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1997 Saab 9000 Aero 5 Speed on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:94100 Color: Blue /
 Tan
Location:

Clementon, New Jersey, United States

Clementon, New Jersey, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.3L 2290CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Transmission:Manual
VIN: YS3CH65R4V1003039 Year: 1997
Make: Saab
Model: 9000
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Trim: Aero Hatchback 4-Door
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 94,100
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Doors: 5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

1997 SAAB 9000 AERO HATCHBACK,  5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION.  THIS HAS BEEN MY DAILY DRIVER AND i REALLY HATE TO SELL IT BUT I HAVE ONE TOO MANY CARS NOW AND ONE OF THEM HAS TO GO....SO HERE IT IS.  I HAVE OWNED ALL KINDS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CARS IN MY LIFE  AND THE SAAB AERO IS STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITE TOP 3 CARS.  I THINK ITS BECAUSE EVERY CAR IS A COMPROMISE....YOU GET THIS BUT GIVE UP THAT.  BUT THE AERO DOES EVERYTHING SO WELL AND IT GIVES UP NOTHING IS PROBABLY WHY I LIKE IT SO MUCH.  WHERE ELSE CAN YOU GET SUPERB POWER AND GET OVER 30 MPG AT THE SAME TIME?  GREAT LOOKS AND THE ABILITY TO CRAM A TON OF STUFF IN THE HATCH?  ALL THE LUXURY YOU COULD WANT AND WITH GREAT RELIABILITY?  ALL WITH THE AERO...THAT'S JUST MY TAKE ON IT.  THIS AERO RUNS GREAT......CLUTCH, ENGINE, AND GEARBOX WORK EXCELLENT, TURBO BOOSTS GREAT RIGHT TO THE END OF THE GAUGE LIKE IT SHOULD AS IT PUSHES YOU BACK IN THE FINE AERO LEATHER SPORTS SEATS.  MECHANICALLY, I WOULD DRIVE IT ACROSS COUNTRY TOMORROW WITH NO WORRIES.  NEW PLUGS, AIR FILTER, AND FRONT BRAKES LAST MONTH.  AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT BLOWING COLD NOW AND ABS LIGHT IS ON, PROBABLY WILL NEED  A BRAKE SENSOR FOR THAT AS THE BRAKES WORK GREAT.  STEREO AND CD WORK FINE, BUT ANTENNA END IS GONE AND YOU WILL NEED IT TO GET RECEPTION SO I HAVE BEEN JUST PLAYING CD'S WHICH SOUND GREAT.  TIRES ARE GOOD ALL AROUND AND PAINT IS STILL GOOD, EXCEPT FOR THE FRONT LEFT FENDER WHICH HAD DEVELOPED SOME RUST AROUND THE OUTER LIP AREA AND HAD TREATED IT AND COVERED IT TO KEEP IT FROM GETTING WORSE.  SUPRISINGLY, THE REST OF THE CAR IS COMPLETELY RUST FREE, INCLUDING THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR WHICH LOOKS LIKE A CAR ONLY A COUPLE YEARS OLD.  THE RIGHT FENDER OUTSIDE MOLDING WAS MISSING WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR, AND I AM GUESSING BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM ON THE LEFT FENDER MOLDING THE PREVIOUS OWNER REMOVED IT AS TO NOT HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPEN THERE.  ALSO THE TRIM PIECE BEHIND THE RIGHT FENDER IS NOT THERE, HARD TO NOTICE IT ACTUALLY.  INTERIOR IS IN NICE SHAPE, LEATHER SEATS STILL LOOKS GOOD WITH ALL FUNCTIONS WORKING PROPERLY.  SUNROOF WORKS GREAT AND DOESNT LEAK.  EXHAUST IS IN GOOD SHAPE.  ALL GAUGES WORK AS THEY SHOULD, AS WELL AS LIGHTS, BLINKERS AND TURN SIGNALS.  RIGHT FENDER HAS A SMALL DING IN IT, OTHERWISE ITS A PRETTY STRAIGHT CAR.  REAR BUMPER COVER HAS SOME CLEAR LIFTING, REST OF THE CAR HAS THE USUAL MINOR SCRATCHES ASSOCIATED WITH A 1997 MODEL AND LOOKS GOOD.  ALL IN ALL A GOOD RUNNING, HARD TO FIND LOW MILEAGE 5 SPEED AERO THAT NEEDS SOME MINOR TLC.  IF YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A GOOD LOW MILEAGE AERO 5 SPEED, THIS MIGHT JUST BE YOUR CAR AS I DON'T SEE THEM WITH UNDER 100K MUCH ANYMORE.  I WILL REQUIRE A$200.00 DEPOSIT WITHIN 48 HOURS TO SECURE YOUR WINNING BID OR THE CAR WILL BE OFFERED TO THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER OR RELISTED AND NEGATIVE FEEDBACK WILL BE LEFT, SO SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY PLEASE.     BALANCE DUE WITH 7 DAYS FROM AUCTION'S END TO BE IN CASH ONLY AT PICKUP.  LOW RESERVE SO DON'T ASK!  FLY IN AND DRIVE HOME IF YOU CHOOSE.  ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, JUST ASK.  HAPPY BIDDING! 

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