comes to negotiating. You should not pay more than $5K. Dealers will give about $3,200 - $3,800 on trade in so an offer to a private party of about $4 - $5K is reasonable even if they advertise wanting $7 - $8K. Also make sure the timing chain has already been replaced. And, if it is a manual - check out the clutch. That's about $900 to replace. Good Luck, Kevin "thoffir" <thoffirnopsamo.com> wrote in message news:66d08277.0201230550.7474781cnopsaming.google.com... > i'm seriously thinking about buying my-first-saab. in fact that will > be my first car. the only model that i can afford at this time is saab > 900 '93 or '94 (first two years of new design). the other cars that > i'm thinking about are: toyota carina e, citroen xantia, honda accord. > the difference is that i can get those cars 2 years younger for the > same price. the common opinion about saab cars that i hear from > everybody is: safe, safe, reliable, dynamic, comfortable. i realize > that there are many enthusiasts here, so my question will be a > different than you expect: what can you tell me against such a car? > every product has some pros and cons. what i'm affraid of the most is > the cost of gas and repairs of such a car - it will be for sure higher > than the average price in segment that i'm interested in. > > best regards, t.
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