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Originally posted by jyl
Lee, say more about the car if you get the chance. My commuter car is getting very long in the tooth and I've been thinking about a cheap Saab 900.

Oh, you're in AZ. Not sure if an AZ car will smog in CA.
John,

Look at the 96-98 900SE models - fairly reliable. My biggest problem with the car was a failure in the idler pulley which caused the serpentine belt to fail which caused the water pump to go. Had I stopped the car when I realized something was wrong, the extended problems would not have occured. This occcured at 53000 miles which was a little funny but a fluke problem nonetheless. As with any used car purchase if the car is looked over and a PPI is done then you should be fine. I loved my SAAB and I am sorry now that she is gone to car heaven. The SAAB turbo was so awesome. They however do look a little funny.
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