Anyone here familiar with Saabs?

[tr4c3]

Got a guy who wants to trade me a 91 saab 9000 spg for my ae86 I have for sale. I know nothing on these cars, and yes I'm going to do some research, but wanted to see if anyone here was familiar with them. All I know on this one is it's manual, turbo, 4 door, sunroof, new starter, brakes, axles, tires, coil packs, shifter assembly, struts, and exhaust. Clutch is a couple years old. He's swapping the newer "aero" leather seats in and will include a new turbo as well. Obviously this sounds like a no-brainer trade that I shouldn't pass up, and I'm quite interested, but like stated, I know nothing on these cars. I'm just looking for a decent comfy daily. So hmm?

[92accordex]

Eh. My brother had one he had like a 04 saab 9-3 and he hated it. Always had problems with it, very costly maintence (idk if thats a factor with you) but with him it was. It hit his pockets hard. He now has a 07 accord and loves it. He said he would never buy a saab again and not a day goes by where he misses it. But then again all saabs could be different. Your trade is a whole new generation

[mckpat03]

an 04 9-3 is completely different. it had the GM engine and everything and they didnt get the problems worked out until 05. thats like apples to oranges. i dont know much about the older 9000s so i can't exactly speak on them specifically. for the most part (i dont know about the older ones) they're pretty reliable cars. i'm more familiar with the mid-late 90's+ 9-3 and 9-5s, though. check out saabcentral.com, theres some pretty good info over there.

[tr4c3]

I'll give that site a look when I get home from work. Oh yeah, forgot to mention the saab has 240k on it which kind of scares me.

[Bender]

9000s are EXCELLENT vehicles that will run forever with proper maintenance. They can also be made fairly quick.

240k is a lot, but it probably has been fully rebuilt (with the exception of the block). I would have it looked over closely, but wouldn't right it over with that mileage.

[Evo8kid]

put it this way, the best decision GM made was to drop Saab. Most backwards cars out there. I would avoid at all cost

[Bender]

GM Saabs are nothing like the Saab he is looking at.

[FocusDude]

I've always read older Saabs were great with proper maintenance. I have never owned one, but have a soft spot for them. Newer saabs are hit or miss-

[tr4c3]

I found his craigslist ad and he said the motor needs to be "freshened" up. He said the previous owner was a tech and kept up on routine maintenance but I have no idea what other work the motor has had.

Here's the car

http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/1664846018.html

[Evo8kid]

my experience with a Saab 900...something as simple as changing the belts was a nightmare since the belts are up against the firewall..the car is def an engineering marvel

[mckpat03]

Originally Posted by Bender

GM Saabs are nothing like the Saab he is looking at.

Exactly, and thank you. Like I said, its like comparing apples to oranges.

[mg23]

my dad had a 03 9-3 and hated it.. very nice car but very problematic and not cheap to fix

[tr4c3]

I may shy from this deal. Been trying to find a mkii jetta or another 240 to daily once the corolla sells.