1983 SAAB 900 Turbo 2.0

Summary:

A classic we will love forever

Faults:

Front rack at 120000k.

Head gasket at 209000k.

Heater switch at 160000k.

Seats suspension broke 3 times (cheap repair though).

Injectors and oxygen sensor at 209000k.

Turbo switch at 180000k.

Turbo control unit twice.

Numerous small items I have long since forgot.

General Comments:

I love this car to pieces! There are a number of eccentrics out there that do - you love them or you scratch your head at them. None of my circle likes it, but everyone is shocked at the fact it is 20 years old, and runs so well and looks so timeless.

It is more expensive to repair than a 350 Chevy - maybe triple the cost. It is however ten times the fun and pleasure. My teenager takes the new 5.0 Mustangs out to 80 kph!

Repair costs equal to our 89 Volvo 240.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th January, 2003