Looks like I'm going to pick a 9000 Aero tomorrow.

Elder wrote:

> johs.DeleteThis@size456y577fitter.com says...
>
> >Same colour as my 9k cse, eucalyptus green. Also found on 900 from that
> >year, but not used by saab at later MY AFAIK. An eucalyptus is inevitably
> >a K or an L.
> >
> Indeed it is.
> I have a superstition about green cars, but something drew me to this
> one, not just the cheap price.
>
> Need to sort out that scabby wheel arch so it doesn't disappear in a
> pile of rust, but the rest seems solid.

I thought much of the car was galvanised ? It's rare to see much rust on a
Saab IME aside from the A pillars which I reckon in both my examples were
compromised by careless windscreen replacement.

Graham
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Elder wrote:
>
> In article <47D2BF9E.828158F0.DeleteThis@size456y577fitter.com>,
> johs.DeleteThis@size456y577fitter.com says...
> >If it is bad, you should consider one of those mobile fixers who repair
> >dents and scratches. I had one to repaint a panel which had an old bad
> >repair job from previous owner (pre-1997!). The fixer was really good and
> >the difficult colour was spot on. It was mixed by computer to the exact
> >saab spec, he told me. E-mail me if interested and i will return the link.
> >
> I think it needs a body shop, arch trim off, new metal (one small hole
> and lots of scabby rust), and repainting.
> For now I'm going to Jenolite it to stop it going any further until I
> find out if an Aero this cheap will have any scary surprises.

I would be fearful of an Aero of that age. How has it been driven?
The gearbox is a week point for all that torque. Traction control is
another problem. A bit more costly in fuel and insurance. But of course
it has the glamour of the Aero tag and power corrupts But probably
not much different in daily driving than my LPT.
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Eeyore (Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelations.RemoveThis@hotmail.com>) gurgled happily,
sounding much like they were saying:

>> Need to sort out that scabby wheel arch so it doesn't disappear in a
>> pile of rust, but the rest seems solid.

> I thought much of the car was galvanised ? It's rare to see much rust on
> a Saab IME aside from the A pillars which I reckon in both my examples
> were compromised by careless windscreen replacement.

NG900s are the exception, it'd seem - since they all seem to have very
scabby (typical Cavalier) rear arches.
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johannes (johannes <johs.RemoveThis@size456y577fitter.com>) gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:

>> > This, bar the paying is my new daily toy.
>> > http://search.ebay.co.uk/330216571674

>> Looks nice. For a Fiat.

> I doubt there will be many Fiats alive from that vintage.

Quite a few.

> My 1993 CSE still looks and drive like new.

See, one just there...
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In article <47D3A257.1354AD9A RemoveThis @siz34464667efitter.com>,
johs RemoveThis @siz34464667efitter.com says...
> I would be fearful of an Aero of that age. How has it been driven?
> The gearbox is a week point for all that torque. Traction control is
> another problem. A bit more costly in fuel and insurance. But of course
> it has the glamour of the Aero tag and power corrupts But probably
> not much different in daily driving than my LPT.
>
Gearbox was replaced 3k ago by Richard Elliott (Saabtec and SOC tech
officer), he has done the maintenance for at least the last two owners.

It was bought from him by the last owner as a stop gap until he
emigrated, and Richard offered to buy it back for £900 if it didn't sell
through ebay before he left.

Did a 93 have TCS? I've wanted one for a while just for the seats.
--
Carl Robson
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In article <47D333FC.E90940E2 DeleteThis @hotmail.com>,
rabbitsfriendsandrelations DeleteThis @hotmail.com says...
> I thought much of the car was galvanised ? It's rare to see much rust on a
> Saab IME aside from the A pillars which I reckon in both my examples were
> compromised by careless windscreen replacement.
>
I don't know whether they are galvanised or not, but the rust on the car
is very localised, and it doesn't look like bad accident repair as the
wheel arch trim is very straight and very well fitted and the paint
match over the area is very good.
--
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Adrian wrote:
>
> johannes (johannes <johs.DeleteThis@size456y577fitter.com>) gurgled happily, sounding
> much like they were saying:
>
> >> > This, bar the paying is my new daily toy.
> >> > http://search.ebay.co.uk/330216571674
>
> >> Looks nice. For a Fiat.
>
> > I doubt there will be many Fiats alive from that vintage.
>
> Quite a few.
>
> > My 1993 CSE still looks and drive like new.
>
> See, one just there...

From the horse's mouth: I had a Fiat Croma CHT for 10 year, not such bad car,
but not in the same league as my Saab 9000. The cars have really nothing in
common. The doors superficially look alike, but would never fit. There is a
world of difference. Both cars are 2.0L cars. Fiat Croma only 1153 Kg; like a
modern supermini! Sure it helps the performance, but the Croma felt floppy,
whereas the Saab feels 'flat' on the road whatever direction you point it at.
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"Adrian" <toomany2cvs.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:fr0b9o$d9v$3@registered.motzarella.org...
> Eeyore (Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelations.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com>) gurgled happily,
> sounding much like they were saying:
>
>>> Need to sort out that scabby wheel arch so it doesn't disappear in a
>>> pile of rust, but the rest seems solid.
>
>> I thought much of the car was galvanised ? It's rare to see much rust on
>> a Saab IME aside from the A pillars which I reckon in both my examples
>> were compromised by careless windscreen replacement.
>
> NG900s are the exception, it'd seem - since they all seem to have very
> scabby (typical Cavalier) rear arches.

We had a 1994 NG900 until we swapped it out for a 97 9000 Anni a couple of
years back. I have to say the NG900 was the most reliable, and rust free
vehicle we've ever owned.

Al
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On Thu, 6 Mar 2008 15:00:48 -0000, Elder wrote:

>This, bar the paying is my new daily toy.
>http://search.ebay.co.uk/330216571674

Whoa, nice one. I like the wheels on this, and the colour.
So you decided toforget about the 9-5 then?
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In article <uu8jt3h9574vatggblu318mq2on42e62vr.RemoveThis@4ax.com>, JM.RemoveThis@invalid.org
says...
> On Thu, 6 Mar 2008 15:00:48 -0000, Elder wrote:
>
> >This, bar the paying is my new daily toy.
> >http://search.ebay.co.uk/330216571674
>
> Whoa, nice one. I like the wheels on this, and the colour.
> So you decided toforget about the 9-5 then?
>
Yes, fuel figures without the fun isn't my cup of earl grey.
I didn't expect to find even a scruffy aero at the price I got it for.
They are some bits of rust on the rear left wheel arch and some slightly
rusty chips on the roof.
There is a bit of play in one of the mounts too, so the stick jumps
arround a little, but it was good enough to pass the mot, so it will do
for while until I work out if there are any other more major faults.
--
Carl Robson
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