new daily driver

[Mad-Machine]

To keep the miles and wear and tear off of my Ti.

And I am about to be seduced by the Boost side of the force.




It's a Saab 900 SE Turbo. In the prerequisite black. Made in 1994, it only has 98,000 miles on it with a rebuilt Turbo.





And of course, the best part of the package.. the 2.0 Four with the Turbo. Cranking out all of 185hp.. but is easily upgraded!



And the best part.. I picked her up for $800. Needs a corner/turnsignal and a mirror due to kids vandalizing the car. It also needs new shocks, brakes, and I think the shift rod is bent as you cannot engage reverse. I will not know more until I get the car home and get under it.

[tiFreak]

that's quite a "Saab story"

(yes, I've been waiting a long time to use that joke)

[SDKmann]

Nice Saab! I have a few friends who have Saabs, one has a 900 CE (Commemorative Edition, one of about 325) and one has a Viggen. Dont be pulled away by the Saab side! Those cars are amazingly quick, that Viggen pulls FOREVER in 3rd.

[thesk8nmidget]

i had an 87 9000 turbo and that thing was just a blast! quick and pulled hard! very nice lux options.

you can up that power very easy!

keep us posted!

i bought mine for 600 haha

you will love this car and hopefully not sway away from bmws!

[aceyx]

Great car. I was never a fan of the steering wheel though, couldn't palm it through turns.

But at the price you got it, not really an issue.

[Mad-Machine]

do not worry. I am not going anywhere. The Ti is going to remain a daily (sharing duties with the saab) but is going to get a little more hardcore in anticipation of open track days at the new track they build here in Millville NJ. I may have to look into a rollhoop for her

[Benji]

Had a 9000 turbo, tinkered with it, and it was stupidly rapid, kept up with my mates cosworth

[thesk8nmidget]

very nice! and those 2.0's are very quick!
you have any plans for the saab?

[Mad-Machine]

Just need to get her legal first. I think I tracked down the shift problem to the bushings. Supposedly the early GM 900s had some issues with the shift linkage and there was a recall on them for it... dealing with reverse believe it or not.

Other plans just call for it to be a comfy and quick highway and commuter car. Koni adjustables with lowering springs, some braces, and a thicker rear roll bar and some nicer rims.. the rest will just be updating and cleaning the interior and exterior.

Eventually I might get around to a downpipe, catback, intake, and a remap for 240hp

[roadrash]

Originally Posted by Mad-Machine

some nicer rims.

You should get the existing rims chromed. And engrave some skulls on them. LOL

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by roadrash

You should get the existing rims chromed. And engrave some skulls on them. LOL

and then steal the hood ornament off Marylin Manson's Lincoln:

[thesk8nmidget]

ohh god! please do it!

[roadrash]

Nah, he should chrome a real skull. There are surely plenty to be found in Jersey if you have the right "connections." ;-)

[Mad-Machine]

true, but I hate chipping them out of the concrete

[Mad-Machine]

well, I picked up my Saab yesterday. Needs brakes and a battery, but that is all it really needs now that I have replaced the mirror and turnsignal/corner light.

Totally different car from the Ti. Much faster (2 seconds faster to 60mph) and a VERY smooth highway car that still manages to handle well. However, I definatly will not be getting rid of the Ti for it. For most things I prefer my Ti's more Raw feel. Definatly more control going down the road and rear wheel drive is a must for fun.. but at least my G/F likes the saab and will probably not need a sports bra to ride in it like she does in the stiffly sprung Ti