1993 SAAB 900 2.0/4
Summary:
A good car that will last forever given a chance
Faults:
Windscreen replaced in 1998.
Clutch fixed at 100,000 miles.
Power steering started to leak at 90,000 miles.
Other than that their have been very few problems apart from having to replace ties and exhausts and a couple of new light bulbs.
General Comments:
This car handles very well and is beautiful, but don't buy a red car as the paint fades with time.
The cabin is comfortable and lasts a long time it can be considered dull by some, but a think it is nice and has a quality feel to it.
This car drives like a dream and is not to be raced, but is nice to cruise along motorways and dual-carriageways as well.
Equipment levels are good for it's time though are now dated in comparison to today's standards.
Reliability is good on this car ther3 is nothing to fault at all.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th November, 2003
27th Jun 2016, 18:00
It is true that red cars seem to suffer more from paint fading than other colors. It isn't a big deal however, as it is very easy and inexpensive to restore it to looking nearly new, provided that you have paint that is not 'metallic' and is not 'clear coated'. Just go to any auto parts or hardware store and pick up a can of DuPont 'polishing compound' (do not get the more abrasive 'rubbing compound'). No power tools or power buffer are required. Use a soft towel with some polishing compound and apply in a circular motion to the paint. After it looks shiny, repeat the process with an automotive 'cleaner wax' (like Meguiars) which has an even finer abrasive to remove the oxidized paint. Done properly, you can make a faded red (or other non-metallic/non-clear coated finish) look like new. Just exercise a bit of caution so you don't overdo it, you are removing a very thin layer of oxidized paint, but you want to retain as much of the good remaining and now shiny paint as possible. Don't forget to wax your car when done.