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Saab 900
by jamesontheroad My first car was a 1993 Saab 2.0, first year of production of the 900 'NG', which shared many components with the contemporary Vauxhall / Opel Vectra. Don't be fooled by that lineage, however, the 900 remained a very different car, with a style and character all of its own. As a second hand first car for your son or daughter, ... a concerned parent could do much worse than an old Saab 900. Rock solid build quality, and unreal crash protection. The normally aspirated 2.0 litre petrol engine was a fine choice, and surprisingly economical. With careful driving (and the onboard computer helps you nurture this) I achieved more than 32mpg most of the time. Just beware: the fuel tank is a healthy 65 litres, so with current petrol prices (in the UK at least) your fill-ups are quite pricey :) My only complaints were occasional build quality issues, but due to the age of my car, wear and tear was to be expected. Some trim had come loose, notably above the pedals in the footwell and my gearbox needed a certain knack to achieve fourth-to-fifth gear transitions smoothly. Mechanically, the car was reliable and trouble free. Overall the 900 'NG' is often overlooked by Saab enthusiasts because it's not considered a "real Saab" (General Motors had a major hand in its development). But the car drives and feels like a proper Saab, and decent second hand examples of both the economical 2.0 and the mental turbo versions make for a bargain second hand buy. Read the complete review |
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Saab 900
by fritzin I got my first and only Saab 900 Turbo, a grey/lightblue 1987 that has got me through college and beyond. This car replaced an 1988 BMW 535 that was ruined graduation day with an accident with a drunk driver, Irony. To replace this car I found a $2000 Saab 900 Turbo, at first it was only temporary. But the Classic 900(8v), 900s(16v), and ... 900Turbo(16v)or SPG have many labels, one I hold true to, they grow on you. The Classic 900 was made from 1979-early1994, a terrific lifespan for a single line of automobiles. However a 1979 900 is a far cry from a 1993 Turbo Convertable of SPG(Special Performance Group), but paying homage to the original design that dates back to the Saab 99 from the early to late 70's is needed. All or most 900 componants are interchangable. Driving at first will seem sluggish in acceleration, until you take them to the highway and cruise over 60, its peak accelleration is dangerously between 60-130, before that they are slow and need lots of down shifting to make it up hills briskly. There Transmissions are natoriously weak and slow shifting but a ginger driver can make them last longer. Make sure you keep the clutch replaced as specified. Riding in the car is fairly spacious with a huge boot, this can hold large TV's or 60 gallons of water(I moved into and out of college with one very large load in my 900Turbo). The steering of the car is crisp and smooth, the front tyres really dig in which trades short tyre life for a glued to the road feel, especially in rain. Good snow tyres all round are needed for confident snow holding. In snowy weather the gearing of the transmission is actualy worth while, it sorta keeps your car and you in check. Holding is predictable and there is a definate cut off point in gripping power, when mastered you will love windy roads though. I recommend high quality shocks all around(Bilstein or Koni), not for performance entirely but also these cars are very heavy with a full tank and one passenger(3800lbs) so sturdy shocks are a real must. Repairs cost a bit unless done by owner, the two best manuels readily available are the 'Bentley manuel' and the 'Haynes manuel'. Most parts are very reasonable(I've had good luck with rebuilt items such as brakes). Key componants to test and replace if needed are the front ball joints and brakes all around. Can be done safely by owner. These cars have orthopedic heated front seats and headrested rear(16v/Turbo) available in either leather or cloth. Interior night lighting is good but there are many bulbs to keep replaced, so too with the exterior lighting. Very visable to other cars when making turns or braking at night, I recommend finding a 900 with foglamps, if it doesn't have them most 900's were prewired for standard two wire foglamps that bolt quickly to the car(a cheap and valuable upgrade)the switch is located to the left of the stearing wheel. You can find a good Classic 900 or Turbo for about $2000, anything under this may need serious repairs, if you are wanting somethign to collect or 'hotrod' then a SPG Turbo for $3000-6000 is for you. The convertable is fun but the handling is a little off and the Turbo versons seem overpowered, these summer cruisers run $2500-6000. The 4door models still offer respectable family/friend safety for $1500-3500. For turbo models, 84-87 turbos do not have water cooled Turbochargers so there turbobearings tend to burn out if you don't let them idle for a minute each time you shut it off. The 1988-93 Turbos have water coolled Turbochargers and are thought to be nearly indestructable. I own a 1987, this is a transisional year where the car got a new front end but not the newer more reliable watercooled turbo. Also, 1988-93's have better front brakes. Final word, these cars are pretty cheap, pretty safe, sorta relaible, and a whole lotta fun. They seem perfect for students to early professionals(or retired professionals wanting to revisit their college days). And these strange practical cars still turn heads. Read the complete review |
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Saab 900
by katie3410 Saab 900 turbo. The car of all cars, yes I’m talking about the Saab 900 turbo. My fiancé (Shaun) has a Saab 900 turbo 16s (classic) Black, J-reg, 198,000 miles on the clock (yes that’s nearly 200,000 miles) and it’s still going! That just shows how good these cars can be if looked after. Shaun has had it over a year, and ... believe you me he loves this car! My partner found his 'true love' under a tree just over a year ago. With much love (as Saabs do need) it was restored back to its natural beauty. Saabs are quite weird looking but in a beautiful way. The way they can handle the road is brilliant, and the acceleration is wkd (probably because of the BHP-which we will come to later) History The Classic Saab 900, manufactured from 1979 until 1993, remains to this day a very popular car with many thousands having been sold around the world, in the UK alone approx 80,000 were sold. Over the 14 years of its production the classic Saab 900 was sold in many variations, including 3 and 5 door hatchbacks, 2 and 4 door saloons, convertible and of course with a Turbo charger as well as normally aspirated. In its day the classic 900 Turbo could give many a car a surprise with its tremendous performance, and to this day it still surprises many! (believe me, my fiancés car definitely turns heads!) Our Saab 900 T16s is so comfortable, stylish and reliable. We’ve had a few problems with it though, but unfortunately anyone with a Saab will at some point experience ‘problems’ and considering the amount of miles its done, the problems are normally due to weather and the need for a servive. The 900 line includes several series of models, each of which represents a distinct performance class: the Saab 900 with the carburettor engine, the Saab 900 I with the fuel injection engine, the Saab 900 Turbo with the 8 valve turbocharged engine, and the Saab 900 Turbo 16 and Saab 900 Turbo 16S with the 16 valve turbocharged engine and my fiancé has given his Saab 900 T16s a dump valve as a present (another reason why it turns heads!) The reasons for the popularity of this car are many, but could include the uniqueness of its design, the reliability and long life, the pleasure of driving it the list could go on and on! (which my fiancée will indeed agree with) BHP. Four performance classes By varying the auxiliary equipment, the basic engines are available in four performance classes -100 bhp, 118 bhp, 155 bhp and 175 bhp. All engines deliver their peak torque at relatively low revs, and the torque remains high over a wide range of engine speeds. So the driver's gear-changing work is minimised, since he has excellent tractive power at his command over a wide span of engine revs. My fiancés is 240bhp, which obviously has been modified, and god can she go, with top speeds reaching 195miles an hour (This has been tested on a race track at santapod-not on public roads!) Although high top speeds and good acceleration from rest are important ingredients in a Saabs high performance, good low-speed tractive power and swift overtaking acceleration are far more vital. And so is a high cruising speed, mile after mile. These cars are beautiful on and off road, and they really do drive beautifully. Some Saabs come with cruise control: which enables you to stay at a desired speed, especially if your prone to speeding in a 50mph zone (not a personal experience though...honest!?!) The turbo engine offers the same acceleration and top speed of many six cylinder or eight cylinder engines, but without their inherent drawbacks of high weight, unwieldy bulk, many moving parts and high fuel consumption. Believe me ours is bloody expensive to run, Shaun can do 45 miles on 180 pounds!! These are just examples of standard size engines for a Saab 900 Carburettor engine Engine rating, DIN: 100 bhp (73 kW) at 5200 rpm Fuel injection engine Rating, DIN: 118 bhp (87 kW) at 5500 rpm Turbo engine Rating, DIN: 155 bhp (114 kW) at 5000 rpm 16 valve turbo engine Rating, DIN: 175 bhp (129 kW) at 5000 rpm Awards: The long succession of recent accolades confirms the competitiveness of the Saab 900 line. In Japan, for instance, it has received a design award from the Ministry of International Tiade and Industry (MITI). One of the largest British motoring journals has awarded the Saab 900 Turbo 16 S the title of the "Best Director's Car". Not to mention the largest West German motoringjournal, whose readers have acclaimed the Saab 900 as the best medium class imported car for six years in succession. These are just a couple of awards won. Saabs are comfortable, reliable and safe. I recommend anyone to buy one, mainly a saab 900 T16s. Saabs have a stigma that it's an 'old mans car' but the generation is getting younger, which we Saab fanatics like to see! Thanks for reading! x Read the complete review |
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