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Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 01:17:53 -0400
From: GregChi <menospamacy.net>
Subject: Re: Saabs with Pontiac Parts? Is this the end?


On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:47:35 GMT, Rob Snyder <rsnydernospamrsedthebrokenglass.com> wrote: >On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 18:47:35 -0400, ngwcaa wrote: > >> I read recently that new saabs are going to contain pontiac parts, that >> quality is declining and that GM isn't maintaining the integrity of SAAB >> that it had before. Is this the beginning of the end? > >I have a similar question, so I thought I'd post it in this thread. > >I've owned two SAABs in my life - an early 80s 900 8-valve Turbo, and an >1986 9000 Turbo. Both were excellent, excellent cars, with the 900 giving >me over 300K stress free miles and the 9000 close to it. I'm currently >driving a TDI Volkswagen, which, although nice enough, just has me >yearning for a SAAB again. > >Here's the thing - I've been looking online at a couple of 1995 900 Turbo >convertibles. The one thing I can't seem to figure out on my own is - what >would I be getting if I bought one of these? > >Specifically - who made the engines? Are they similar to the old B series >engines in my other cars? What about the transmission, suspension, brakes, >and other important parts? > >I'm not necessarily against GM products, but before I part with my hard >earned money, I want to make sure I'm not buying a Saturn with nicer trim. >If the mid 90's 900s aren't SAABs as I remember them to be, I'll probably >just stay with my diesel VW. > >I've tried researching this on my own, but I can't find the information I >need. If anyone could help me out or point me to a good source of data, >I'd appreciate it. > >Thanks! > >Rob Snyder For what it's worth, I just purchased a 97 900s 5-dr with a blown engine (the owner didn't know oil needs changing.... 117,000 miles, (1) spun bearing/wiped crank. The engine is definitely the big?(2.3L) brother of my '86 900s(2.0L) non-turbo. The blocks/internals could interchange if the transmission wasn't moved :-). Trans is a European design. Axles/wheel brngs are similar. The body "seals" are non-existant (hatch gasket & windshield to cowl seal are jokes... Thanks GM.....) The headliner appears that it will STAY UP!!!!! Electricals look good. It isn't a Saab Quality Vehicle though. -- Greg using Agent 1.93/32.576 Opera 7.50 3778 & news.individual.net for sale: Apple//,Auto Parts/Equip/Manuals: http://pages.cthome.net/geardoc36

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