I have a '93 850GLT: any recommendations for tires? I have the Michelins; they're been great in rain and dry weather, but they're terrible in any snow. Tire Rack is recommending the Bridgestone Potenza. Someone suggested Nokians but they don't seem to make that size (??). I don't know much about the...

By now I'm sure someone has informed you on how to close the roof in an emergency. Anyway, under the roof lights the motor is exposed. There is a torx or philips screw (its been awhile since I looked) that you turn and the roof will manually close. This is definitely a dealership repair. You risk ma...

DO NOT FOOL WITH THE SUNROOF!!! IT CAN END UP BEING QUITE COSTLY. I've discussed my sunroof problem with a number of independents and excellent Saturday Mechanics and have been told to go to the dealership. It may need a new solenoid/ motor which is about 200 - 300 dollars. The labor is about anothe...

I have a '93 850 and the radio gave out some time ago. coincidently, the antenna recently decided not to work. The dealer told me a rebuilt radio is $200. I was also thinking of getting a cd changer and ran into the same problem with cost. The radio is an sc-810. I thought blaupunkt made the radio a...

to alphanerd: thanks for the info. my repair manual's advice wise that the information wasn't available when the book went to print. I'm located in the Hudson Valley of NY and it's been a bit chilly around here this winter so I won't get around to checking it for another week or two .