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1996 Saab 900 Se Turbo Convertible 2-door 2.0l on 2040-cars

US $1,880.00
Year:1996 Mileage:158650
Location:

Astoria, New York, United States

Astoria, New York, United States
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Black, 2-door
4-seater, convertible, automatic top
Big trunk, low mileage
5 speed manual

This car has been maintained very well (see recent maintenance below). It's still running on the original clutch, so it's time for a replacement (car being sold as-is), but is in otherwise excellent condition. The car drives great and gets excellent highway mileage (over 30 mpg). This car has treated me well over the years (and has been a lot of fun), but it's becoming too much of a hassle to have a car in the city.

As you can see from the pictures, the body is in near-perfect condition (only a few minor scratches on the bumpers). The tonneau cover has some cosmetic damage, but functions like new. The automatic top motor was replaced 3 years ago and works like new. The interior is in good condition. The leather in the driver seat is slightly worn, but the other seats look great. I wash the car by hand regularly (never in the car wash).

This car is a lot of fun to drive. The turbo gives it a nice boost and my friends love riding in it. (The after-market super bass speakers help.) I've taken good care of this Saab. I have all the maintenance records and the title is clean. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Quick Specs:
Model: 1996 Saab 900SE Turbo Convertible, Black
Mileage: 158,XXX
Engine: 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter Turbo
Transmission: 5-speed MANUAL
Drivetrain: FWD -- front-wheel drive
Fuel-efficiency (based on actual mileage I get): Approx 32 MPG highway, 20 MPG city
Convertible Top: Automatic top - works great, motor replaced 3 years ago
Other: power windows, locks, mirrors, and seats, security system, after-market heavy bass speakers

Upgrades and Recent Maintenance:
New oil pan and gasket (at 158k miles) (just done)
New pulley and fan belt (at 158k miles) (just done)
New shocks and suspension with alignment (at 151k miles)
New fuel pump and filter (at 150k miles) - pump typically lasts about 100,000 miles
New brake pads & belts (at 148k miles)
New wiper blades
Full synthetic oil and filter change every 3k miles - last one done at 158k miles (just done)
Coolant flush every 2 years
I always use 92 octane rated (premium) gasoline (car runs fine on the cheaper stuff too, but I prefer premium)
Extra Direct Ignition Cassette - part costs about $300, included free with the car - as a backup

Other Features/Info:
Non-smoker
Automatic adjusting and collapsing side-view mirrors
Automatic seats with 5-way memory setting
Mini wipers on front headlines
Side door warning turn signals
After-market turn signals (sportier look)
Front and rear fog lights
Full leather seats
Heated seats
Rear climate control
AM/FM/tape radio
Locking glove box
Full security system
Fold-down rear seat (so trunk space extends through the back seat, for carrying larger items like a bicycle)
External ski rack
Saab pilot system: monitors fuel efficiency, speed, distance, estimated arrival time, speed warnings, and alarm
Automatic climate control
Zebra seat cover
Fitted car cover

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