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#2217 of 2231 2005 Saab 9-5 arc by 1elle May 01, 2009 (4:14 pm)
I'm considering purchasing a 2005 9-5 w/~24K miles. The asking price is ~$15k. I test drove it and liked it. It seems in pristine condition and for the year it has relatively low mileage. My question is with regards to maintenance. I have tried to get an idea of yearly maintenance, but I can't get good answers. Then I heard Saab was going out of business. I thought I would run the vin number through carfax. Is that pretty accurate? My current car has ~208K miles. It's running fine although I think it's going to need breaks soon. This seemed like a good deal, but I don't know a lot about Saabs. I've read a few posts. Sounds like it's a rather good car, but some one here was asking if the person was in a wintery place. I'm in New England, but I would run it with studded tires. What is prone to go wrong with this year and make of car? My old car my mechanic told me that the particular year I had was known for a weak transmission. Sure enough, it did go, but after 8 years. Thanks for the suggestions, thoughts, and comments.
#2218 of 2231 New Saab Owner by markjones22 May 08, 2009 (12:23 pm)
Just bought a '03 95 and it did not have an owners manual. Does anyone know where I can download one that doesn't cost $$. Seems a rip off to pay $25 for an owners manual.   Also, I'm admitted auto maintenance / repair challenged but usually I try to do the simple things myself. I've got a tail light that has gone out..., I replaced both light bulbs and looked all over the fuse box to find a potentially bad fuse. Can't seem to find a fuse for the headlights or tail lights. And with no users manual, I embarrassed to say that I'm stumped.   Any suggestions?
#2219 of 2231 '01 9-5, 97K mi: replace head gaskets or not? by 12barblues Jun 05, 2009 (5:21 pm)
Car overheated multiple times and wouldn't keep coolant - had towed. In addition to other problems (engine leaks oil from somewhere), dealer says biggest issue is two blown head gaskets, and once they would dig into it, if they were warped, it would be another few grand to fix. So, rough estimate was 5-8K to fix (by them). Knowing I could find someone to do it cheaper, is it even worth it? Other problems are cracked serpentine belt, probable oil pan gasket torn, thermostat, etc. Is it worth it, or cut the losses? Replies to this message: ilrndude (Jun 05, 2009 7:06 pm) 12barblues (Jun 06, 2009 5:02 pm)
#2220 of 2231 Re: '01 9-5, 97K mi: replace head gaskets or not? [12barblues] by ilrndude Jun 05, 2009 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: 12barblues (Jun 05, 2009 5:21 pm) Is it worth $5k - $8k to repair? Nope. And since the car is a Saab it won't be easy to find someone cheaper to work on it who'll know what they're doing. As a '01 9-5 owner who stupidly loves his Saab, if this were me, I'd chunk it and spend that money on the down payment for a Honda. Replies to this message: 12barblues (Jun 06, 2009 5:02 pm)
#2221 of 2231 Re: '01 9-5, 97K mi: replace head gaskets or not? [ilrndude] by 12barblues Jun 06, 2009 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: ilrndude (Jun 05, 2009 7:06 pm) Thanks - I am getting another estimate on Monday when I can get the car towed there, but the mechanic cited head gasket replacement work (and all the related fixes) he did for someone two years ago for about 2500. I'm sure it would be more now, but if it isn't fixed, I doubt I'll get more than 500.00 from the car donation services, and be shelling out another major car payment. So, we'll see what a real estimate looks like. But, thanks again for the response - good luck with yours.
#2222 of 2231 "New" 2008 9-5 Prices by chawk01 Jun 11, 2009 (8:07 am)
Anyone with experience or numbers on what dealers are offering for "new" 2008 9-5s sitting on their lots? Seems like I'm seeing them in the $26,000 - $29,000 range. They appear to be offering 0% financing for 60-months (in lieu of the big cash incentives). Anyone getting the financing and a steep discount in price?   Any observations or actual deal stats would be great. Thanks! Replies to this message: ponytrekker (Jun 11, 2009 12:00 pm)
#2223 of 2231 Re: "New" 2008 9-5 Prices [chawk01] by ponytrekker Jun 11, 2009 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: chawk01 (Jun 11, 2009 8:07 am) I looked in April and couldn't get anyone to go below 28k except for a demo. I was looking to pay 25-26k and no more.   For me 28k for a car from a bankrupt manufacturer that has been sitting for close to two years was more than I was looking to pay.
#2224 of 2231 No heat on 2000 Saab 9.5 3.0 ltr 6 cyl by cdyoung Jun 16, 2009 (9:55 am)
Heater stopped working, is there a thermostat and where is it located? Any help would be appreciated. Already recalibrated the panel only number was 0. Thank you
#2225 of 2231 No history on 2007 9-5 because european delivery? by billy44bob44 Aug 25, 2009 (7:47 am)
I'm looking at a used 2007 9-5 Aero and the dealer says no vehicle history report is available because the vehicle was originally acquired by the 1 original owner using Saab's European Delivery program, where you fly to Europe to pick up the car, drive it around, and then they ship it to the US (it is built for use in the US not in EU).   Does this sound right to you? When I put the VIN into Carfax and Autocheck they both say "0 records". Any other way I can get vehicle history on this car?   Thanks.
#2226 of 2231 Starter? by aconroy Sep 21, 2009 (11:46 am)
My 2000 9-5 Aero won't start. For the last 4 months, I've noticed an electrical buzz sound just before it turned over. Now it just won't catch when I turn the key. It's not the battery, but I'm wondering if I need a new starter, a solenoid, or both.   Thoughts? Replies to this message: jlamson (Sep 21, 2009 1:04 pm) saab123 (Sep 28, 2009 9:29 pm)

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