[net.auto] SAAB 900s Turbo

chap@houxa.UUCP (G.CHAPPOWSKI) (02/28/86)

I am currently looking into the purchase of a new SAAB 900S Turbo
	(1986) and am anxious to hear about anyone else's previous
	experiences with Saabs.  In addition, if anyone can inform
	me as to which options are totally worthless/essential, I 
	would appreciate that info. also, along with information 
	on good dealers in NJ, NY, PA, or CT.  Cost info would be 
	appreciated as well.  
	
Thanks for your help in advance.

Gregg Chapkowski
houxa!chap

jfl@mhuxh.UUCP (LYNCH) (03/04/86)

> I am currently looking into the purchase of a new SAAB 900S Turbo
> 	(1986) and am anxious to hear about anyone else's previous
> 	experiences with Saabs.  In addition, if anyone can inform
> 	me as to which options are totally worthless/essential, I 
> 	would appreciate that info. also, along with information 
> 	on good dealers in NJ, NY, PA, or CT.  Cost info would be 
> 	appreciated as well.  
> 	
> Thanks for your help in advance.
> 
> Gregg Chapkowski
> houxa!chap

I have a 1983 Turbo that has performed near-flawlessly for all of it's 47k.
The power is "only" 135 hp, not the new 160, but I LOVE THIS CAR.
Road-feel, highway acceleration, cargo...Saabs seem to do everything with
enthusiasm except the 1/4 mile, and I here the 16-valve turbo is great
off-the-line too.

Options: the road-temp gauge is VERY handy if you often consider 
"giving chase" on cold days. Turbos used to come with everything else.

Dealers: I recommend Rheinertsen Motors in Denville NJ. Schwartz Motors
in Dover did some very impressive welding on my cat-convert when it
broke, and Schwartz also adjusted my shift-linkage when the other
shop wanted to take the trans appart.

Cost: The best price, quality and performance at around $18k that I know
of.

Have fun, 

John Lynch
mhuxj!jfl