Classic Saab Spending
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- A very quick video on the subject of spending time and money on our classic Saabs. For those of you that are interested I have recently started another channel following my day to day job restoring vintage furniture, electronics, motorbikes etc which can view at The Retro Restoration Guy
Music content courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Watching from the U.S.-never owned a Saab-but it doesn't much matter-it's just a fun-interesting hobby.
i am doing full renovation of 1970 99 at the moment... car cost was nothing compare to spendings now. But the joy of searching parts and new knowlage and general experiance is priceless
My 1994 9000 Aero has 370,000 miles on it. It's my daily driver and it had some body damage and other issues when I got it, so it's not nearly in as good condition as some better-preserved examples. It'll never be a show car no matter what work I have done, so I only spend a few hundred a year on essential fixes. But I'll keep it on the road as long as I can! Best wishes from Oklahoma, USA
Thanks for the input ! That's quite a few miles ! Glad it's still going strong - it's hard to keep a daily driver in perfect condition! Thanks for your support !
Hi really enjoy your videos. I’ve a classic 900 turbo Ruby - she’s not a showroom car and I use her as a joint daily driver. 211k miles. She’s had a new gear box 18 months ago as had the reverse problem- lots of other things; brakes exhaust; new stereo with full Bluetooth car kit and streaming. Needs the wheel arches tending to. I love her and whilst I should put a cap on spending it seems I loose all sense of proportionality when something crops up. I’ve been very luck to have had BMWs, Porsche x2 (one 911), Audis, and various other brands. But I honestly think my last 8 years with 93s cabs, wagons and last 2 years with Ruby have been some of the most enjoyable. Keep up the great work. As someone else said your videos and Lee Kelsos keep the passion for the brand alive - oh and I’m from Leyland in the northwest of England
Cheers Stephen ! Yeah I guess the gearboxes have always been a weak point on the OG 900 - my turbo will have a compete gearbox rebuild next winter ! Thanks for the support and watching !
The only parameter I can influence on my SAAB 900 i16v convertible in terms of wear is the way I am using it. So I don't use it as a daily driver - only for the typical sunday afternoon trips to the restaurant or park. Because when something breaks I will replace it (almost) no matter the cost! An exception to the rule is the tour to the SAAB museum anniversary in June this year - hope to see you there!
Yeah I can relate to that - with a recent problem on my 9000 though the convertible has had to step up in terms of use ! Thanks for the comment
Keep up the good work. I look forward to your videos. I have a 1988 Saab 900 convertible. Much upkeep here in Massachusetts. Can add up. Been a subscriber for some time now.
Thanks Paul - my convertible originates from Massachusetts- I guess a high percentage when straight to the states when coming off the production line. Thanks for your support !
I have a 1993 9000. 1st Saab had it 2 years. Im always looking for videos on the 9000. I love the 5spd full pressure turbo! It has me hooked. So I spend a little more than I maybe should or could ever get out of it but it's fun to drive. I can't tell the Mrs. because she just doesn't understand the passion.
My daily driver (2003 9-3 2.0t SportSedan) just gets the necessary maintenence to keep it going it healthy condition. I don't really 'treat' it to any more than that though.
For my projects it's another story, I've got a 9000 CD Turbo with Airflow from Spain, that one is in pretty good condition already but I'm aiming to make it close to new. Also trying to equip it with as many original Saab options as possible, that does cost a pretty penny. I also have a 900 Notchback Turbo with Airflow, which will probably head in that same direction, full suspension overhaul, new hubs with revised brakes etc.
In my opinion it's worth it 😄I get a lot of joy out of restoring my cars and keeping them in good shape.
Yeah I agree - although the 9000 CSE I bought a year ago to originally use as my workhorse and winter beater has not been treated too well but is in great shape and now I'm thinking it needs to be retired and restored as they're becoming sort after classics in themselves - it's been a great car for when I'm on the roads around Sweden - however maybe it's time to pick up a 9-5 wagon to use instead ! Anyway thanks for watching !
Keep up the good work! I like this content a lot, even though I no longer have my c900 :-( It keeps the experience alive somewhat for me.
To the topic of the video, I didn't spend that much on my 900S! It didn't need much - tired suspension was costly. Fixing/upgrading the AC to modern regulations when it failed was costly. I do know that right after I sold it the water pump failed so - I dodged that bullet. It was too reliable to give too many headaches (although it was younger then too)
But I share your philosophy on the cars - I don't own show-pieces. I try to keep mine as pristine as I can, but in good nordic fashion I feel everything I own should have a purpose and be used for that purpose. I drive my current SAAB (93) daily, and my 45 year old Vespas are in regular use as well. I feel it's what they want :-) I'm not terribly attuned to the costs - I think in both cases I'm looking at something no longer being made and as long as it's fun for me I'm willing to spend the time and money to keep them going and out of a crusher
Yeah that's the attitude I have - keep them on the road away from the crusher - I did some modifications to my 900 turbo vert to save some headaches such as making the over engineered coolant system more efficient, removing the AC system and the exchanged the repeatedly failing airbag steering wheel for a standard - the power hood has started playing up but as it has a manual function I'm wondering if it's worth investing the cost to fix right now as it don't plan to sell it anytime soon and it doesn't bother me to take it up and down manually. Thanks for your support mate !
Does it help that you’re one of the 2 1/2 Saab channels I always watch? You, Lee Kelso, and (up until he went and got an Audi) AutoAutopsy. Especially since I too have a C900 vert, keep making content!
As far as cash, I always view repairs as cheaper than new car payments. And with my ‘92 900, being irreplaceable, it always will get the needed repairs. Unfortunately, I just had a heater valve fail, and it dumped coolant into the footwells and soaked my ~1 year old reupholstery job! It is a good weather “daily”, so it isn’t showroom condition, but it is in really good shape.
My other “classic” is an ‘87 Jeep XJ, not as irreplaceable as a Saab, but I put every one of its 350k miles, and it too will get any repairs needed as it’s my baby. I will be starting to refurb it given time, as it really is worn and faded, but mechanically sound. It was rear ended, then stolen a couple years ago, but she’s back, and is still so much better than my new Jeep.
The new Jeep? Well, I won’t cry if it gets in an accident, or stolen, like the ‘87 did..
Thanks for the support and encouragement I appreciate it ! When I started the channel I was in a fixed employed teaching position and my spare time was dedicated a lot to Saab stuff but since I started my own business in the last year It's taken up a lot of time but I'm hoping to get back on track soon.
Yeah I agree regards repairs vs car payments and as I know these cars like the back of my hand, having to work on them doesn't really worry me and it's another way to save money. Like I said in the vid the vert has a lot of investment put into it so it would be counter productive not to continue to maintain it and keep it in good order - and as you know they're resilient cars even when neglected - not that that oils happen with one of mine - too OCD 🙈
I have two 60's VWs and I love them. I have spent a lot of money on them. How ever bang for the buck worth it. Plus I learned so much about them, that I now do all my own repair work. Like everyone I work hard for my money, but I enjoy my little cars . so all & all worth every penny I have spent. Think about all the people you have met, that you would have not have if you didn't have this car. More than likely you have SAAB friends now, how do you put a value on that. Does your SAAB bring you joy. It's more that just a car. I don't know much about this make of car, but I think they are cool. Some day I would like to have a vintage SAAB. I would like to have a vintage 2 stroke or a car like yours. I liked your video, keep them coming if you can. Thank you.
Ive actualy kept ALL costs in a little logbook, even fuel costs, and things like soap or stuff.
If im correct, my Saab 9³ was €1500 and ive spent about ~€3500-4000 for repairing everything.
Subscribed. And thanks for the content... Shared the buying guide with a mechanic who was less experienced with 900s and he thought it great. My primary is a 9-5 (2nd one) and I've probably put almost as much in as I bought it for 6 years old 11 years ago. Just got a few rust spots done and the back end repainted. But 300k later still good fun. One major disaster away from a parts car tho.... Big fixes getting more and more expensive. Fingers crossed on a 900 vert acquisition in progress. Keep it coming!
Thanks Rod ! Appreciate the support ! Hope you find that vert!
Love the videos, keep going. I have a 9000 and 9-3 aero 2001. Huge sums spent on each to begin with, but now I am much more restrained, otherwise I think you end up resenting the money being spent on them and not enjoying them anymore. Luckily they have been extremely reliable cars. Best wishes mark from the uk.
Cheers Mark ! Thanks for the support! My 9000 has been trouble free for 18 months since I acquired it and I have put it through the paces pulling heavy trailers around Sweden during deep winter - just got a burst water pump this week so it's taken it's toll but not a biggy I guess ! All the best !
I bought a white Saab 90 MY1985 three weeks ago, near mint but missing some parts so yeah I'm on a spending spree as we speak, middle radio console alone was 140€ and the minilites 270€. Worth every cent but don't tell the missus!
Ha yeah I know the feeling ! It's hard to have these cars and not want to try and make them perfect and original. Every Saab I've had owed me more than I could ever sell them for 🙈
I do most of the work myself and we do not have salt on roads in winter. I is a daily Driver
I've got a -64 96, a -72 95 and a -04 9-5 but I need a OG900 (or maybe a 99) too...
I own two 900s - a 1988 900 i and a 1992 900 s. I use them one at the time periodically as more or less daily drivers summertime. Both are in great rust free used condition with about 120000 km each. They are so cheap to own compared to newer cars so I think it’s worth the cost when they need repairs because of the condition they’re in. The insurance with MHRF is under 100 kr per month each so with low garage costs they’re pretty cheap. If I ever sell them I’ll probably get even more than I paid initially and the service and repairs are not insanely expensive yet so it’s really worth keeping them alive as they give me so much joy. If they were not in this good rust free condition I would probably hesitate much more when spending a lot though.
Always enjoy your videos! When will you post something from the Saab Festival in Trollhättan by the way?
I am looking at buying a classic Saab. Fortunately Hagstrom in the UK is my local specialist. Could you recommend a model perhaps 99 or 900? Is the 900 galvanised? Subscribed.
Hi thanks for watching ! Find yourself a baby blue 99 or 900 and they're very rust resistant- not sure they were ever galvanised but the Saabs that came out of the Finland plant were very resilient to rust! Good luck
Could you give us an update on the blue Saab 90?
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