Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:39:53 GMT From: "big dom" <jsmith1456nospamo.com> Subject: Re: Okay, So I'm Dumb.....
"Jeremy" <jerem43nospamnet> wrote in message news:Tkaqi.4890$ax1.2832nospamsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > Rachel C. wrote: >> Stupid. "Why won't my keyless entry work?" New battery in the remote? >> DUH!! Helps to have the correct batteries. Note to self: Just because >> it lights up, doesn't mean it works. :) >> >> Now, I've found a lovely 1985 Saab for sale ($500) and I love it! >> Needs work.... We already Have a driveway full of cars.... (anyone >> need a 1978 Alfa Romeo?) Should I go for it? Man at the SAAB yard says >> No.... Anyone? >> > > Is it an 8- or 16-valve engine? > Is it turbo or naturally aspirated? > > An 8-v n/a engine has very little power, about 105 hp. I had an 85 8v n/a > and while it was a cool car, it was slow as a dog. topped out at 75 mph, > except downhill on i-93. yours must have been on it's last legs.. 8v n/a about 110-120hp. they're not quick cars but normally do well over 100mph.