My 1997 Saab 9000

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BrookD

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Well I purchased this auto two years ago. The previous owner maintained it very well so it was just like new. Before Saab I had VW Passat reliable automobile but I wanted to try something else. I was looking for spacious, economical and comfortable car. Under consideration was – Opel Omega, Toyota Camry, Peugeot 406 and my currently Saab 9000. The main cause I took Saab was my wife's desire. She likes this brand very much as for me I was indifferent about it.

The package includes: power windows, remote wing mirrors, climate control, power assisted steering, airbags for front passenger and driver, velour saloon upholstery, ABS and air conditioner. In addition there installed automatic transmission.

The automobile's ergonomic merits're to be praised, you always find what you need where you expect to find it. No superfluous motions you should make. Especially comfortable is its cruise control system. It has friendly design and easy adjustments you don’t divert from road absolutely. The only one thing I swapped instantly when I bought this car was driver's seat. The old one was without waist support. The steering is light and comfortable; the passenger compartment comparing to Passat’s is very spacious.

The total mileage is 90 000 but I have run only 33 000. I like its front and side visibility but rear because high back is lightly worse. Not bad headlights but nothing special. The thing that make me disturb is headlights wipers; they had worked bad before I visit repair shop and swapped them. In addition mechanic adjusted ABS system. The Saab has simple suspension but it's quite comfortable and reliable. Also it has reliable engine 2.0 gasoline with turbo charging 150hp, it's little bit noisy when you push accelerator because of turbocharger. It takes 8.5 seconds to reach sixty miles – not so bad. Gearbox works without problems and I hope it will be so in future.

Added on 12-25-2005 by BrookD

By Quadracycle on 12-26-2005:

It has great power characteristics, but what about its fuel economy?

By Spyder on 12-26-2005:

I know Saabs are fleet and powerful and I own Alfa Romeo 147, its hasle thing too, I'd like to have a competition with you.

By NewYear on 12-26-2005:

I never faced this car closely but right do you own it or just tell for us its shortcomings and advantages?

By Executive on 12-26-2005:

I thought Saab 9000 has more that just 150 h/p output...

By Colombina on 12-26-2005:

I'm familiar with Saabs well and they have many outstanding models, as fleet as powerful..By the way Saab can be tuned and your car will become a real beast!

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