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#67 of 131 1998 Saab 900 - Help by bearbull Dec 06, 2000 (4:06 pm)
My daughter leases a 1998 Saab 900 which she is due to return to the lessor later this month. Over the weekend, she ran over a pot hole and one of the wheels got bent so much so that it has affected the driving performance. The car has the standard wheels that came with the car and she is looking to replace the damaged wheel. She has been quoted a price of $240 by the dealership just for the wheel. Can anyone suggest a way to acquire the wheel at a lower price? Thanks.
#68 of 131 1997 SAAB 900SE by vluthra Dec 17, 2000 (9:20 am)
Hi all: I am planning to buy a SAAB 900SE. It has 38K miles on it and still has 1 month of original warranty left on it. The dealer is asking 19,500. But carmax has one in black (not the color I like) with 38K for 18,000. How do you all feel about the car? Is it great? Is it fun? and Is it eye catcher - I desperately need that?? Moreover is it worth spending $1200 to get additional 50K miles warranty. Please respong.
#72 of 131 Need Help/Advice on problem with 94' 900 Turbo Convertable by spencer14 Mar 10, 2001 (8:05 pm)
My 1994 900 Turbo blew a head gasket (at 58K miles). My mechanic who works exclusively on SAABs, informed me that the gasket was a symptom of a more serious problem. He's informed me that the Engine Block needs to be replaced because it has corroded to the point that the gasket does not fit with a tight enough seal. He believes that the chain of events that caused the problem started with the Antifreeze "going bad" and circulating through the cooling jackets and the engine block - causing the block to corrode which eventually led to the head gasket problem. This sounds strange - anyone heard of something like this happening - does the mechanic's explanation seem legitimate? It does not make sense to me, especially given the car is a 94' with less than 60K miles and has ran great up until now. Any other possible explanations? Thanks
#73 of 131 Advice Needed On Repair Costs: 97 SAAB 900 S by benjamin4 Mar 19, 2001 (11:08 am)
I hope jimrearden's report at #52 is a relatively isolated case. I have been planning to buy a used Saab 900 S. I would love a newer 9-3 or 9-5 but just can't afford it. I decided after reading Consumer Reports' reliability guide that 97 was a year that might not be so risky- average/slightly above average reliability(CR indicated that the 99 Saab 9-5 is very reliable. But, I don't have enough money for one right now). I am a little concerned about the cost of repairing Saabs. Can any one give me feedback on experiences with the the 97 Saab? How much more will I spend on fixing a Saab than any other foreign car (Japanese, German)? I mean, If I spend $470 replacing the brake system on my Toyota, how much more would the same repair cost for the Saab? In your experiences is 97 known to be any better or worse than any other years in terms of reliability?
#74 of 131 Maintenance and repair costs by mfarmer2 Mar 20, 2001 (6:06 pm)
I know that www.intellichoice.com offers detailed information on vehicle maintenance costs. Also, www.carpoint.com has information about reliability, including the types of problems and repair costs, on used vehicles. Hope this is helpful. Mary
#75 of 131 1993 Saab 900S by jji7363 Mar 27, 2001 (8:40 am)
I have a 1993 Saab 900S (the last year with the "classic" design) with 58000 miles. It's the base model with auto trans (no turbo or ragtop) and I just love it. However, our family has grown to the point that it's no longer practical. I'm trying to determine a reasonable asking price to list it in the Auto Trader. I would appreciate any input that folks on this bulletin board might provide.
#76 of 131 Hi jji7363- by pocahontas Mar 27, 2001 (9:05 am)
In addition to the feedback here, you should try using Edmund.com's Used Vehicle Appraiser. Also, place a free ad in Edmunds' used vehicle MarketPlace. You'll find the link to that in their Used Vehicle guide. Good luck. Pocahontas Host Hatchbacks Message Board