2001 Saab 9-3 Se Convertible 2-door 2.0l No Reserve!! on 2040-cars
Sherman Oaks, California, United States
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I recently bought the car for $1800 with 161k and invested over $3000 for parts and labor. I needed something to get me through the winter and then donate to my 15 year old daughter. My plan didn't work out cause last night the car died. The car starts but making a lot of noise. I suspect engine problem! I don't feel like investing anymore into it because as you can see by the mileage I don't really need it and by the time I'm back from my business trip, it will be a season for my convertible 911. Bellow is the list of what I replaced so far. NO RESERVE!!! REPLACED BRAKE PADS REPLACED FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED REAR DISC BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED ANTI LOCK POWER BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND RESERVOIR REPLACED FRONT LOWER FORWARD CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT REPLACED CONVERTIBLE ROOF TOP HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR (roof still doesn't open. According to mechanic it needs a universal joint $79 part located in the trunk). REPLACED ALTERNATOR REPLACED BELT REPLACED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY REPLACED TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER REPLACED LCD ON INFORMATION DISPLAY UNIT REPLACED LCD DISPLAY ON AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL Year: 2001 Make: Saab Model: 9-3 Trim: SE Convertible 2-Door Options: Leather Seats, Convertible Drive Type: FWD Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag Mileage: 162,515 Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats, HEATED SEATS Sub Model: CONVERTIBLE Exterior Color: Silver Interior Color: Black Number of Doors: 2 Number of Cylinders: 4 |
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