How does the older Saab compare to the older Volvo. I'm thinking the 900 series. Is the Saab a similar type car in that you need to learn its quirks and foibles to work on it? Is there an MVS type site (high quality, lots of real knowledge) for the Saab.
I know they are orphaned now but I actually like the looks of the old 99's, 900's and even some 9/3's. I was thinking to get one as toy once I sell my old Mazda. They'll go a boat-load of miles if properly maintained right?
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rmmagow
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Saab Question
1998 V70 AWD 228K - Daily Driver
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1985 Mercedes Benz 300D - 197K Off Road For Now Brakes Failed
1998 S70 135K - FOR SALE
2003 GMC Sonoma - 114K - POS
1958 Mercedes Benz 220S 66K Original and never to be restored.
2006 Saturn ION 5-Speed - 150K Son's weird little easy to fix car
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jblackburn
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900's are amazing cars. Very quirky, very hard to find parts for.
Electrical problems GALORE. Random bits and pieces of the car work when they want to, but never keep it from running.
Like Volvos, things go wrong often, but they're very rewarding to drive, and there are great forums out there like this one with lots of people that will help you out.
Go for the Turbo or a 16V. The 8V is the slowest thing in the world (I had one). It had over 300,000 miles on the motor before it threw a rod or something of the sort.
I really wish I had room for another old car. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
Electrical problems GALORE. Random bits and pieces of the car work when they want to, but never keep it from running.
Like Volvos, things go wrong often, but they're very rewarding to drive, and there are great forums out there like this one with lots of people that will help you out.
Go for the Turbo or a 16V. The 8V is the slowest thing in the world (I had one). It had over 300,000 miles on the motor before it threw a rod or something of the sort.
I really wish I had room for another old car. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
'98 S70 T5
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2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!