Buying First Saab Today!
10-10-2008, 08:46 AM
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Buying First Saab Today!
Hello all! I just joined the forum as I am buying my first Saab today! It's a 1999 9-3 SE silver with charcoal leather interior. I am stating the modding this weekend. Any suggestions? Glad to be here!
10-10-2008, 12:07 PM
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RE: Buying First Saab Today!
Actually have a minor hick up. I went to pick it up this morning only to find out there is a problem with the heate box. I have been researching this online for the past hour or so and see that this is a common problem with the Saabs. I am still trying to find out a quick and easy fix without having to replace the heaer box. If we have to replace the heater box I think I am going to pass on the car. Oherwise the car is really nice.
It's a 99 with 115K. The first things I want to do is make some exterior mods with some Viggen touches. I really like this rooftop window spoiler I saw on a 9-3 but have no idea where to find it.
It's a 99 with 115K. The first things I want to do is make some exterior mods with some Viggen touches. I really like this rooftop window spoiler I saw on a 9-3 but have no idea where to find it.
10-10-2008, 02:14 PM
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10-10-2008, 02:30 PM
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RE: Buying First Saab Today!
No it's actually from the heat control unit not moving well. He replaced it but the control ***** still don't move freely. They are telling me it's a common problem but major bucks to repair if it's the heater box binding up.
10-10-2008, 02:32 PM
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.... I'm really upset about this b/c I was so looking forward to buying this car as my first Saab (actually it's for the wife but I think I may sell my Wrangler and get another Saab b/c I'm falling in love already!). and I may have to pass on it!
10-10-2008, 07:50 PM
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.... and how did you fix it? I am on the fence with this car. If he drops the price enough I will buy it and try the fix myself. From what I understand, I have to remove the entire dash and console, remove and replace the heater box (which I think is really called a Distributor Box) then re-assemble the car. It's suppoed to be like a 9 - 10 hour job!
10-10-2008, 08:40 PM
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RE: Buying First Saab Today!
9-10 hours is an optimistic estimate for a first timer...you don't need to dismantle the entire dash though...just the center console, glove box and side covers. I took the passenger side of the "drum" out and filed it to make it slimmer and than also used silicone lubricant....haven't had a problem for two years now...