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CrackRabbit

CrackRabbit

Lifer
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Congrats, I love the older Saabs. I almost got two different 88-90 900S's instead of my current car, but the A/C was borked on one and the other needed a new clutch and throw out bearing something fierce. :(
 
Fritzo

Fritzo

Lifer
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Originally posted by: sniperruff
just watch what mechanic you take it to and don't put kennedy's golf clubs in the back seats.
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LOL! Make sure a mail truck isn't following you either :D
 
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MikeMike

Lifer
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picked it up. no issues on the drive home. just need to learn the 1st to 2nd shift a lil better thats my only issue first isnt the greatest but ill work on the hills and what not.

hopefully will take pics when i get the car detailed.

MIKE
 
CrackRabbit

CrackRabbit

Lifer
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Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
picked it up. no issues on the drive home. just need to learn the 1st to 2nd shift a lil better thats my only issue first isnt the greatest but ill work on the hills and what not.

hopefully will take pics when i get the car detailed.

MIKE
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Do you still have to put them into reverse to get the key out?
 
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MikeMike

Lifer
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Originally posted by: CrackRabbit
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
picked it up. no issues on the drive home. just need to learn the 1st to 2nd shift a lil better thats my only issue first isnt the greatest but ill work on the hills and what not.

hopefully will take pics when i get the car detailed.

MIKE
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Do you still have to put them into reverse to get the key out?
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yup.

and you have to lift up on the shifter to get the gate to open.

MIKE
 
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MikeMike

Lifer
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gettin better looking. used some armor all, and back to black and its lookin better. needs a GOOD washing but thats about it other than the carpet.

MIKE
 
jcuadrado

jcuadrado

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you got ripped! Nah..just kidding...congrats on your new wheels..all that matters is if you like it.
 
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MikeMike

Lifer
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pics

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that isnt rust. its the paint being eaten away prolly from someone spilling a liil power steering fluid on the front bumper and its plastic so yea. but other than that its a sweet car.

MIKE
 
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FrustratedUser

Lifer
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The 9-5 is a really nice car to drive. I had one as rental back in 2000 and took it to Autobahn. It would cruise all day at 120mph with no effort. You'd think you were doing 65.
 
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MikeMike

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Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
The 9-5 is a really nice car to drive. I had one as rental back in 2000 and took it to Autobahn. It would cruise all day at 120mph with no effort. You'd think you were doing 65.
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70 is a no issue in 3rd gear. i have 2 more gears to go.

the rpms are up there, but its not redlining.

MIKE
 
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MikeMike

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Skoorb
Looks good, and the lawn is nice!

how much was the car?
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79 out the door with a 700$ warranty.

and the lawn is taken care of by my family. and we have weedman fertilize it etc.

no sprinklers nothin. should i take pics of the lawn? lol

MIKE
 
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MikeMike

Lifer
Feb 6, 2000
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Originally posted by: Chrono
what what... how much was it again? $7900 out the door?
eh bleh? wtf?
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7200 out the door, 700 dollar 3 year, unlm mileage warranty.

MIKE
 
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ericb

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nice deal at 79. I would have jumped on that myself with the problems fixed before hand and the cheap warranty.
 
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MikeMike

Lifer
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Originally posted by: mwtgg
Originally posted by: Daaavo
Originally posted by: mwtgg
Originally posted by: Daaavo
Time to buy a good multimeter.
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What website is that from?
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The first word starts with a 'C', and the second starts with an 'R'.
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So, I have to pay for it. :(
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msn autos doesnt list the engine as that bad.

the only problem with the engine is sludge buildup, and thats easily eliminated w/ good oils, and freq. changing.

also saab is offering an 8 year warranty on them since they know of the issue.

MIKE
 
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MikeMike

Lifer
Feb 6, 2000
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now it comes with a free $101 ticket courtesy of a prick ass cop.

and i could definately fight it, but the courts 2 hours away.

he has the color of my car as grey (its green), and well id take traffic school over 2 pts and a $101 fine.

friggin cop didnt even check to see if i had a previous violation, first damn thing he said was "i am pulling you over for going 84 and you are going to be cited for this" of course, i had never been pulled over, or anything prior. damnit. why couldnt i get a warning.

but it also comes with a 30mpg avg on the highway (29.7 @ ~ 83mph) which i liked.
 
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m2kewl

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you know saab stands for, "Somethings Almost Always Broken" :p

hope you get all the electrical gremblins out :beer:

edit: get the warranty or you'll appreciate how expensive it is to fix european cars. my friend had two O2 senors replaced for $400 on 98 bmw 328i
 
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