FS: SAAB 9000 - 2010 Challenge car #99

It is finally time for me to part ways with my most recent travel companion. It has been a tumultuous but ultimately satisfying relationship; we are both ready to move on…

Check page 78 of the latest issue for a small pic and some nice words. Also more pics and info at www.codenamesmith.com. She looks like this :

218k miles, 2.3 Liter 16 Valve Dual Overhead Cam Intercooled Turbo 5 speed, 2850 approx. pounds

T5 Suite stage 2 ecu recent 3" cat-back w/ muffler Modified airbox & recent filter recent 180 degree Thermostat Modified engine torque arm & new polyurethane bushing recent hydraulic motor mounts modified transmission bushing recent NGK spark plugs recent front brake rotors recent handbrake Removed fog lights, antenna & headlight wipers Partially stripped interior Intrax springs Bilstein struts up front 10 speaker Harman Kardon CD (broken tape deck) A/C works but might need recharge radiator from 91 auto patched with JB weld

(4) Fondmetal "Smooth Spoke" aluminum - 15 x 7; +38mm ; 4 x 108 (4.25") w/ Yokohama Avid Touring - 205/60 in good shape

(4) Ronal "Super Aero" aluminum - 15 x 6; +33mm; 4 x 108 (4.25") w/ Toyo Proxes RA1 - 205/50 that are pretty much almost dead

Power seats have some bugs in them, work ok... Red permatex plugging the leaking exhaust manifold gasket some misc extras like electrical stuff and hoses rear interior is removed but mostly present minus seatbelts and some trim

$600 obo???

Dave (WiblerM3), BUY THIS.

If it could make it to Florida, race, and make it back, it should be good enough for a daily driver.

Will you deliver for that price?

If it was automatic I'd totally buy it for my wife.

SilverFleet wrote: Dave (WiblerM3), BUY THIS. If it could make it to Florida, race, and make it back, it should be good enough for a daily driver.

Is he still looking for a car? Taking longer then I did to make up his mind...

I still drive it anywhere without hesitation (recent 700 mile roadtrip even), but it would some real tlc to make it back to the track...

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: Will you deliver for that price?

No, but I could probably meet you halfway I can, however, pic you up at any local airport...

m4ff3w wrote: If it was automatic I'd totally buy it for my wife.

If it was an automatic I would have totally broken it by now .

This is not the car to try to teach a loved one with, almost ruined my life...

Tell me again how much of the interior you still have? I'd like to have a back seat and door skins back on it if I DDed it.

conesare2seconds wrote: Tell me again how much of the interior you still have? I'd like to have a back seat and door skins back on it if I DDed it.

The seats and door skins are still here and in pretty good shape but with the occasional tear or scrape. I still have the hardware to reinstall it all but some pieces were sold or just broken.

Missing are:

rear carpet

rear interior c-pillar covers

rear seatbelts (might have center belt but shoulder belts were broken)

Also, I am not sure if the central locking actually works the rear doors but I do have another switch panel and nothing was cut or butchered during removal. The rear window motors and tracks would need to be reinstalled but they worked well before removal.

I think that is all; I will edit and note if I think of anything else

tb wrote:

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: Will you deliver for that price?

No, but I could probably meet you halfway I can, however, pic you up at any local airport...

I want another one of these so badly, but i'm not sure if it's really the right time.

Let me talk with SWMBO. This was one of the cars that came up in my recent "What's a good car to drive around the entire continent in" thread, and that's a trip that's going to happen summer of 2013.

Is this still available? I've been on the hunt for another Saab for a little while (though I've been wanting another 900, I can make exceptions). Think it'd make it the nearly 700 mile road trip to central Virginia?

hokie2009 wrote: Is this still available? I've been on the hunt for another Saab for a little while (though I've been wanting another 900, I can make exceptions). Think it'd make it the nearly 700 mile road trip to central Virginia?

Yes, I still have the car. Yes, I imagine that it would make the trip to Virginia without incident. I use it the most for long highway trips because it beats my other cars by around 10mpg.

I have noticed a pinhole leak in the mountain of goop on the exhaust manifold. It will need attention in the near future but it certainly isn't a major issue at the moment. Price is not firm, I am listening to any offers...

SWMBO really wants this car out of the back yard.

is $600 for a running, driving car and plenty of extras too much?

Gah. It's a distance thing for me.

Basically the only things that would likely need attention soon-ish are the radiator and the exhaust manifold gasket?

I will ask my SWMBO again... not going to promise anything or even say it's likely, but i can't not ask at that price.

Are there performance differences between the CSE and the Aero? I was looking for another Aero, don't know much about the CSE.

$600 is definitely not too much. If I had any even moderately justifyable need for this car the deal would be done. I've seen it in person, it's worth it.

Hmmm....maybe I can think of a reason.....

Car is in MA currently?

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: Gah. It's a distance thing for me. Basically the only things that would likely need attention soon-ish are the radiator and the exhaust manifold gasket? I will ask my SWMBO again... not going to promise anything or even say it's likely, but i can't not ask at that price. Are there performance differences between the CSE and the Aero? I was looking for another Aero, don't know much about the CSE.

Mostly radiator and eaxhaust mani, yes Iirc big difference was springs and gt25 for cse vs. Tdo4 for aero.

JThw8 wrote: $600 is definitely not too much. If I had any even moderately justifyable need for this car the deal would be done. I've seen it in person, it's worth it. Hmmm....maybe I can think of a reason..... Car is in MA currently?

Yes, near boston

About 6-7 hours from u and half tank of gas...

tb wrote:

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: Gah. It's a distance thing for me. Basically the only things that would likely need attention soon-ish are the radiator and the exhaust manifold gasket? I will ask my SWMBO again... not going to promise anything or even say it's likely, but i can't not ask at that price. Are there performance differences between the CSE and the Aero? I was looking for another Aero, don't know much about the CSE.

Mostly radiator and eaxhaust mani, yes Iirc big difference was springs and gt25 for cse vs. Tdo4 for aero.

Any decent bolt-up performance turbo options for the CSE?

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote:

tb wrote:

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: Gah. It's a distance thing for me. Basically the only things that would likely need attention soon-ish are the radiator and the exhaust manifold gasket? I will ask my SWMBO again... not going to promise anything or even say it's likely, but i can't not ask at that price. Are there performance differences between the CSE and the Aero? I was looking for another Aero, don't know much about the CSE.

Mostly radiator and eaxhaust mani, yes Iirc big difference was springs and gt25 for cse vs. Tdo4 for aero.

Any decent bolt-up performance turbo options for the CSE?

I am not really sure, though I do not think that there are a ton. I suppose it depends on your intended performance level.

I have really come to like the small gt25 for the instant response. I think the 16g in my eclipse is as large as I would want on a 2 liter and I thought the t28 on my 2.2 liter dodge was overkill, but everyone is different...The guys in europe use holsets and make 600-700 hp but I never looked into it since I had no interest.

tb wrote:

JThw8 wrote: $600 is definitely not too much. If I had any even moderately justifyable need for this car the deal would be done. I've seen it in person, it's worth it. Hmmm....maybe I can think of a reason..... Car is in MA currently?

Yes, near boston About 6-7 hours from u and half tank of gas...

The half a tank of gas isnt a problem, its finding the 6 or 7 hours (round trip) plus a co-driver. But let me mull this over. Any idea what the MA take on temporary tags is? I think if I recall correctly they dont issue them.

Man, I wid you were closer to me.

JThw8 wrote:

tb wrote:

JThw8 wrote: $600 is definitely not too much. If I had any even moderately justifyable need for this car the deal would be done. I've seen it in person, it's worth it. Hmmm....maybe I can think of a reason..... Car is in MA currently?

Yes, near boston About 6-7 hours from u and half tank of gas...

The half a tank of gas isnt a problem, its finding the 6 or 7 hours (round trip) plus a co-driver. But let me mull this over. Any idea what the MA take on temporary tags is? I think if I recall correctly they dont issue them.

I am also pretty sure that there are no temp tags in MA...

no temp tags. the way it was recommended to me if its a registered car is to just drive it back and mail back plates to seller.

WilberM3 wrote: no temp tags. the way it was recommended to me if its a registered car is to just drive it back and mail back plates to seller.

Thanks for the info, that sounds like a pretty good solution

JThw8 wrote: ... the 6 or 7 hours (round trip) plus a co-driver...

Spirit Airlines from Atlantic City to Boston is only an hour flight and usually less then $100