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>really hot little car
I think it's the sexist thing I've ever seen.
The car I mentioned in my post is the NG900 (second generation. pic related, it's what I drive) because it's newer and shares some parts with the GM2900 platform. The first generation ("Classic" or C900) is 100% Saab. Parts may be even harder to find for those than for the NG, but afaik the community is larger since the C900 is more popular, so there are more resources out there to help you fix stuff.
>Looks like they're generally under 2k too.
Careful with those, they could have a lot of issues. However it could also be that the KBB/NADA market values are pretty low due to parts availability and Saab being out of business. If you go for one make sure to inspect it thoroughly and have a professional do it if you can.
>You mentioned that they usually need a lot of maintenance
I said maintenance is expensive if you don't do it yourself. If you get one that works to begin with then it will be extremely reliable - well cared for examples (C900 or NG900) will often go up to 300k miles without major engine or transmission service. They were built extremely well, just… oddly, so there are a lot of weird things that are different from what you would find on any other car. A lot of people don't like working on them, because it's harder and/or different from other cars.
>I also wonder how it handles and stuff
I don't know what I can tell you about that if all you've driven is an Aztec. My NG900 probably handles like a Miata in comparison. It's very smooth and not that tight. I'm sure the smoothness is due in no small part to the Pirelli tires. It's been a while but I'm pretty sure my dad's 1996 Mustang has slightly more direct steering. It also seems to understeer, which is to be expected from an old FWD car. The turning radius isn't great for it's size. The turbo is fun though. I should also mention that it's the only car I've driven extensively besides a mini van.
I don't think I would recommend a C900 unless you can find one in good shape and are willing and able to put a lot of time, money, and effort into learning how to keep it running. You would want to start collecting spare parts for down the line when things start to break. Like I said the community is larger so the aftermarket may be as well, which would mean better parts availability.
I should also note that the first generation 9-3 is essentially a second generation NG900, or a third generation 900 depending on how you look at it. The only differences are a slight face-lift and some minor mechanical improvements. Second generation 9-3 is very different though, it's based on the GM Epsilon platform rather than the GM2900.
Like I said mine is an NG900 and I don't have much knowledge of the C900, but there do seem to be more C900 forums and other resources out there. Look around for them and find out what the common issues are and other such information, and decide if it's something you want to/can get into. You should do the same for whatever car you decide to look for.