dj06482 (Forum Supporter)
dj06482 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UberDork
5/25/24 1:42 p.m.

SOLD

Mine, fully afiliated

Located in Newtown, CT - 06470

I'm selling my 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear with the 2.0t (little turbo) and an AT transmission with 191k.  I bought it as a non-running parts car for Hazel, but I was able to get it running again with GRM's help.  I picked this up back in October and my agreement with my wife was that I'd take a month to strip it of any parts I wanted for Hazel, and then I'd send it along.  It's now May, and it took up a garage bay since I've owned it.  If my wife would let me, I'd keep it for myself, but I value my marriage over this car smiley

Pros:

- Someone has cared for this car, I believe I'm the 3rd owner and have the title

- Idles/runs/drives well (I've only driven it up/down my 275' driveway, but it doesn't overheat, cooling fans all work, makes full boost, etc.)

- COLD A/C - Hazel is very jealous right now!

- It has a ton of parts value if you have another Saab - 2 keys with CIM, 4 OEM ignition coils, working ISM, working radio (and AMP1), working moonroof, good headlights/taillights, decent interior, turbo, 2 ECUs

- Newer struts/springs up front

- Recent maintenance from the PO includes new AT fluid, new coolant, and a new t-stat

- NYS inspection through May, 2024

- Front and Rear subframes are in great shape

- Rear fenders are rust-free above the wheel well

Cons:

- Clearcoat is peeling on the hood and roof

- Small rust spot on the driver's side front fender

- Wear on the driver's seat

- It leaks oil (timing cover gasket and valve cover are where I'd start)

- Paint on the wheels is peeling, tires are old and hold air, but you need to top them off

- 2 of the 4 door locks don't work with the fob, and the passenger side rear window doesn't go down

- blower motor only works on high (common issue - it needs a new resistor)

If I think of anything else, I'll add it.

 

dj06482 (Forum Supporter)
dj06482 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UberDork
5/25/24 4:10 p.m.

Sold in 4 hours!

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
5/25/24 5:24 p.m.
dj06482 (Forum Supporter) said:

Sold in 4 hours!

Here? Or elsewhere?

Woody (Forum Supportum)
Woody (Forum Supportum) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
5/25/24 5:56 p.m.

Wow, that was quick!

dj06482 (Forum Supporter)
dj06482 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UberDork
5/25/24 7:28 p.m.

I put it up on FB Marketplace right before I put it on here.  Had 30+ people reach out within a few hours of it being posted, and the first person to see it drove it away.  Ended up selling through FB Marketplace.  Probably could have gotten a few more bucks for it, but not sure it would have been worth the hassle.  I'll have to remember that everyone's looking for cars on Memorial Day weekend!

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