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[Crazyswede]

Harrisburg, PA CL: SAAB Collection (??) 29 year 11 Cars - $5200 (PORT ROYAL)

https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/5726518192.html

If he offers to pay you $500 per car to remove them you might break even.

[SeanKHotay]

This C900 3dr 5spd showed up near New Haven, CT, looks nice and clean from the pics:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/5734914178.html

[SeanKHotay]

On da BAT, no cage

http://bringatrailer.com/2016/09/06/ral ... 5-saab-90/

[Crazyswede]

On da BAT, no cage

http://bringatrailer.com/2016/09/06/ral ... 5-saab-90/

its totally ready to rally.....TSD Rally

[99Super]

A couple of my excess manuals for sale...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331982088807?ss ... 1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331982078655?ss ... 1555.l2649

John

[Paddan]

1962 bullnose 95 delivery on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saab-Other-95-B ... 1580235353

[hutch]

Most of us have probably come up with a solution to the dreaded crank pulley removal already, but here is the official tool for it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAAB-900-TOOL-F ... 89&vxp=mtr



I may keep an eye on it and put a bid on it as I like to pick up random Saab tools when possible so let me know if anyone really wants it and I won't bid on it

[Nate]

I just have to laugh at this ebay ad. Yeah the car has no rust. That's why you didn't take any real pictures of the engine compartment and what's that bubbling red-ish paint above the wheel archs? The carpet is molded. Wonder what's underneath it? Poor thing is just absolutely trashed. Worth about $100

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saab-900-SPG/262661604199

[Saabina]

Short shifter on evilbay. They say no change in lower geometry. So, just shortened? Wondering exactly what it is?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saab-c900-SPG-T ... Fl&vxp=mtr

[acejed]

My daily driver was taken a couple nights ago. So anyone in the pacific NW contact me if you see this 88 silver turbo with spg kit. I put a lot of work into this car and have grown quite attached. Pretty Damn Upset.


http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/5848023721.html

[RadioFlyer]

That's terrible - hope you find it in good condition.

I once had a coworker help me install a stereo in my 1990 Talladega Red SPG. I told him I was worried about people seeing a deck in the car and breaking in to get it. Turns out he had recently gotten out of jail and he asked a few thoughts as a "qualified expert." He asked how old the stereo was (it was used and maybe 8 years old - still had cassette and CD with no USB or bluetooth), how old the car was (at that time it was 20 years old), how many like it were still on the road in the state (as far as I knew, mine was probably one of 30 in the country in such condition, maybe one of 5 in the northeast), and what it was worth ($4000 tops to an enthusiast, probably $1500 to convince a random bloke to buy an old quirky Saab).

He said in his opinion, no one would risk jail time for a deck they could get on ebay for cheap and couldn't sell for enough money to make it worth it. And no one would steal a car so rare unless it could yield a huge profit - this one would be easy to spot and would be worth maybe $1500 on the open market. It would be hard to sell and would have plenty of quirks and problems. It was a niche market to begin with, and only enthusiasts would be interested - they would also be more likely to know the original owner and turn you in. The only use for a car like that is for a joy ride, and the only benefit is if it was easier to steal and harder to track than more modern cars. He concluded by saying I could leave it unlocked in the middle of NYC and no one would touch it. Guess this proves his theory isn't perfect.

Anyway, I hope it turns up and that there is no damage. And that the dude that took it is sentenced to drive a Pontiac Aztec for the rest of his life.

[acejed]

Thanks Radio flyer. Yeah it boggles my mind. After two years of hard work the car ran great.Besides the hesitation before warm. so I imagine this thief almost stalling for the first 5 minutes and he still kept going. But I almost think someone is targeting these in portland. 3 gone in the last week. my 88, an 86 spg and an 86 turbo. Its really Bizarre. Like you said these cars aren't really worth stealing. hopefully its just a joyrider that wont destroy my rebuilt trans.

[Chouan]

acejed, sorry to hear about this trouble. Were any of the other two stolen 900s recovered? If so maybe you should investigate where and look for yours. Worth a shot.

RadioFlyer, I think your friend's theory is flawed for two reasons.
1) People often behave irrationally. The thief may not be motivated by a rational thought process.
2) The "joy ride" is a rational explanation for auto theft. In this scenario a fun to drive, relatively easy to steal car makes sense.

[acejed]

Thanks Chouan, None have been found yet. I have eyes and ears out all over town. My guess and hope is that it has just ran out of gas and is sitting on the street somewhere Or it will be returned with a new paint job and some 16 inch aeros.

[hutch]

Man that really sucks to hear, thieves are the worst

It does seem like 900s get stolen at a higher rate out in the PNW, maybe just because there are more of them still around. I've had mine broken into twice but thankfully only ever had cd's and radios stolen, never the whole thing. Hope yours turns up safely soon...