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Date: 8 Jul 2003 17:20:24 -0600
From: andrewunix <agreenbunopsamnet>
Subject: Re: potential 9-3 convertible buyer (ex-Volvo) wanting tips
Tue, 08 Jul 2003 23:13:45 GMT, billbalmernopsamdnet.att.net suggested:
:
: "'nuther Bob" <nooneherenopsamaddress.com> wrote in message
: news:8evlgv0inljiud8flcrrkc6snnpdhn93lrnopsamcom...
:>
:> The problem with the NG900 was the tonneau motor mount. A fix was
:> engineered in 98 or so and the cars after that do not have the
:> problem. The earlier cars can be fixed with a $9 kit from Saab and
:> a few hours of labor (advanced DIY). Unfortunately a most folks
:> wait until they ruin the motor before considering the fix and
:> they end up paying big bucks for a new motor/mount. To be fair,
:> most of them probably don't know about the issue. It really should
:> have been a "goodwill" repair by Saab for any 95-97 convertible.
:>
:
: The '96 900SE convertible that I'm looking at had the motor and canvas top
: cover (actual top is still in great shape) replaced at the dealer recently.
: Is it safe to assume that they did this upgrade or should I do some more
: digging?
Well, you'd expect so, but you'd probably do well to ask.
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