Motoring Discussion > And the new classic is........	Buying / Selling
Thread Author: Chris White	Replies: 34

New Sat 31 Jul 10 21:45   And the new classic is........ - Chris White

And the new classic is..............a 1991 Saab 900 LPT in Citrin Beige (it's a rare colour I'm told). MoT until the end of April next year, 3 previous owners. 159,000 miles with full service history, comprising a fully stamped service book with handwritten notes from 1991 up to 2003 and paperwork and invoices from 1998 to date. All service history from Saab main dealer or Saab specialist. Comes with the usual sagging headlining and a little rust on the bottom of the doors. There's also a small amount of rust on the passenger wheel arch but she cleans up lovely and drives perfect. And the price? £475! Pictures here if you want a look - tinyurl.com/3x753g8 Yes, I know some of you probably think I'm mad, but I really don't care :-) Last edited by: Chris White on Sat 31 Jul 10 at 21:46 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 31 Jul 10 21:48   And the new classic is........ - Zero

thats a lot of car for the money, no doubt about it. pity about the federalised bumpers ;) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 31 Jul 10 22:03   And the new classic is........ - corax

You're mad CW, no seriously, does it bring back all the good memories? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 31 Jul 10 22:09   And the new classic is........ - Chris White

>> You're mad CW, no seriously, does it bring back all the good memories? Yeh, it does bring back the memories. I actually prefer the ride of the Saab over the Volvo. I found the Volvo too hard. I do like the bumpers! It's nice to have a car with 'proper' bumpers rather than these painted things that you can't bump. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 31 Jul 10 22:16   And the new classic is........ - Dave_

>> 159,000 miles Just about run in then! Seriously, I can't imagine it will wear in any significant way in the next 10 years. Although it looks as though your rear number plate is delaminating... Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 31 Jul 10 22:27   And the new classic is........ - Chris White

>> Seriously, I can't imagine it will wear in any significant way in the next 10 >> years. Although it looks as though your rear number plate is delaminating... That was mentioned as an advisory on the last MoT. I'm going to get new numberplates because I want Euro plates for Euro trips. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 31 Jul 10 22:47   And the new classic is........ - Manatee

Cracking. Want one. Lucky it didn't go for scrappage. Last edited by: Manatee on Sat 31 Jul 10 at 22:48 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 31 Jul 10 22:54   And the new classic is........ - Stuu

Much respect, a man of true good taste. Im VERY jelous. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 31 Jul 10 23:26   And the new classic is........ - bathtub tom

Tell the seller I'll give them £500 ;>) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 1 Aug 10 06:44   And the new classic is........ - Clk Sec

That's a real cracker, Chris. I've been a fan of Saab's since my father owned one in the 60's. I might actually get around to buying one sometime! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 1 Aug 10 10:11   And the new classic is........ - Bellboy

Hope you have lots of fun with it CW, its nice to be different i believe and its good to have a car you cherish rather than just a user mobile Probably for the same reason im off to the stray in harrogate very soon to watch all the old trucks and buses and cars and motorbikes etc and the best thing its all freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee i tell you----------------- Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 1 Aug 10 10:31   And the new classic is........ - Iffy

...off to the stray in harrogate very soon to watch all the old trucks and buses and cars... When is that happening? Could be tempted meself. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 1 Aug 10 11:09   And the new classic is........ - Iffy

...When is that happening?... To answer my own question for anyone else who might be interested: tinyurl.com/2unol8u Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 1 Aug 10 19:41   And the new classic is........ - DP

I've always liked these. Looks like a lovely example as well. Nice find! Enjoy it. :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 1 Aug 10 20:02   And the new classic is........ - Bellboy

ifithelps Been seen and really enjoyed it best year ever again, in my umble................. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 1 Aug 10 20:32   And the new classic is........ - Iffy

...Been seen and really enjoyed it... Pleased the excursion went well. I couldn't get, but might think on for next year. These things are usually on around the same time. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 2 Aug 10 12:41   And the new classic is........ - Mike Hannon

Like the Saab. Thank goodness for nonconformists. I fancied a new one round about '91 but the local dealer apparently didn't think I was worthy of one. Last edited by: Mike Hannon on Mon 2 Aug 10 at 12:41 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 2 Aug 10 12:55   And the new classic is........ - Fenlander

Had three... a 99 and two 900's of this shape. The 99 was a turbo and brilliant... the 900s were standard carb engines and a bit slow/coarse. Looks a good tank of a classic and from the images seems very presentable. Quite a lot of spares/tech info support from the Saab club/s on the net too. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 2 Aug 10 13:59   And the new classic is........ - TheManWithNoName

Actually the new classic must be the black Vauxhall Nova Diamond on Autotrader for £3500!!! I kid you not. Last edited by: TheManWithNoName on Mon 2 Aug 10 at 14:00 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 2 Aug 10 17:54   And the new classic is........ - Marc

SWMBO wanted one of these for her first car. It was the only car she had an opinion on really. We only looked at one however - a non turbo five door auto which was lovely apart from the rusty door bottoms which needed new metal letting in. I think the car would have been about 12 years old when we looked at it. Really was built like a tank. She ended up getting a Volvo 440 instead. Ideal car apart from the dreaded "Hi Tech" (read CVT) auto which juddered. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 2 Aug 10 18:55   And the new classic is........ - DP

There are a couple of Nova comedians on there this week. Even 250 bhp worth of bored out C20XE doesn't make a Nova worth £10,000. I don't doubt that's what the individual spent on it, but it ain't worth anything like it. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 2 Apr 11 19:58   And the new classic is........ - Chris White

Hello all, Just thought I'd update you, the Saab has just passed it's first MoT with me, first time pass, no work needed. Couple of advisories - nearside front anti-roll bar has slight play and nearside / offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive. So how much has it cost me so far? Full service just after purchase - £145.69 Small service plus new water pump in February - £209.52 MoT (plus front and rear Euro number plates) - £82.75 So, not too bad at all and I reckon I could easily get the £475 back that I paid for it, but I'm not planning to sell. Any issues? The gearbox is a little notchy, finding fifth gear can sometimes be a little difficult (possible selector issue?) and she doesn't like cold weather (she's a little hesitant and lumpy when cold but runs fine when warmed up). I'm getting married next Friday and we're going to Cornwall for the Easter Weekend and then Brugge for the Royal Wedding weekend so we're going to put some miles on her! Thanks, Chris. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 2 Apr 11 20:13   And the new classic is........ - Zero

> >> Couple of advisories - nearside / offside >> rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive. I would get that seen to now, while its still not excessive. With some hard work, kurust, and some underseal, you can get that sorted for next to nowt. Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Sat 2 Apr 11 20:33   And the new classic is........ - Chris White

Thanks for the advice, with getting married and moving house this year money is a little tight, but as you say, a little money spent now will save money in the future. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 2 Apr 11 20:52   And the new classic is........ - Dog

Nice car, I had one about 9 years ago - something different, hope it proves to be reliable for you. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 2 Apr 11 21:10   And the new classic is........ - MD

Good luck and enjoy. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 2 Apr 11 21:07   And the new classic is........ - MD

Link don't work. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 2 Apr 11 21:09   And the new classic is........ - Chris White

Link to pictures?? Works fine from here........ Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 2 Apr 11 21:13   And the new classic is........ - MD

Should have replied to Iffy's post at 11.09. oops sorry Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 2 Apr 11 21:13   And the new classic is........ - ....

Nice looking example. My wife still wants one, preferrably one that looks like a VW Polo Harlequin. I had the later 900 based on the Cavalier platform, fine car for mile munching absolute carbage in the corners. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 3 Apr 11 19:26   And the new classic is........ - AshT

Nice car Chris, good to hear it's going well for you. I've got the Cavalier based model at the moment gmac - had it a few months and it's been faultless up to now. Fuel consumption's a bit eye watering (I do well to get 30mpg on the way to work) but it's got a combination of reliability and comfort which more than make up for that. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 3 Apr 11 19:37   And the new classic is........ - Armel Coussine

>> absolute carbage in the corners. gmac, with 'carbage' you have coined a useful new word for people like us. Congratulations! Deliberate, or a happy accident? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 3 Apr 11 20:38   And the new classic is........ - Dave_

www.topgear.com/content/timetoburn/sections/carbage/ Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 3 Apr 11 20:43   And the new classic is........ - Armel Coussine

Damn! Already old hat... I hadn't noticed. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 3 Apr 11 22:49   And the new classic is........ - ....

I'm not some carphound ;-) who would claim other peoples work as my own. Sorry to disappoint AC. I thought everyone knew Top Gear's phrase usually referring to something that looks like it has crashed through a Halford's window. AshT, the Cavalier based 900 can present some eye watering bills. I had the V6 auto., averaged 26.9mpg regardless of how or where driven, the lowest price main dealers service I paid was a tenner shy of five-hundred pounds. That was late 90's with a 20% discount card as I'd bought the car there. Last edited by: gmac on Sun 3 Apr 11 at 22:49 Reply to this message | Report message