1990 Saab 9000 User Reviews

Go For Newer Models 9-3 Or 9-5 If Buying Used — Engine can accumulate thousands of miles trouble-free, turbo must be well maintained. Give a close look to the various seals and probable oil leaks. Performance is there, handling not bad. If seeking economy, look elsewhere. Turbo is thirsty for gasoline.

Primary Use: Family transportation

The 1989 9000 5 Door Turbo Is Without A Doubt The Best And Last Real Saab. — As a young apprentice working with SAAB I brought a 9000 Turbo off the original lady owner as the transmission had failed with less than 55k on the clock it was showroom cond.. Brought a secondhand trans out of a griffin and fitted it on my driveway in5 degree southerly with pneumonia.. Almost killed me but so worth it as i put more Ks on it in 9 months than it had ever done before and with good oil and regular changes ( thanks Wellington Star, who unknowingly kept my car well in mobil 1 5w50 ) safe and beautiful with black leather she was a gem, made a tidy profit a year later but still wonder if i would have being better off keping it.

My 3rd Car — This was my first front wheel drive car. It was my first automatic also. I loved the car for the combination of its good looks, good performance, great utility & space. The 160hp turbo in-line 4 engine was surprisingly strong and fast. The rear hatchback and the folding rear seats gave great utility. Interior was very tastfully done. Saab 9000 shared its chasis with Fiat Croma, Lancia Thema and Alfa Romeo 164. Saab 9000 looks very similar to Croma and Thema, but Alfa opted to only use the chasis and put on a very different body 164 alone looks distinctive. Of the 3 that did look similar, I think 9000 looked best.

Nice Normal Car With Luxuries — I bought this car very cheap, fixed it and sold it last summer, and now I miss it, it was a good car, not the most attractve maybe, but reliable and roomy, with rare extras.