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900 convertible buying advice

Hello everybody

I'm thinking to get a NG 900 convertible with a manual transmission. Never had a Saab before and never had a convertible before either.

Basically looking for a car that has under 130k km on it (I'm in Canada) and the year could be anywhere from 94 to 97.

I would appreciate any tips or advice as to what I should be careful about, what to avoid, what to check for when looking at ~10 years old

900 convertible ?

Are there any particular things that go down quicker on convertibles than on regular models, like windows, seals, etc ?

TIA Stefan

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stefan.popescu
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Stefan, I have a 92 900s conv purchased new in 92. I love the car but I have to be honest it has cost me thousands of dollars through the years to keep it going. I now have 135k and it is running pretty good right now but I always keep my fingers crossed. The things I have had the most trouble with are Trasmission,brakes exhaust and air cond. If you do decide to buy a older 900s conv these are the things you should have checked especially the trans. I have ever had troulble with the top or any od its componets. So good luck in finding the right conv with many sunny days to enjoy. best regards papa

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PAPAGENE4JACK

Papa, thanks for replying.

I just bought it yesterday from a Saab dealership. It's a 900SE turbo with manual transmission and 102000 km on it.

I've seen three 900 in 2 days and although they are all from 1995 I was impressed to see the top's fabric being in very good shape. It looks more like 2 years than a 10 years old top. Maybe the owners kept them under a covered parking, who knows.

On the one I got the back rotors seem be a little worn out but otherwise everything seems to be fine.

Cheers Stefan

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stefan.popescu

Stefan, the top on my 92 is orig and in very good cond. If you keep the car garaged both the top and paint will last a long time. Again I wish you many sunny days of enjoyment. Best regards papa

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PAPAGENE4JACK

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