Longtime (10 years +) SAAB owner/bassist looking for a late model 9000 in the chicago area. I currently own a '99 9-3. Great car, but nowhere near the cargo space of my long gone 9000. As much as I hate to degrade (i.e. buy an older car than what I have), I'd love to find a great "new" 9000. Any leads would be appreciated. Please respond to group or email me directly @ snipped-for-privacy@comcast.net. Thanks to all, LK.
wanted: late model 9000
May 12, 2004
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Sorry, I live in the Chicago area too and would probably keep such a rare find for myself as a replacement for my 1991 9000T.
You can check out the classifieds on Saabnet.com. I see lots of 9ks up there all the time.
You wouldn't be downgrading... I feel there's no comparison between my '95 9000 and my wife's Cavalier, I mean '99 9-3.
Go here to find 9ks in your area:
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I lucked out with Autotrader.com. I found a 1998 CSE with the Aero engine (manual) with only 45,000 miles. Someone had traded it in on a Buick and the dealership was anxious to part with it. To fetch it I had to drive
200 miles but it was worth it. It now has about 98,000 miles and is the best car I have ever owned since my 1956 VW. I gave my 94 CSE to my son. It is a faithful workcar and now has over 220,000 miles on it. My only advice: keep a spare direct ignition cassette in the truck and replace the idler belt pulleys as soon as they make the slightest noise.Good hunting. R. Frist
Your are right about the di I have gone through two new SAAB s and the di have gone withouth warning after 40000 miles.... last one with a cloude of smoke ....
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And you DO change the plugs every 20-25.000 miles? And you DO only use NGK R-plugs?
Cheers!
Yes, an DI are not that expensive after all and a simple DIY job to replace, even I can do it. Only problem is that they can leave you stranded. Look out for warning signs one or two weeks in advance. Make sure cooling system works efficiently.
I still pound my 1993 9000 CSE 70 miles daily, it has been amazingly reliable.
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