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#1023 of 1068 Re: Belts and tensioners [massaab] by awesomest Feb 15, 2007 (8:36 am)
Replying to: massaab (Jan 13, 2007 1:16 pm) I'd do it if I were you. My tensioner just broke on my 1999 9-3, and it destroyed and melted the belt into other engine components. It cost me $1,200 to fix. My mechanic told me he saw the exact same thing last week on another 2000 Saab. So it's possible your dealer is silently saying "um, we have a problem with tensioners, and we recommend you replace yours before it burns out on you."
#1024 of 1068 suck by jsmilesrmhs Feb 23, 2007 (7:43 am)
saabs suck, their is no need to have that company. That is what Cadillac is for for GM.
#1025 of 1068 all done with saab by mrskkb Feb 26, 2007 (8:50 am)
I have 2000 95 wagon/ with 57,000 miles on it. Bought it new.   From day one I have had the worst service. First in FT. Lauderdale and now in Gainesville Fl.   I do not trust any of the saab dealerships.   After 40,000 miles things start happening with the car.   Going back to Volvo.
#1026 of 1068 Saab Lease about to go WAAAAY over miles by phollie Feb 26, 2007 (11:05 pm)
folks,   I've got a 2004 Aero 9-5 Wagon that has about 18 months to go on a 4 year lease. So far, unlike my prior Saabs, this car has been flawless. My question is, what should I do as far as the lease goes. If I keep driving at the present rate, I'll be at 62000 miles on a 48,000 lease. Also, my warranty is up at 50k too if I'm not mistaken.     Should I try to get out now? Consider an extended warranty and try keeping it next year? Its about $10k upside down at this point. Thanks. Replies to this message: pat (Feb 27, 2007 4:43 am)
#1027 of 1068 Re: Saab Lease about to go WAAAAY over miles [phollie] by pat HOST Feb 27, 2007 (4:43 am)
Replying to: phollie (Feb 26, 2007 11:05 pm) I suggest you cross post this in Saab 9-5 Lease Questions while you're waiting for some feedback here.
#1028 of 1068 Re: New 2006 9-5 Sport Pkg. Price & Features Question [dallas5] by azjim66 Feb 27, 2007 (11:35 am)
Replying to: dallas5 (Jan 30, 2007 5:55 pm) Hey Dallas, I was looking to replace my wife's 00 exploder and came across the Saab site listing the huge rebates on the 06's. Long story short drove the 9-5 combi and fell in love. Steel Gray with parchment. It has Onstar, Auto Trans, and the ventilated seats(which will be nice when the summer temps are 110+) what a ride. Dealer sticker with dark tint(AZ), paint protection, wheel and tire road hazzard protection,roadside assistance and free scheduled maintenance for 3yr./36/mo and some other bs:$43,300. after using the 8,000 refund and the GM supplier discount we were down to 31k and change they offered 4g for the '00 explorer w110k on it and really bad paint. so we were at 27k and change and I said I would pay 24,900 plus ttl. they said ok!! makes me wish I offered 23,900 LOL. I love the wagon oops combi. Lots of cargo room in back, very quick car. This is my first Saab and I am very impressed so far. My only knock on it is the lack of storage and cupholders in the cockpit.
#1029 of 1068 Decisions, decisions... by autophile_89 Feb 28, 2007 (12:06 pm)
Hi I have a question for everyone. Right now I'm looking at two nearly identical 9-5 wagons. They're both two owner cars and both black with tan leather interiors. One is a 1999 with the 2.3 liter four and 70,830 miles, and the other is a 2000 SE with the 3.0 liter six and 69,550 miles. They're even both at the same dealership. The '99 2.3t is $7200, and the '00 SE-V6 is $7600. Should I spend the extra $400 and get the extra power of the V6, or save it and go with the more economical yet still powerful 2.3t? I have a 50 mile commute every day which is 85% highway and 15% city, so gas mileage is important to me. I'd like the extra power of the V6 but I'm worried about reliability issues (I'm a college student and can't afford an unreliable vehicle) and one of my friend's parents have two 9-5's with the 2.3t (an '02 Arc sedan and an '04 Arc wagon) and they love them. I'm kinda leaning toward the 2.3t, but which one do you think should I go for? Replies to this message: massaab (Feb 28, 2007 12:23 pm) saablcp (Mar 01, 2007 8:12 am)
#1030 of 1068 Re: Decisions, decisions... [autophile_89] by massaab Feb 28, 2007 (12:23 pm)
Replying to: autophile_89 (Feb 28, 2007 12:06 pm) I have a 2001 SE wagon with the V6 and am the second owner. With 60K miles on it, the turbo was replaced under warranty along with a host of other small niggling problems. I love the car as it offers performance, comfort, and room along with good all weather handling (4WD is hugely overrated IMHO)and I can pick out my car in a parking lot. Would it be a great car for a student on a budget? HELL NO! You need a used Camry wagon that you can bring to any independant car repair place and get cheap parts and cheap service along with a 200K+ lifespan.
#1031 of 1068 decisions by mrskkb Feb 28, 2007 (4:53 pm)
I agree. Unless you get an extended warranty.   Seems the ABS goes awry at around 75,000 miles.   This car will nickel and dime you.
#1032 of 1068 Re: Decisions, decisions... [autophile_89] by saablcp Mar 01, 2007 (8:12 am)
Replying to: autophile_89 (Feb 28, 2007 12:06 pm) The extra power is the difference between 185HP for the 2.3T 4CYL./207LB.FT of torque and 200HP/227LB.FT of torque for the 3.0 V-6.This kind of a difference should not have much of an influence in your decision.I think virtually 100% of Saab Techs would recommend the 2.3T...It is a real workhorse engine and clearly superior to the V-6 which is an engine made by Vauxhall in England and Modified by Saab.

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