Classic Saab 900

mumblin deaf ro

Isn't this a beauty (if a bit expensive):

http://www.paradisesaabs.com/1992-j-900-t16s-black.html

It seems like a cool site for buying a classic 900.

(Some day Ro, some day . . .)

unkel

Very cool modern classic. I like it - a lot!

The price is a bit mad though, isn't it?

JimmyCrackCorn!

unkel wrote: »

Very cool modern classic. I like it - a lot!

The price is a bit mad though, isn't it?

+1


Try pistonheads and autotrader.co.uk and you will do better than that.

Then start saving for a bigger turbo.:D

mumblin deaf ro

expensive, but it would hold its value well as it's a pre-GM well specced model.

TomMc

Still cheaper to buy the very best than pay for a restoration. See the collection of seats on that site and some nice alloy refinishing work.

itarumaa

Am I lost in here, of why 92 car would need a restoration?

And the price is a joke, Saab 900 is interesting car, I have driven one but paying that amount of money for that car, no way.

Peewee_lane

Im the proud owner of one of these babies... mines silver though and Id be lucky to get 500 for it at the moment!

peasant

Why, oh why did you have to post that link?

Now I want one again ...never should have sold the one I had.

TomMc

If you wanted one in excellent condition without any major mechanical or body corrosion issues. To keep long term, not as a passing fancy. Bodywork repairs can get very expensive, when done properly. Buying the best is usually the most economical way of doing things in the long run.

robtri

stunning car, but price is madness for a 92...............

peasant

robtri wrote: »

stunning car, but price is madness for a 92...............

The age of the car has nothing (or very little) to do with the price.

Once a car has reached a status as desirable or a "classic" it all becomes a question of rarity and condition.

In case of the Saab, there weren't that many 3 door Aeros or other full blown turbos sold. Even fewer made it to this stage without being ragged to death.

So there simply aren't that many good examples left and restoring a ragged one to good condition can gobble up a fair amount of money, time and hassle ....so the price for a good one goes up.

Whether 65k is realistic for a good one ...that's another question.

mumblin deaf ro

TomMc wrote: »

some nice alloy refinishing work.

Saabs have had some lovely alloys:

the Inca

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/99/cDSCF1224c.jpg

and the soccerball

http://www.saabiklubi.ee/foorum/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=7536&pid=121106

robtri

peasant wrote: »

The age of the car has nothing (or very little) to do with the price.

Once a car has reached a status as desirable or a "classic" it all becomes a question of rarity and condition.

I understand about classic cars and the rarity ect.... and effect on price
but 6,500 for a 92 is madness, here's another one minter as well
for 2000 less......

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C80922

BnA

Maybe I'm missing something (wouldn't be the first time).... but this looks like a steal....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/843330

Wishbone Ash

peasant wrote: »

Whether 65k is realistic for a good one ...that's another question.

:eek:

6.5k

Barr

The classic 900 is one of my favourite cars , theres always a market for a mint one as they are very desirable even though 6.5k is a bit ambitious

TomMc

About a years depreciation on any brand new mundane runabout.

At least in the case of the Saab, when the 12 months are up, you have still have something to show for the investment. A desirable car (worth much of the outlay) and many years of enjoyable motoring ahead.

jonathan11

Love this one....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/926940.htm
Carlsson, mmmmmmmm

JimmyCrackCorn!

Old turbo saabs and old turbo volvos

First and only speeding ticket i ever got was in a saab 9000 2.0t

colm_mcm

nearly bought one of these last year, was nicer than that one though, lower mileage and a good deal cheaper. it also qualified for classic insurance. Those guys' prices for Saabs are ridiculous.

mumblin deaf ro

Here's another beauty that's a bit cheaper:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C78908/

Peewee_lane

Thats just delicious stuff.. cant wait to turbo my way out of town tonight... all this saab talk has me looking forward to the drive home... hoho!

rocknchef

a guy i worked with brough one in from hong kong. lovely clean looking motor and it was convertible. dont know how much it cost him but i will try find out.

mumblin deaf ro

The ads on that classic cars are so candid about faults:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C74924/