1989 SAAB 9000 CE review from North America
"Fast!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine replaced after turbo went at 150,000.
Motor mounts have all been replaced several times.
Water pump at 162,000.
Alternator at approximately 180,000.
Defroster fan broke, 193,000.
General comments?
This car handles exceptionaly well, and I drive it like a race car! Corners well at high speeds and very quick off the line! It certainly is a sleeper, I have surprised many high performance cars.
It is a very fun car to drive and I love it, but I don't think I'd buy another one, I learned on a Porsche, and I'll die in a Porsche! But I must say, the 9000 turbo was a close comparison speed wise, top end on mine currently is 144 MPH, the 924 was only 157 MPH.
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| 1987 - 9000 Turbo 2.0 turbo Gas Modern manufactures are just starting to catch on |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 154000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 924 |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2002 |