Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 10:09:14 GMT From: jw <urchinnospamnet> Subject: Re: Still find those late-1980's 900 Turbos and SPGs very attractive, in spite of having lots of reasons to stay away
In article <C0881178.4CD3B%n3wsr3ad3r_|nospamcglobal.net>, BE <n3wsr3ad3r_|nospamcglobal.net> wrote: > Am I nuts? No, you're one of the most sane drivers on the road...;) <snip Saab experiences> > I suppose these vintage SAABs and their problems are somewhat reflected in > the modest sale prices for even super-nice examples. I still find myself > attracted to these cars, as a person who likes contemporary and mid-century > modern design, they satisfy that sort of artistic sense; I am probably > squarely within a particularly defined demographic when I also admit to a > fondness for the Citroen DS and the BMW 2000CS models. I'm partial to the mid-80s 900s, with the "snub" nose. You can still find them around here. If you like the look of these as well, I just put up a few pix of my current one (bottom three are new): http://the_urchin.home.comcast.net/photos/saab2.html Previous two 1984s: http://the_urchin.home.comcast.net/photos/saab.html > I really would like one of those Edwardian Grey SPGs, but my common sense > tells me that I'll be buying into endless problems, difficult-to-get parts, > and probably mandated Premium Gasoline (when Regular is ridiculous right > now). Should I worry less, now that there are solid networks of SAAB > enthusiasts out there via the internet? I'm in New England USA, where there are many, many Classic 900s still on the road, and plenty of good indy mechanics if you don't do you're own repair work (and parts cars everywhere). The mechanical knowledege here and elsewhere will help you get through most any problem. I'm sure it would be more difficult to own/service one of these cars in a less-Saab friendly region. > Someone please slap some sense into me! Why? You're making perfect sense! ;) -jw
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