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[Bitter]

Even though it's GM Saab it's still built like a tank. As long as you don't mind it leaking something all the time it should last fairly well as long as you keep it full of fluids. Be aware that it's got a literal labyrinth of hoses under the hood for oil, coolant, p/s, etc so it's not very user friendly to work on past basic stuff like spark plugs. I don't know if the Saab version of the Eco-tec engine had timing chain issues or not or if 03 was past those problems. We had a customer with that drivetrain in a wagon and they just constantly abused the car, I think it's still going. Like one oil change a year, almost  no oil, running it out of random fluids, over heating it, etc. Kept on going. What a shitbox but it ran.

[handymanshandle]

40 minutes ago, Bitter said:

Even though it's GM Saab it's still built like a tank. As long as you don't mind it leaking something all the time it should last fairly well as long as you keep it full of fluids. Be aware that it's got a literal labyrinth of hoses under the hood for oil, coolant, p/s, etc so it's not very user friendly to work on past basic stuff like spark plugs. I don't know if the Saab version of the Eco-tec engine had timing chain issues or not or if 03 was past those problems. We had a customer with that drivetrain in a wagon and they just constantly abused the car, I think it's still going. Like one oil change a year, almost  no oil, running it out of random fluids, over heating it, etc. Kept on going. What a shitbox but it ran.

well that's my concern lol

 

that if there are leaks, where are they and how bad they are.

 

I figure it's a 16 year old car so there's bound to be leaks, however the extent I'm not so sure.

 

the trunk has issues opening and makes a noise in motion from the springs but that seems normal?

the glovebox someone broke and there's a piece of interior trim on the passenger side next to key hole thing (CIM?) that's loose

and yeah that one pic I uploaded I saw the mess of hoses

[bcredeur97]

23 minutes ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

well that's my concern lol

 

that if there are leaks, where are they and how bad they are.

 

I figure it's a 16 year old car so there's bound to be leaks, however the extent I'm not so sure.

 

the trunk has issues opening and makes a noise in motion from the springs but that seems normal?

the glovebox someone broke and there's a piece of interior trim on the passenger side next to key hole thing (CIM?) that's loose

and yeah that one pic I uploaded I saw the mess of hoses

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michelin tires means someone took care of it prob.

I only say that though because they usually cost more than what most ppl buy.

[handymanshandle]

10 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

michelin tires means someone took care of it prob.

I only say that though because they usually cost more than what most ppl buy.

I was kinda surprised to see Michelin lol

but yeah that's good to know that's a good sign lol

 

it's one owner so and yeah under 100k miles

[Bitter]

Without seeing it I'd venture a guess that the Saab is a more solid car than the Tribute, just being lower miles. Also Saab owners are weirdos so more likely it was somewhat taken care of.

[Energycore]

4 minutes ago, Bitter said:

Saab owners are weirdos

I knew Saab was the car for me!

[RevoltTrain]

3 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

so uh there's a Chevy Dealer's Bargain lot near my work so I walked over there this morning and saw a pretty decent 2003 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan.

One owner, no accidents 

 

96,006 miles for $3,480.

 

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Seems to be the twin to my 05 Arc, mine has about 80K on it and has been rock solid other than some typical maintenance stuff. That's a solid deal as well for a Big T model

(2.0t had a smaller turbo, 2.0T had a bigger turbo)

 

The gas gauge on these cars tend to be a bit finicky, mine reads empty until I burn between 1/16 or 1/8 of a tank

 

These cars tend to let water in every now and then from the cabin air filter, either get a new gasket, or a bit of sealer on the surface and that takes care of it perfectly.

 

The radio you better love (The headunit that is) because it's connected with fiber optics and is nearly impossible to replace outright with an aftermarket unit, if you wanted an aftermarket one people take out the CD player and wire up a headunit in that location. 

 

Other than those minor issues (Which can be taken care of in an afternoon) it's an absolutely phenomenal car, especially for the price they go for

 

2 hours ago, Bitter said:

Even though it's GM Saab it's still built like a tank. As long as you don't mind it leaking something all the time it should last fairly well as long as you keep it full of fluids. Be aware that it's got a literal labyrinth of hoses under the hood for oil, coolant, p/s, etc so it's not very user friendly to work on past basic stuff like spark plugs. I don't know if the Saab version of the Eco-tec engine had timing chain issues or not or if 03 was past those problems. We had a customer with that drivetrain in a wagon and they just constantly abused the car, I think it's still going. Like one oil change a year, almost  no oil, running it out of random fluids, over heating it, etc. Kept on going. What a shitbox but it ran.

Mine has never had a leak of any nature, 05 with 80K on it. Only issues I've had are typical maintenance things

[RevoltTrain]

8 minutes ago, Bitter said:

Without seeing it I'd venture a guess that the Saab is a more solid car than the Tribute, just being lower miles. Also Saab owners are weirdos so more likely it was somewhat taken care of.

I've only had 3 so far. But I do love them dearly, always on the hunt for another one, or a few more

[Oskar94a]

Me and my father got an offer to buy a ford model t 1911, a once in a lifetime offer that we accepted. 

 

My father's 1914 (left) model t and my and my father's 1911 model t (right)

 

 

There is some restoration to be done on the 1911 which is going to be fixed during the winter. 

[warmmilk]

On 9/21/2019 at 5:26 PM, chaozbandit said:

Hows the weather down there

 

 

lmao

 

@warmmilk @bcredeur97

I saw that on his stories, that rain was nuts!

 

also Jackie totaled his BMW Supra...  

[handymanshandle]

7 hours ago, RevoltTrain said:

Seems to be the twin to my 05 Arc, mine has about 80K on it and has been rock solid other than some typical maintenance stuff. That's a solid deal as well for a Big T model

(2.0t had a smaller turbo, 2.0T had a bigger turbo)

 

The gas gauge on these cars tend to be a bit finicky, mine reads empty until I burn between 1/16 or 1/8 of a tank

 

These cars tend to let water in every now and then from the cabin air filter, either get a new gasket, or a bit of sealer on the surface and that takes care of it perfectly.

 

The radio you better love (The headunit that is) because it's connected with fiber optics and is nearly impossible to replace outright with an aftermarket unit, if you wanted an aftermarket one people take out the CD player and wire up a headunit in that location. 

 

Other than those minor issues (Which can be taken care of in an afternoon) it's an absolutely phenomenal car, especially for the price they go for

 

Mine has never had a leak of any nature, 05 with 80K on it. Only issues I've had are typical maintenance things

A bit of update to the price too, $2700 now. That’s kinda irresistible lol

[PandaCopyRight]

13 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

so uh there's a Chevy Dealer's Bargain lot near my work so I walked over there this morning and saw a pretty decent 2003 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan.

One owner, no accidents 

 

96,006 miles for $3,480.

 

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finally a good car...  

get it before someone else does .... 
Also the rust in the pics ... finally looks easily fixable

[handymanshandle]

15 minutes ago, PandaCopyRight said:

 

finally a good car...  

get it before someone else does .... 
Also the rust in the pics ... finally looks easily fixable

Oh yeah it’s $2700 now 

the only things I know for sure is wrong with it is the trunk is reluctant to open and the glove box is broken not sure how it is mechanically but it seems like someone took care of it

[PandaCopyRight]

16 minutes ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

Oh yeah it’s $2700 now 

the only things I know for sure is wrong with it is the trunk is reluctant to open and the glove box is broken not sure how it is mechanically but it seems like someone took care of it

saabs .. .especially if its a 1 owner car ... are taken care of 

saab owners tend to love them

[RevoltTrain]

4 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

A bit of update to the price too, $2700 now. That’s kinda irresistible lol

I paid over 4000 for mine, and don't regret it one bit. That's a steal

[Bitter]

5 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

A bit of update to the price too, $2700 now. That’s kinda irresistible lol

That's a deal. Go for it!

[chaozbandit]

15 hours ago, warmmilk said:

I saw that on his stories, that rain was nuts!

 

also Jackie totaled his BMW Supra...  

 

Zupra

 

RIP

 

August 2019 - September 2019

[warmmilk]

1 hour ago, chaozbandit said:

 

Zupra

 

RIP

 

August 2019 - September 2019

hahahahahah... it lasted more than a month didn't it?

 

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damn you're right... His first Supra vid was posted August 10th

[chaozbandit]

27 minutes ago, warmmilk said:

hahahahahah... it lasted more than a month didn't it?

 

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damn you're right... His first Supra vid was posted August 10th

 

Yep Alex posted to his story. I have it somewhere...

 

 

[handymanshandle]

@Bitter@RevoltTrain@PandaCopyRight

 

Can't do shit til Saturday but the sales person made me super anxious because someone test drove it like 40 minutes after the guy drove me around the block in it.

It's super nice lol

[bcredeur97]

30 minutes ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

 

@Bitter@RevoltTrain@PandaCopyRight

 

Can't do shit til Saturday but the sales person made me super anxious because someone test drove it like 40 minutes after the guy drove me around the block in it.

It's super nice lol

Clean that engine bay! Lol

 

when I bought my civic first thing I did was clean everything I was gonna have to work on. Entire engine bay, all the suspension (took wheels off and cleaned) 

 

I hate dirt falling in my face when I’m trying to fix something 

[warmmilk]

7 hours ago, chaozbandit said:

 

Yep Alex posted to his story. I have it somewhere...

 

 

yeah it sucks.. but he had track insurance, so its not the end of the world.  his crash vid youtube comments tho... people are assholes...

[PandaCopyRight]

12 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

 

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@Bitter@RevoltTrain@PandaCopyRight

 

Can't do shit til Saturday but the sales person made me super anxious because someone test drove it like 40 minutes after the guy drove me around the block in it.

It's super nice lol

duuuuuude .. get it ... ASAP  

[RevoltTrain]

On 9/24/2019 at 9:40 PM, pinksnowbirdie said:

 

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@Bitter@RevoltTrain@PandaCopyRight

 

Can't do shit til Saturday but the sales person made me super anxious because someone test drove it like 40 minutes after the guy drove me around the block in it.

It's super nice lol

If you happen to pick it up, definitely make sure you pick up a new battery cover for it

 

https://www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts/12789451

 

Still available OEM brand new, for ~$30

[handymanshandle]

1 hour ago, RevoltTrain said:

If you happen to pick it up, definitely make sure you pick up a new battery cover for it

 

https://www.esaabparts.com/saab/parts/12789451

 

Still available OEM brand new, for ~$30

Actually the battery cover was in the trunk from what I last saw lol