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July 27, 2011 10:03 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

Today I am the proud owner of a 1987 Saab 900 Turbo in a proper black.

The good:

Car runs great and was recently gifted with new brakes, radiator, and interior.

The Bad:

Rot on the doors, transmission is shot.

I am in the middle of reaping all the usable parts off of my old 900S. This includes the enture suspension (87 is early suspension with front mounted hand brake and funky wheels), transmission (Which I will send out for new syncros and bearings) fog lights, stereo and speakers, and all the new parts I put into the car over the last 9 months.

Total Price: $800

Now I need to get it home

Turbo Saab
July 27, 2011 10:12 a.m. Luke SuperDork

Nice! I reckon black is the best colour for these, and it'll look great with your Aero wheels.

Since you're taking it apart, is there any trick for beefing up the gearbox?
July 27, 2011 10:14 a.m. Snowdoggie HalfDork

I have to update mine too, as soon as I look in the backyard and remember what I bought last week.
July 27, 2011 12:49 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

IN talking to the seller.. found out that I have a rare saab.. the air blows cold air
July 27, 2011 2:10 p.m. EvanB SuperDork

A few minutes ago I had a strong desire to own a Saab, I searched CL and couldn't find a decent one under $1000. Now I find out that you bought a 900 turbo for $800 in Ohio .

Congrats though, looks like a great car.
July 27, 2011 2:32 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

check www.saabnet.com.. the best saabs are there
July 28, 2011 12:11 p.m. darkbuddha New Reader

Those damn transmissions... weak link, and kinda pricey to fix. But gotta say I always liked my brother's '80s Saab 900s... he had an early 16v, a couple turbos, and a thoroughly ordinary NA model that seemed to like to burn oil but ran like a top no matter what he did to it.

Good luck with the project, and good luck with the transmission.
July 28, 2011 12:40 p.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit Dork

I really want an Edwardian grey SPG, one of these days.
July 28, 2011 12:57 p.m. procainestart Dork

Congratulations, you nut.

You might be able to sell the brakes/spindles from the '87 on saabrally.com -- if memory serves, they are the old style with vented rotors and can be used on 99s, or possibly someone with a pre-88 900 looking for a minor brake upgrade.
July 28, 2011 2:20 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

good plan on the early suspension bits. Didn't think there would be a demand for them
July 28, 2011 3:47 p.m. Powar Dork

Congrats on the buy! If the body is clean, that price is good. I have a pair of non-rusty black doors from my '88SPG that you could have if you can find a way to get them home that isn't a huge pain in either of our asses.

I recently fixed my A/C in the C900. Its been nice having it during these 110*+ heat index days.
July 28, 2011 4:31 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

depends on where you are, Powar. Black doors would be better than the gray ones I am taking off of my 91
July 28, 2011 4:38 p.m. Taiden HalfDork

Aside from black, I have a huge hard-on for Beryl Green and whatever this red is called.
July 28, 2011 4:41 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

talladaga?
July 29, 2011 1:36 p.m. Taiden HalfDork

I think talladega is much brighter, but i dont really know
July 29, 2011 2:34 p.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit Dork

Mad and Powar, I will be driving from Columbus Ohio to Tobyhanna PA at the end of next week and I should have room in my car.

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