Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 13:31:04 -0700 From: "Glenn Wallace" <nospam.Glenn.Wallacenopsammix.com> Subject: Re: I want to become a Saab owner
Lee J. Spivack wrote in message <6nqe5h$e6$1nopsams01.ne.highway1.com>... > >John Weiss wrote in message <6njccu$9minopsamanet.com>... >>Go for the 96-98 900, or any recent 9000. Stay away from the V-6. >> >Why stay away from the V6? I've had my 1995 900SE with a V6 for 2.5 years >without a problem! I want to second that, I think one of the best features in my car is the V6 engine. (also a 95 900SE). The resale value of the V6 can be lower, but that just means you can buy them cheaper used!! Comparing the V6 auto to a 9-3 turbo automatic I had for 5 days - I missed the V6. I like the turbo's performance over 70MPH but around town the V6 would have been all over it. In fact overall performance is very similar - just depends on if you want linear or non-linear throttle response. Public opinion seems to be that the V6-auto is a better combination than V6 manual. I also noticed the V6 gets better gas mileage than the 2.0T with similar driving. This is of course is a sampling of two cars, your mileage may vary. :) Glenn PS I've had a 900T and also still have another turbo car, so I have no complaint with the turbo models - just I think the V6 is a fine engine, despite it having GM origins. Forget the hoo-haa about cam belts. You just have to maintain the engine properly and stick to the service intervals.
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