1. '88 9kt, driven in the rust belt since new. so it's rusty. But that engine keeps on chuggin' away. I love the sound of the turbo on that model.
2. '91 9kt. A fast and tight car.
3. '95 9000 CSE. RIP. Wife got hit on driver's front quarter panel by a Buick that was probably going about 50 at the time of impact; car was totaled. She was pregnant, and our two other kids were in the car. Her shoulder was sore for two months. That's it. My son noticed the smoke coming out of the driver's seat belt area from the firing of the pre-tensioner. That was kind of interesting.

All three cars required heater core replacement, and I did it myself. That job requires no special tools and would be fine to do in good weather in a parking lot. These cars have done great for us and have been a joy to drive. I would definitely recommend a turbocharged model. Their engine longevity is no less than non-turbo. However, the transmission would probably last longer in a light-pressure turbo (9000 CS). If you are light on the gas pedal yourself, but you want that power on tap for emergencies, get a LPT, knowing that the tranny is probably better, and modify it to produce higher HP.

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• Love 9000 but kinda scared by the opinions here, txma, Sat, 7 Jan 2006 14:23:10
  • Thanks for all the inputs, txma, Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:53:09
  • 3 9k's, and no regrets, Erik, Mon, 9 Jan 2006 07:39:47 <-- Viewing This Message
  • I had the same concerns, but, Noel, Sun, 8 Jan 2006 08:24:42
  • 4 9000s since 90...., Bill U, Sun, 8 Jan 2006 07:18:44
  • Re: Love 9000 but kinda scared by the opinions here, saabnroark , Sat, 7 Jan 2006 23:32:03
  • Re: Love 9000 but kinda scared by the opinions here, rob , Sat, 7 Jan 2006 15:51:33
  • No side air bags, 94.9000.cse.t, Sat, 7 Jan 2006 15:26:16
    • Re: No side air bags, Tim O, Sun, 8 Jan 2006 00:18:29
      • Re: No side air bags, Dan , Sun, 8 Jan 2006 05:53:45
    • Even though it doesn't have side air bags, it's still, turrbo , Sat, 7 Jan 2006 22:40:27
  • Re: Love 9000 but kinda scared by the opinions here, Paul de k, Sat, 7 Jan 2006 14:56:12
  • Don't forget that this is a problem-solving BB.., turrbo , Sat, 7 Jan 2006 14:54:56
    • Re: Don't forget that this is a problem-solving BB.., dboone, Sat, 7 Jan 2006 18:20:23
      • so far, 9000CSE 98 is the most reliable saab I've owned, simonMTL, Sun, 8 Jan 2006 15:49:17
        • Re: so far, 9000CSE 98 is the most reliable saab I've owned, dboone, Sun, 8 Jan 2006 19:50:59
      • Haha ok no one except for dboone then! (nm), turrbo , Sat, 7 Jan 2006 22:36:38

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