Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 15:36:01 GMT From: "R.H." <r.hammelnopsam.ca> Subject: Re: 2.3 or V-6 for 9-5 Wagon
Take the answers here with a grain of salt (this one too!!) The "saab purists" hate the v6's with a passion. The timing belt is not a big deal if maintenance is done on time. The v6's (made by opel) are well designed, smooth, powerful, and excellent on the highway. "Henrik B." <saabnopsamlixnet._nospam_dk> wrote in message news:qvp79.5193$ww6.722858nopsam010.worldonline.dk... > PJ wrote: > :: considerations that would make the 2.3l the better choice. > > The 2.3 is the better chioce - better fuel economi and no worries about a > timingbelt! > > :: Unfortunately I need to compromise and get the automatic to keep the > :: rest of my family happy so I do have some concerns that the auto and > :: the 2.3 base engine might be a bit underpowered. One additional > > A Saab 9-5 underpowered!? I don't think so. You can rest a sure that the > 2.3-litre engine will do a very good job for you - automatic or not. > > Good luck on your purchase. > > Cheers! > > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.381 / Virus Database: 214 - Release Date: 8/2/2002