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#1871 of 2237 Re: saab problems [aerodriver] by sunwapta

Apr 05, 2005 (7:58 pm)

Replying to: aerodriver (Jan 22, 2005 12:31 am)
I agree with aerodriver. I had more problems with my Toyota 4Runner than I ever had with either of my Saab 9000s. And far less severe problems than our 2002 Honda Odyssey or our Mazda Millenia S.
 
I sold my '86 Saab turbo with nearly 350,000 km - all original drivetrain, turbo, transmission etc. except the clutch. My '95 Aero has had a couple minor problems and one electronic module failure but that is all. (However finally now at age ten its had to have costly new clutch and exhaust system installed.)
 
Basically, it's been a fantastic car. I thought we'd trade it off for something but instead we traded off our Honda Odyssey and will keep the Saab for a few more years.

#1872 of 2237 Re: Pic of new 2008 9-5 [aeronaut] by ponytrekker

Apr 06, 2005 (3:18 am)

Replying to: aeronaut (Apr 05, 2005 11:58 am)
RIP Saab. GM has finally removed the feeding tube.

#1873 of 2237 Re: Pic of new 2008 9-5 [ponytrekker] by blckislandguy

Apr 07, 2005 (7:34 pm)

Replying to: ponytrekker (Apr 06, 2005 3:18 am)
I don't know. What I saw looked sharp, contemporary, maybe too BMWish with the Bangleized rear and with the huge wheels but definetly what AERO should have been about since 2000. The AWD drivetrain is a step in the 21st century. The car should draw in people upset with the Audi lack of reliability and those concerned about the "hey, look at me" connotation of driving a BMW.

#1874 of 2237 DI Cassette failure by duhey2

Apr 11, 2005 (8:59 pm)

I saw a blurb or two about this under news for GM today (which has since been buried under news of earnings warnings and the like). The NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation is starting a preliminary investigation into DI cassette failure. Below is word from the ODI website (sorry for the caps):
 
ODI HAS RECEIVED 35 REPORTS OF ALLEGED ENGINE STALLING DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) "CASSETTE" ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. TWELVE (12) COMPLAINTS WERE RECEIVED ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-2002 SAAB 9-3 VEHICLES AND 23 ON MY 1999-2002 9-5 VEHICLES. ALL COMPLAINANTS REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING AND MOST REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. IN THREE (3) INCIDENTS, THE COMPLAINANTS REPORTED SMOKE AND/OR FLAMES RESULTED FROM THE IDM MODULE FAILURE. THE MAJORITY OF THE INCIDENTS REPORTEDLY OCCURRED BETWEEN 40 TO 75 MPH. AT LEAST FIVE (5) COMPLAINANTS REPORTED DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FROM RAW FUEL BEING PUMPED THROUGH THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, TWO (2) COMPLAINANTS, SHOWN IN "OTHER" IN THE FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY ABOVE, ATTRIBUTED NON-STALL DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS TO THE DAMAGED IDM. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN OPENED TO ASSESS THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY, AND POTENTIAL SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.

#1875 of 2237 Re: Pics of my AERO [aeronaut] by saaboy

Apr 12, 2005 (2:08 pm)

Replying to: aeronaut (Mar 25, 2005 5:56 pm)
Wow! That looks really nice. But the back looks kinda like a Vectra? I hope the inside isn't all GM. And is that V6 gonna be turbo? So many things that they can screw up...

#1876 of 2237 Re: Pics of my AERO [saaboy] by saaboy

Apr 12, 2005 (10:25 pm)

Replying to: saaboy (Apr 12, 2005 2:08 pm)
actually I'd like to take back my last comment. Even though I like the headligts and wedge shape, it doesn't have: traditional 9-5 hood shape, no bumper/style line thing going acroos side of car, and it doesn't have the side blinkers.

#1877 of 2237 auto headlights? by rwouell

Apr 13, 2005 (11:25 am)

I just bought my first saab. 01 9-5 base auto with premium package. off lease 50000 miles paid 13K for it. Is this a decent price? Also do the headlights come on automatically if left in the daytime running light position? Thanks for any input.

#1879 of 2237 Re: SHUT OFF [blckislandguy] by j umberger

Apr 15, 2005 (9:25 am)

Replying to: blckislandguy (Mar 24, 2005 7:54 pm)
geez blckislandguy, I go out of town for a few weeks and you turn into a wise guy!
 
Actually, you are exactly right, which is why I'm so frustrated. We are Saab's exact target market. We want a solid and safe car, unique styling, thoughtful engineering and a vehicle that's nice to look at. We will put up with less-than-Lexus reliability and quality, but when the company does not stand behind their product and does not respond to customer safety concerns, that's when I become frustrated. I was glad to see some press on the stalling/transmission issue finally. There is a problem out there.
 
Not sure where you're seeing all the Audi reliability problems - they seem to be rating close to saab everywhere I look. And everyone I know who has one loves it. Then again, their customer service is top notch, so some problems may be easily forgotten.
 
re: resale, my Saab 9-5 was black/tan with 30,000 miles on it. Perfect condition. I thought I mentioned I paid $30k, not the sticker, which was $36k. $15k would have been fine, but $9-$12k is lousy.

#1880 of 2237 Re: SAAB 2001 - New Buyer [stan18] by j umberger

Apr 15, 2005 (1:14 pm)

Replying to: stan18 (Mar 31, 2005 10:20 am)
I'm in Southern CA
 
Retail and private listings may be higher - I see them in the high teens, but that's about it.
 
The $9k was a wholesaler quote through the dealer. That's what wholesalers are willing to pay for the car from a dealer, meaning trading a Saab is not an option.

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