Opinions: 1997-1998 Saab 900 Convertable

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JettaBoyA3

Discussion Starter · Feb 11, 2002

Howdy Car Lovers,
I am planning on selling my 97 Jetta soon, for something different.
While I never thought I would, I've recently fallen in love with the Saab 900 Convertables.
Does anyone have any pros and cons of the vehicle? Perticularly the 97-98 model years?
Thanks!
Ryan P.

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turbo_nine

· #2 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: Opinions: 1997-1998 Saab 900 Convertable (JettaBoyA3)

I'm not much for the NG 900 in general, but if you're going to buy an NG those are the best years.
I'd rather recommend a 91-94 turbo convertible. If you're not going for the turbo, get a 90 S convertible - the 2.1 liter motor used in later S models had cooling problems.

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Jettavr666

· #3 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: Opinions: 1997-1998 Saab 900 Convertable (turbo_nine)

saab convertibles are pretty nice cars, but your going to notice that the structure is pretty shaky, its a fairly old platform, and its really starting to show it, but other than that saabs are an aquired taste, you like them or you dont.

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JettaBoyA3

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: Opinions: 1997-1998 Saab 900 Convertable (Jettavr666)

Which would be better? The 4 cylinder turbo, or the V6? I'd get a 5-speed of course.
Wasn't the platform redesigned in 1994? It's on some Opel platform now....
Every review I've read said that it's one of the most solid converables around.
Ryan

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turbo_nine

· #5 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: Opinions: 1997-1998 Saab 900 Convertable (JettaBoyA3)

quote:[HR][/HR]Which would be better? The 4 cylinder turbo, or the V6? I'd get a 5-speed of course.
Wasn't the platform redesigned in 1994? It's on some Opel platform now....
Every review I've read said that it's one of the most solid converables around.
Ryan[HR][/HR]

Engine options included the 2.3 n/a, 2.5 V6 and 2.0 turbo. Get a turbo if you want to have fun, but the 2.3 n/a will be just as reliable. The V6 requires 30k mile timing belt change intervals but is a fine engine otherwise.

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Mark at farm

· #6 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: Opinions: 1997-1998 Saab 900 Convertable (turbo_nine)

stay away from the 2.5 v6...
absolute shocker of an engine...
actually..stay away from the 900 convertibles altogether... (this coming from someone who used to drive a 900SE v6 around for a few years).
A Great car for cruising... but not that nice to drive for fun. Speed wise, dont expect to blow anyone away at the lights... but once you hit 60km/h or so it builds up some surprising speed.
We had quite a few electrical problems with our car as well...
In my opinion...if u must get a saab..at least get one with a turbo.
--- i must be one of those people who havent acquired the saab taste....

[Modified by Mark at farm, 8:33 PM 2-10-2002]

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JettaBoyA3

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: Opinions: 1997-1998 Saab 900 Convertable (Mark at farm)

So, in conclusion, get a turbo, not the normally aspirated or the V6? Is this all correct? I really do like the convertables....
Thanks
Ryan

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