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Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:16:08 GMT
From: "Skid" <skid2nopsamast.net>
Subject: Re: Might buy a Saab - advice?


See www.saabnet.com for a forum full of owners and experts. The 9-3 is newer, has lower miles, and a number of improvements over the previous models. At that price, it's also a steal, assuming no hidden defects. The 9-3 uses the same 2-liter turbo as the others and the SE is the luxury model with all the creature comforts. I drive a '99 9-3 SE, my third Saab and the best so far with 61K on the odo. Find a good independent Saab mechanic in your area (the dealers are thieves,) and use the link I gave you to shop for parts. You can also find some good deals on used Saabs in the classifieds. If you buy one in good shape and are religious about preventive maintenance, a Saab is a good and lasting investment. They are built as well as other European sports sedans, but used ones cost less because of higher depreciation -- a good thing when you're buying used. "William Balmer" <billbalmernopsamdnet.att.net> wrote in message news:KxXLa.29593$0v4.2201080nopsamsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > I'm looking for a car in the $9-10k range. I've found several Saabs that > look interesting, but I've never owned a Saab before and don't know much > about them. I have not gone to see any of them yet, but I'd like to get a > general idea of what I'd be getting into if I bought one. I'm selling a > classic showpiece Mercedes Benz and my wife is hoping I won't buy another > money pit! > > After a short time on the 'net, here is a list of the Saabs I have found > that look intriguing to me: > > '96 900S turbo convertible w/ 53k miles > '97 900 SE Turbo w/ 31k > '99 9-3 SE w 29k > > These cars are all within about $1,000 of each other. I would think that > the convertible would be the nicest (most comfort and safety features, > etc.), but would I be better off with a younger car with lower miles? What > is the life expectancy of these cars? Do the turbochargers commonly fail? > Are parts expensive? Are dealers only interested in helping late-model > customers (MB experience talking here)? How easy/difficult are they to work > on? > > Also, if I buy the convertible, can I expect good insulation from the winter > weather? I'm in the Chicago area, so it gets cold here. I would hope that > Saab convertibles would be designed for the cold, considering their country > of origin, but I don't want to make assumptions that I regret. > > Any other advice on these models, Saabs in general, what to look for, > possible problem areas, etc. would be greatly appreciated. > > Bill Balmer > >

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