Elev12k":bwp5tuv4 said:My father has a 9000 2.3 Low Pressure Turbo (LPT) Anniversary. He bought it new in 1997 and it has done 140k kms since then. It only needed new tyres and that kind of regular stuff. Very reliable car.
The 9000 is a comfortable, roomy, save way of transport and they are relively economical and environmental friendly (for a car their size)
The interior design looks really up to date for a car designed in 1984. Exterior has had a face lift in 1991. I can think of newer cars that look way more dated.
They are excellent bike carriers with the huge and easy accesable (huge door) boot.
Actually I pushed my father to buy it back then in 1997 and not another Mercedes. I didn't like the new E design and they also lost a bit of their build quality at that time.
2nd hand 9000s can be had at a bargain. I think they are heavily underrated cars.
Personally I do have a 1993 900i-16. It is not as good, but I am very happy with it as it is a joy to ride and I think it is stylish.
This pic provides a glimpse of my fathers 9000:
The green 900 is mine.
- Melvin
I have a very same 1997 SAAB 9000 CSE 2.3T, it´s a jubileum (50th anniversary model) called A50.
Wooden steering wheel, minilite lookalike wheels and leather seats with alcantara inlays and a stamped aeroplane in back.
My has did 220.000 km right now and still going strong.
I will leave this car to www.nordicuhr.se and chip the engine to ste 3 and see if it´s flying low.
