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Goodbye Corvette
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From: Suwanee Georgia
Goodbye Corvette
Sorry guys, I made a business decision a few days back due to ongoing issues with my 86 Vette. A very nice car with only 122K and I was the second owner, however, it was nickel and diming me to death so I cut my losses.
I traded my Corvette at a friends wholesale dealer for a 1995 Saab 900SE Turbo. I have had Saab's before and they have treated me right. This one is in cherry condition and packs a bit of a punch with the 185bhp motor. I would have sold my car on the board but dont have the time for that stuff so I just traded it and walked away with another in just 1 hour. They gave me $6,200 for it so not too bad.
I will chime in time and again and help who I can with what I have learned here. Dont plan on another Vette unless it is for a weekend car or something, mine just did not like to be driven daily I quess.
Thanks to everyone for your support when I was having all my car issues and questions.
I traded my Corvette at a friends wholesale dealer for a 1995 Saab 900SE Turbo. I have had Saab's before and they have treated me right. This one is in cherry condition and packs a bit of a punch with the 185bhp motor. I would have sold my car on the board but dont have the time for that stuff so I just traded it and walked away with another in just 1 hour. They gave me $6,200 for it so not too bad.
I will chime in time and again and help who I can with what I have learned here. Dont plan on another Vette unless it is for a weekend car or something, mine just did not like to be driven daily I quess.
Thanks to everyone for your support when I was having all my car issues and questions.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2004
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Originally Posted by JCOrion
Sorry guys, I made a business decision a few days back due to ongoing issues with my 86 Vette. A very nice car with only 122K and I was the second owner, however, it was nickel and diming me to death so I cut my losses.
I traded my Corvette at a friends wholesale dealer for a 1995 Saab 900SE Turbo. I have had Saab's before and they have treated me right. This one is in cherry condition and packs a bit of a punch with the 185bhp motor. I would have sold my car on the board but dont have the time for that stuff so I just traded it and walked away with another in just 1 hour. They gave me $6,200 for it so not too bad.
I will chime in time and again and help who I can with what I have learned here. Dont plan on another Vette unless it is for a weekend car or something, mine just did not like to be driven daily I quess.
Thanks to everyone for your support when I was having all my car issues and questions.
I traded my Corvette at a friends wholesale dealer for a 1995 Saab 900SE Turbo. I have had Saab's before and they have treated me right. This one is in cherry condition and packs a bit of a punch with the 185bhp motor. I would have sold my car on the board but dont have the time for that stuff so I just traded it and walked away with another in just 1 hour. They gave me $6,200 for it so not too bad.
I will chime in time and again and help who I can with what I have learned here. Dont plan on another Vette unless it is for a weekend car or something, mine just did not like to be driven daily I quess.
Thanks to everyone for your support when I was having all my car issues and questions.
Pro
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 541
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From: Kalama WA
Originally Posted by JCOrion
Sorry guys, I made a business decision a few days back due to ongoing issues with my 86 Vette. A very nice car with only 122K and I was the second owner, however, it was nickel and diming me to death so I cut my losses.
I traded my Corvette at a friends wholesale dealer for a 1995 Saab 900SE Turbo. I have had Saab's before and they have treated me right. This one is in cherry condition and packs a bit of a punch with the 185bhp motor. I would have sold my car on the board but dont have the time for that stuff so I just traded it and walked away with another in just 1 hour. They gave me $6,200 for it so not too bad.
I will chime in time and again and help who I can with what I have learned here. Dont plan on another Vette unless it is for a weekend car or something, mine just did not like to be driven daily I quess.
Thanks to everyone for your support when I was having all my car issues and questions.
I traded my Corvette at a friends wholesale dealer for a 1995 Saab 900SE Turbo. I have had Saab's before and they have treated me right. This one is in cherry condition and packs a bit of a punch with the 185bhp motor. I would have sold my car on the board but dont have the time for that stuff so I just traded it and walked away with another in just 1 hour. They gave me $6,200 for it so not too bad.
I will chime in time and again and help who I can with what I have learned here. Dont plan on another Vette unless it is for a weekend car or something, mine just did not like to be driven daily I quess.
Thanks to everyone for your support when I was having all my car issues and questions.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: santa clarita ca
Originally Posted by JCOrion
Sorry guys, I made a business decision a few days back due to ongoing issues with my 86 Vette. A very nice car with only 122K and I was the second owner, however, it was nickel and diming me to death so I cut my losses.
I traded my Corvette at a friends wholesale dealer for a 1995 Saab 900SE Turbo. I have had Saab's before and they have treated me right. This one is in cherry condition and packs a bit of a punch with the 185bhp motor. I would have sold my car on the board but dont have the time for that stuff so I just traded it and walked away with another in just 1 hour. They gave me $6,200 for it so not too bad.
I will chime in time and again and help who I can with what I have learned here. Dont plan on another Vette unless it is for a weekend car or something, mine just did not like to be driven daily I quess.
Thanks to everyone for your support when I was having all my car issues and questions.
I traded my Corvette at a friends wholesale dealer for a 1995 Saab 900SE Turbo. I have had Saab's before and they have treated me right. This one is in cherry condition and packs a bit of a punch with the 185bhp motor. I would have sold my car on the board but dont have the time for that stuff so I just traded it and walked away with another in just 1 hour. They gave me $6,200 for it so not too bad.
I will chime in time and again and help who I can with what I have learned here. Dont plan on another Vette unless it is for a weekend car or something, mine just did not like to be driven daily I quess.
Thanks to everyone for your support when I was having all my car issues and questions.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,094
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From: Coldville
good luck, whatever works for you.
If you dont want a car get rid of it!
We are living in great times there are allot of great new and used cars out there besides vettes, foo me i havent had all these problems on my 1986 but "any" car 20 years old is going to have some problems....
But one more thing dont come crying when you get another car and it starts acting up on you those turbo saabs can be spendy to repair
so be for warned.
good luck
If you dont want a car get rid of it!
We are living in great times there are allot of great new and used cars out there besides vettes, foo me i havent had all these problems on my 1986 but "any" car 20 years old is going to have some problems....
But one more thing dont come crying when you get another car and it starts acting up on you those turbo saabs can be spendy to repair
so be for warned.
good luck
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From: PA
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by jimmers
Sad to hear....but aslong as your happy thats what matters.
Sorry to hear that it didn't work out for you. Hopefully you will be back to another Vette sometime in the future.
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Good luck, JC. I think your car just got "to a point", as you say. That doesn't exclude your getting a newer model C4. The later years got better as you know. But have fun with the Saab. I'm hardpressed to think that it's reliable, but I take you at your word that they've been good to you. Come back and visit as much as you can tho. 
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Richmond VA
You'll be back. The first time you stomp the throttle in the Saab, you'll realize what you've given up. On the other hand, as long as you're happy, that's really all that matters. Don't be a stranger, stop in from time to time.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Originally Posted by pavell
Saab and trouble free don't go together
The stick shift, non turbo, Saab is a much better car.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
I dont blame you, these are fun cars, but once they start falling apart the needed work outweighs the fun. Enjoy the Saab and hopefully youll pick up a newer vette thats a little more sound.
Burning Brakes
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From: Texarkana TX
EVERY used car is going to eventually have some kind of problem. Whether it is big or small, there will be something that needs fixing on that Saab in the future. I would have sold the vette here on the forum or in the newspaper, then bought a 95 or 96 vette. My 95 (even though I have done some maintenance things) has been very reliable.
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