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#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)
#2227 of 2231 Re: Starter? [aconroy] by jlamson Sep 21, 2009 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: aconroy (Sep 21, 2009 11:46 am) Does the starter make a spinning sound like the gear is spinning, and just not popping out to engage the fly wheel? If so, then I'd suspect the starter. It's hard to describe sounds with words, so I'll just say that you should check your connections on the battery as well as on the starter for corrosion. Often times it will make a strange noise, possibly like the one you describe, if it has a dirty, loose, or corroded connection.   I'm not a mechanic per se, but my dad was, and I learned a lot from him over the years, and do most of my own work.   --Jim
#2228 of 2231 Re: Starter? [aconroy] by saab123 Sep 28, 2009 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: aconroy (Sep 21, 2009 11:46 am) Likely the crankshaft position sensor. Went out recently on my 2001 lpt. Engine turns but does not catch or catches intermittently. Part is about $200 + labour.   Saabnet.com is also a very useful bulletin board
#2229 of 2231 2000 9.5 heater problems by cdyoung Sep 29, 2009 (6:09 am)
2000 model V-6 heat won't work after air conditioning is turned on. Vacuum line on bypass valve is taken off and put back on then heat will work again. Have changed bypasss valve on firewall and have calibrated heater control panel no success. Everytime I pull the vacuum line and re-connect it I can get heat but then if you go to AC and then back to heat... no heat. Any help is greatly appreciated

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