Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 23:27:41 -0500 From: John Wight <jffwightnospamter.net> Subject: Re: wanted: late model 9000
Ramsey Frist wrote: > In article <40A3A142.6D51nospamere.com>, nobodynospamere.com wrote: > > > Lawrence Kohut wrote: > > > > > > Longtime (10 years +) SAAB owner/bassist looking for a late model 9000 in > > > the chicago area. I currently own a '99 9-3. Great car, but nowhere near > > > the cargo space of my long gone 9000. As much as I hate to degrade (i.e. > > > buy an older car than what I have), I'd love to find a great "new" 9000. > > > Any leads would be appreciated. Please respond to group or email me directly > > > kohut06nospamast.net. Thanks to all, LK. > > > > > I lucked out with Autotrader.com. I found a 1998 CSE with the Aero engine > (manual) with only 45,000 miles. Someone had traded it in on a Buick and > the dealership was anxious to part with it. To fetch it I had to drive > 200 miles but it was worth it. It now has about 98,000 miles and is the > best car I have ever owned since my 1956 VW. I gave my 94 CSE to my son. > It is a faithful workcar and now has over 220,000 miles on it. My only > advice: keep a spare direct ignition cassette in the truck and replace the > idler belt pulleys as soon as they make the slightest noise. > > Good hunting. R. Frist Your are right about the di I have gone through two new SAAB s and the di have gone withouth warning after 40000 miles.... last one with a cloude of smoke ....