Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 18:39:24 GMT From: "HappyCamper" <radiodognotnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: Cold Weather Dependability
Well, I am happy for you. While my 9000 does perform well in snow, with the proper tires, it has been a cold weather pig sice the day it left the factory 12 years ago. I dont know why I keep it. I must be a glutton for punishment. It has been maintained meticulously and yes I use synthetic oils and without a new battery "EVERY" year , it would never turn over in the morning. My wfe has never driven the car between Oct and March for the full life of the vehicle. Below zero, it takes 2 feet to push in the clutch and a body builder to move the shit lever. It takes about 3-4 seconds to shift, assuming I can find the next gear. Hardly any need for brakes as this thing refuses to roll unless it is under power. Surprise.....the power steering actually works as one would expect from this "quality" machine. After 30 minutes or so of driving, everything gradually starts to work properly. On a positive note, my Kenwood sound system always keeps me smiling!! "Hdgdn" <hdgdnnopsamcomnojunk> wrote in message news:20040115160704.25856.00000006nopsam23.aol.com... > This is my first real "winter" with my Saab, (1988 900s 16v, 197K miles). It's > really cold out there, windy as all get out too, but that little car hasn't > failed to start yet. Turns over a little slow to begin, but it does start, and > warms up very quick. Handles good in the snow once it gets started too. I'm a > happy guy. > James F. Hodgdon Jr. > Hodgdon Scale Models > http://hometown.aol.com/hdgdn/index.html
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