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Dec 18, 2023 15:38:57 GMT
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Looking to buy a Saab 96 v4. Had a few Stags and a Morris Minor so I know basically what to look out for, but what should I be looking for with one of these? Is there much stuff that's unavailable? I know the V4 is a Ford design but what about the the gearbox and rear axle? Any info greatly recieved. Steve.
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Dec 18, 2023 15:45:47 GMT
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I think, but stand to be corrected, that the mechanics are based on the Taunus 12M. So Cologne V4 and front wheel drive.
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'57 Austin Cambridge A55 1800 Overdrive '50 MG Y-type (In build) '56 Standard Super 10 (In build) '03 Fiat Stilo Abarth (Wet weather runabout) '03 Citroen Berlingo HDi (Parts hauler)
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Dec 18, 2023 16:23:48 GMT
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Dec 18, 2023 17:05:09 GMT
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Dec 18, 2023 17:37:53 GMT
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Hey Nigel, I've been following your thread and it's what has made me look more closely at a car that I've fancied for a while. The beige one, I thought about buying this one and had made an offer unseen including transporting down here to Essex and was going for a look on Wednesday but I decided to ring the dealer again first as I wasnt sure about it and to be fair to the feller he told me I wouldnt be driving it home as it will need work and it wasn't mentioned in the ad. There was another for sale last week on Ebay but missed that one as well, that leaves only one to my knowledge for sale it's an estate not to far away in Norfolk. There is also one for sale on the Saab v4 site you mentioned but it's a lot dearer. That saabv4 forum wont let me register for some reason so I cant comment on there. P.s where in Essex are you? Cheers Steve.
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Dec 18, 2023 19:18:57 GMT
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Glad you have been enjoying my tales! Well "can't be driven home" does seem a key bit of info to leave out of an ad- good thing you phoned. I guess that price was too good to be true. I'm in Chelmsford, good luck with your hunt- perhaps we can have a convoy of 2 when you are successful Cheers Nigel
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Dec 18, 2023 19:21:11 GMT
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i chased a few cars with that dealer and they are er economical with their description or photos but they do seem to have a big turnaround of stock
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Dec 19, 2023 21:59:47 GMT
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To be fair to them most of the cars they sell are lower end and if they had been closer I would have gone for a look, it's probably not that bad but most likely welding repairs that are needed and I'm not into that myself and I really want an on the road car. Nigel I'm only a few miles from you in Hullbridge so maybe could come for a look at yours in the new year! Steve.
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Dec 20, 2023 19:37:34 GMT
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Hi Steve pollystag, yes you're very welcome to come and have a look- I'll PM my details. cheers Nigel
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