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#682 of 1081 Saab Electrical System by salesrep2

Oct 05, 2002 (9:13 am)

I have an opportunity to buy a '99 9-5 wagon. The car has 58000 miles, but a new (7,500 miles) engine was just put in it that (supposedly) came from a wrecked Vail, CO police car. The work was done by a Saab dealer, but for a broker, so they won't certify it. I'm not so worried about the engine & warranty as the fact that the battery was replaced in 2000 & 2001. Consumer Report rates the electrical system poor in the '99 9-5. Do you think this car could be a lemon?
Anyone have any ideas or advice? I'm a female road rep and can't take any chances of being stranded somewhere with a dead battery.

#683 of 1081 RE: Salesrep by dski

Oct 06, 2002 (9:09 am)

You mentioned VAil Co. are you by any chance closer to the Denver area? If so, I can give you a good recommendation on an independent Saab guy to give you a good inspection. I wouldn't even be surprised if he knows the car your looking at.
 
Drew

#684 of 1081 RE: Salesrep - to Drew by salesrep2

Oct 06, 2002 (9:46 am)

No, actually I'm in the Atlanta, GA area. The car is for sale through the broker from whom I bought my current 9-3 Hatchback. I happened to be at the dealer service shop when the mechanic was finishing the engine work. The service manager gave me the printout of work done on the car. The story I was told was that the engine was shot from owner abuse, i.e. not changing oil, etc. My feeling is that the car could be a tremendous bargain (so few miles on the replacement engine) or be a nightmare. I love my 9-3, but hate not having a power seat and I desperately need more cargo room for work samples. I do have an independent Saab mechanic I can take it. I guess that's the next step. Any thoughts?

#685 of 1081 do the headrests take getting used to???? by nelsoncm

Oct 06, 2002 (10:04 pm)

Just brought home my new 2002 9-5 Arc wagon. Have any other saab owners had to get used to the funky headrests? My last car offered no real neck support at all, and the saab felt fine on the 2 test drives I took, but now that I have it, I'm getting a little ache in my neck and upper back. I'm telling myself I just need to get used to having good head/neck support. Am I right (please, please, please)? Thanks.

#686 of 1081 RE: Headrests by dski

Oct 07, 2002 (11:10 am)

I posted a response to your question at Sedans 9-5.
 
Good Luck

#687 of 1081 feeling the road a little too much for my taste by nelsoncm

Oct 12, 2002 (10:49 pm)

I know the 9-5 has a "sport" suspension, but I feel an awful lot of road vibration, to the point of discomfort, coming up through the steering column on my new Arc (v6) wagon. Can that be tweaked at the dealer or is this just the way Saabs drive?

#688 of 1081 Road feel by darandall

Oct 15, 2002 (10:42 am)

You should have road feel through the steering wheel, but not road discomfort. My new Linear is firm but there isn't any vibration or any other unwelcome feelings. Have the dealer check it.

#689 of 1081 RE: Nelson/ Road feel by dski

Oct 24, 2002 (4:50 pm)

The vibration your describing doesn't sound right. A suspension or balance adjustment may be in order.
 
If you think there is a problem, tell your dealer that you would like to compare yours with another similar model on the lot. If there is a problem with yours, you will feel a difference between the two cars.
 
Good Luck
Drew

#690 of 1081 Saab -- Lease Buyback -- Help!! by johnsayd

Oct 28, 2002 (3:06 pm)

I have a 9-3 5-door that is halfway through a 4-year lease and want to upgrade to a 9-5 wagon. Has anyone done this and gotten a decent deal?

#691 of 1081 9-5 wagon Pricing............... by beer47

Nov 21, 2002 (8:19 am)

What are some of the best negotiated prices on wagons lately? Anybody have any stories? Also, isn't something that the 2.3 4cyl has quite a bit more HP than the 3.0 6cyl! I guess the 6 isn't turbocharged. Also, It seems more people are leasing as opposed to buying. I also heard that they will negotiate the lease end buyout figure because they really don't want the car back. Any thoughts? Lease then buy might be a strategy if you get a good one.

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