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Saab 900 Se Turbo Talladega Edition on 2040-cars

US $7,999.00

Year:1997 Mileage:129000 Color: Red /
Tan

Location:

Holland, Michigan, United States

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Advertising:

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:185 hp 4 cylinder Turbo
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: YS3DF35N7V2045446 Year: 1997
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Saab
Model: 900
Trim: SE Turbo Hatchback 2-Door
Options: Only 500 of the Talladega Edition were made with, Special Body Color Spoiler, Special two-tone leather interior package, Six disc cd changer, leather trim wheel and gear shift, color matched front spoiler, color matched door mirrors, Saab Super Aero Wheels, Talladega Edition Emblem, Cayenne Red Metallic Paint, Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: Front wheel drive
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 129,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: TALLADEGA EDITION
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"The only defects I'm aware of or areas where car is not perfect: center caps on wheels are cosmetically flawed and can be repainted or replaced; minor dings and rock chips as might be expected in a 16 year old car with original paint -as you can see in photos you need to really look to find them; leather shows minimal wear - almost perfect but I don't want to suggest they have no evidence of wear; leather on shift knob shows significant wear; plastic release lever on 1/3 portion of fold-down rear seat on passenger side needs to be replaced; hood struts, that hold hood open work but are weak. Car was inspected by Mile Hi in Denver and by Red Noland Cadillac in Colorado Springs and passed with flying colors. Inspection suggested clutch was showing signs of being at end of service life though it might go another 10-20K miles: I had them replace the clutch - Saab parts, clutch kit, gearbox sleeve, release bearing, resurfaced fly wheel, rear main seal, synthetic fluid."

This vehicle was purchased by an Air Force Officer. She was stationed in Italy and so the car was shipped to her there from the factory in Trollhatten. Upon receiving orders to an Air Base just outside of Las Vegas, she shipped the car there. It was in Las Vegas that the second and only other owners bought the vehicle. They moved after a number of years to Grand Junction, Colorado. So the car has always lived in the desert and consequently has no rust. I have not searched over it with terrific intensity looking for rust, but I can tell you that I have never yet seen even a bolt or screw that is rusted on it. There is a little on the exhaust pipe and at the muffler, but that is on those components and it is insignificant. I wanted a rust free car and in a way got more than I'd bargained for.

My plan was to downsize from my 2007 9.3 Sport Combi 60th Anniversary Edition, or have this car be my son's first car as he will turn 16 in February. I'm still happy to do either as it is a terrific vehicle.

I have owned Saabs since 1976, and so my love for them is irrational. They have always treated me spectacularly. But, now that I have driven this one from Colorado to Michigan I cannot help but think this: I have never seen a Talladega model before, (if you don' t know about Saab having representatives from the sanctioning body choose vehicles off the assembly line to go to the Talledega Raceway in the United States in order to run flat-out for 25,000 miles at 140 mph, look it up. Saabs records still stand) Anyway, have never seen one before, and this one ... well, it just belongs in someone's collection, in a climate controlled garage or museum! I will just feel really guilty if either my son or myself use it as a daily driver in Michigan as it seems to me that the species is about to become extinct and we have probably the BEST example left in the country. But, take a look at the 90 pictures I've posted on SmugMug through this link and decide for yourself!

http://cieplymaavelous.smugmug.com/Other/SAAB-900-SE-TURBO-TALLADEGA/32471385_2gVXPK#!i=2826247226&k=Vxz2Dcd

(remember there are over 90 photos on 3 pages so don't quit after the first page!)

Anyway, if there is not a collector or someone who wants to give the car a home in a dry climate out there, I'll actually be happy and I think my son will be the big winner...because I feel this car is ideal for him, especially over the '89 Jeep he inherited. No offense Jeep, but he's going to have his hands full saving for insurance without sacrificing gas mileage, and I'd rather he enjoy Saab safety.

So I guess this ad is just my effort to try to preserve what might be the last and best Talladega, and if it doesn't happen, then we can welcome it to the family with a clear conscience.

Just had it checked out before driving to Michigan from Colorado by the best Saab Tech in Colorado Springs. He gave it an excellent review but suggested he thought the clutch was at the end of it's service life. Although he suggested I might get another 10-20K out of it, I had Red Noland Cadillac put new Saab parts - clutch kit, Gearboxforksleeve, release bearing, rear main seal, and synthetic fluid - in it. Should be golden for at least 100,000 miles I would think! The previous owners had just had it serviced at Mile-Hi in Denver and they were folks who told the shop just to do whatever needed to be done. So the car has been pampered and well cared for as far as maintenance goes.

Put in new all weather Weather-Tech matts and cargo matt. New Bosch Icon (front) Evolution (rear) wiper blades. Fresh Mobil 1 oil and Mann filter. A the car was super clean, spent a day detailing it to my standards.

Feel free to call if you have questions, I could go on, but if you've read this far I'm lucky because it means I've found another irrational Saab lover.

The car is as it looks in the pictures. On the drive from Colorado I got stuck in the miles of 55 mph limit roads through Illinois and the blessing was that I got 35.3 miles per gallon.

The car leaks nothing, it is that most amazing of all things - a dry Saab!

So, here we go, I find out if it stays or if it goes. Once we get past this last-ditch effort to do the moral thing it will become part of the family and my son will join the ranks of Saab fanatics.

Thanks for looking!

I'm happy to assist with your shipping plans so long as they take my schedule into account.

Happy to pick you up at the Grand Rapids airport.

Will need a Bank Check or Money Order within 4 days of close of auction.

We could garage it for you for a couple of weeks.

If you need longer I don't mind getting you Title and Bill of Sale and suggesting climate controlled storage facilities here so long as you are willing to contract with the storage facility and pay for that service.

Chris

616-510-8108 C

616-298-2640 H

Saab 900 for Sale

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