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#57 of 131 manj by manj May 04, 2000 (1:06 am)
hello i need help on deciding about this saab 900se year 1995. it has 63,000 miles and i am tying to get a response from anyone who has had one, what kind of gas mileage did it get, troubleshooting, maintenance, anything. believe it or not, I need to decide between this car and an SUV. The reason is i live near new york city and parking is a problem. I just loved this car's look and thought it might be more affordable and easier to have in city. the cost is 12,900. Thank you
#58 of 131 MANJ by sashjo May 06, 2000 (5:42 am)
Sounds like a good deal. I'm selling my 94 900 SE for the same amount. It has the same amount of miles.
#59 of 131 manj by maynardf1 May 09, 2000 (3:02 am)
Be sure to check that the water pump pulley was replaced, as per a recall. If not,have it done because it will break and cause plenty 'o damage to surrounding parts. Also, see if the power antenna has been replaced. If not, budget to do that yourself soon. Is it a 6-cylinder or turbo 4? If it's the 6, be sure to change the timing belt regularly.
#60 of 131 900SE by cras May 20, 2000 (1:17 am)
I purchased a '96 900SE 2 door coupe with 55k miles in January for 13,500 in a private sale. What a deal! It had every option available and was in mint condition in and out (aside from a small tear behind the passenger side leather seat which looked to be caused by a ski that slid when in the rear seat pass through.) I love the car. It handles great, accelerates awesome and is the most comfortable car under 3500 lbs on the road (I am 6'4" 220 lbs). The best thing that ever happened to people like us who are after used cars is Saab's questionable reputation in the early nineties. Apparently, the car was pretty lousy with respect to frequency of repairs in the 94 and 95 models. Also, I guess people are terrified of paying the price to repair Saabs. This is why you are looking to purchase a car which five years ago retailed for around $31,000 for under $13,000. If you were looking at a maxima, camry or accord, all of which by the way originally sold for less than 30K and are far inferior to any Saab, the used price today would be about $16,000! What a rip off. As a used Saab seeker, you need not worry about its reputation any more. More than likely all the quirky repairs (if any were needed at all) were already completed. As far as drivetrain and hardware are concerned, you have little to worry about... I also own an 88 900 turbo coupe that just hit 200,000 miles on all original parts less the clutch (repaired at 179,000) and tires and brakes. Oh, I should mention the car turned 200k when it was 100mph! Something few car makers can boast. Before I purchased my car, I asked the owner to let me take it to the dealer and have it checked over. It costs about $60. Well worth it as with any car manufacturer. If you are concerned about its resale value, don't be. The car depreciation schedule is very flat after 80,000 miles. This means the price difference for a 900 with 90k miles and 120k miles is small. I think it might have something to do with the car's ability to last 300,000 miles! The bottom line is: if you purchased a new Saab in 94-96 and are looking to sell it, you're probably not happy. But if you are looking to purchase one....YAHOOOO! -Chris
#61 of 131 Saab 900 by mcostle Jun 15, 2000 (3:11 pm)
I am looking at a '95 Saab 900S and did have some concerns about the reputation of costly and frequent repairs. It sounds as though you think this would be a good deal at $10,000 for the car fully loaded. Is that true? Of course I know it varies from car to car and I plan to take it to a mechanic before I purchase, but I am just looking for some positive feedback. The car I am looking at has 64,000miles on it. Sounds like I should be able to get a whole lot more from it. THanks, MG
#62 of 131 Saab 900 SE V6 5spd 1994 Germany Help by smoark Jun 15, 2000 (9:32 pm)
Help. I am considering buying a 1994 Saab 900 2.5 V6 SE 5 Spd with approx. 38,000 miles from a German Dealer (I live there) for around $8,500. This car was Dealer owned and driven (original tires still have 7mm tread)--all papers included + solid warranty. I only have experience with 84,86, and 88 Saab 900 -- basic maintenance and repairs self done. Can anyone share information concerning this model and year to help with my decision?
#63 of 131 carlady by mzn Sep 07, 2000 (1:30 am)
Only the usual from me: get a VIN check, review all service records (no records, no sale) and take the car to the mechanic of your choice for an independent review. What do our knowledgeable lurkers think? carlady/host
#64 of 131 SAAB by saab7 Sep 07, 2000 (9:47 pm)
Stephen - I own a '97 900s with 45k miles and I just love this car - it does not have the turbo and so I am missing the extra horses a turbo provides, but it still moves out when I need it to. I think the $18k is a fair price,just make sure it has the maintenance records. You will love that car, it has a ton of cargo space, it's fast, it gets great gas mileage and it's something a little different. My 900 is all stock and I still get compliments on it. Good luck.
#65 of 131 1996 SAAB900SE TURBO CONVT by alienship7 Oct 27, 2000 (3:43 pm)
PLEASE HELP.IVE FOUND A SAAB900SE TURBO CONVT 1996 WITH 44K IN MINT CONDITION.THE PROBLEM IS THAT I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF SAABS,EXCEPT THAT I SEE MANY OF THEM ON THE ROADS.I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE RAG TOP.I HAVE NEVER OWNED A CONVERTABLE.
#66 of 131 1995 Saab 900s by jessem Nov 27, 2000 (10:05 pm)
A friend is selling a 95 Saab 900s w/ 129k all hi-way miles for $6500.00 that I am considering . I live in the city and would only use the car occasionally. Can anyone offer any insight or feedback? I have heard that Saabs will last forever if maintained but I can't seem to get over the mileage factor. He says that the car was serviced regularly and was very reliable.