Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 21:20:00 +0200 From: "Edmund Blackadder" <israelssonnopsamnet.se> Subject: Re: Saab V-6 reputation
I share your opinions, but I want to ad that the V6 is not the "smarter" (saabish) way to get more horsepower. Itīs to easy to encrease the size and cylinders of an engine and get higher fuelconsumtion. /Edmund Advansys Technology Group skrev i meddelandet <0szM1.946$nR1.728840nopsam6>... >Why do Saab's with a V-6 have such a horrible reputation?????? > >I currently own a '95 Saab SE convertible with a V-6 and have had no >problems whatsoever. It runs and sounds great and obviously offers more >power than the typical 4 banger. I also understand the V-6 is the only line >which offers a traction control system as standard. > >The first time I ever heard about the bad reputation of the V-6 was when I >attempted to trade my car in on a larger car last week. The lot I went to >called a couple of Saab dealerships here in the northwest and everyone told >them to stay away from the V-6 because they are trouble and difficult to >sell. It was like my car had the plague! I was suspicious of this >particular car lot until I heard the same thing from three completely >separate sources. Even Saab dealerships in other states where telling >people the same thing. > >What am I missing????? Do Saabs with the V-6 really suck this bad??? Did I >make a huge mistake when I bought what I thought was a great car?? >Help!!! >Damon B. > >