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Our project Saab was a neglected Saab 9000 that came to the blog in bad shape. However, the first-hand ownership, the Anniversary features and the 98er build year are very supportive. The Swedish youngtimer is supposed to mature into a classic. His story is told here.
Since the first attempts of the blog the Saab 9000 employs me. In June 2011 there was a presentation, followed by a detailed purchase advice. Is not that all that was to be said? In principle not, because times are changing,
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The automatic climate control of the 9000 was one of the most innovative solutions on the market at the time of its release. The Italians, with Lancia Thema, Alfa 164 and Fiat Croma set in the development on partner Borletti. Saab, on the other hand, teamed up with Alps
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As the days get hotter, the thermometer climbs above 35 degrees. High summer in Germany, and the 9000 is doing really well. While significantly younger vehicles give up in the heat, the old Swedish lady seems unimpressed. That changes in one
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80 and 90 years, cars often suffer from electronics problems. When a brand from the Cologne area, the wiring harnesses dissolve. At a Bavarian supplier, electronic defects drive the driver crazy. Saab has relatively little to do with it
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Birthday, 20 years, finally ... At 30. In March it was time. The Saab 9000 Anna Project and its midnight blue, still nameless relative became 20. Together they ran off the line the same day in Trollhättan, came to Germany, and then parted
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It's autumn now. The Anna Project has a workshop appointment in Frankfurt, the air conditioner licks, which was not so pleasant in summer temperatures. Now also the dampers are exchanged, and at the pickup I'm curious like a little boy,
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If it were after the mainstream, then you should not get involved in old cars. Digital mobility is coming, electric cars, fully networked, are considered the future. What do you want there with an analog, now 20 years old Saab
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If there is general advice on how to deal with youngtimers and classics, then this: never give up! Anna came to us as a nursing case in April 2013. Then stood in the hangar for almost 2 years until we got the
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Last Saturday. The sun is shining, just perfect weather in Upper Franconia. Ralf Muckelbauer and his family have invited to the inauguration of their new dealership to Bamberg. Against 10: 30 clock I arrive at the new Saab - Subaru location.
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Anyone who moves an old car should have a certain tolerance and the willingness to repair minor defects themselves. Even a Saab Youngtimer is ready for some surprise, especially if it is moved in everyday life.
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The 1. November 2016 came just as abruptly as every year the 24. December ... Unfavorable only that exactly on this date, the majority of my Saabs moved into the winter quarters - and only one car with valid approval in the carport
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If you ask what I saw from Saab this winter, then there is an answer: drove Saab 9000. In self-experiment with a Saab classic through the dark and cold seasons. Does it work? The answer comes in
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The days are dark, cold and uncomfortable. Good if you can get in a preheated Saab. Even better if you do something good for the environment in addition to the comfort gain and at the same time spare the technology.
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What is happening with the Saab 9000? For years he was considered inconspicuous and was estimated in the favorable case as a low-priced consumption car. If you went to a meeting with an 9000, then he was just another Daily Driver, the
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In the meantime, Anna has mutated into a daily companion. The start was not easy, but we made friends. Old cars have character and idiosyncrasies. There are mysterious places that Anna does not like, which makes her unmistakable.
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