Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 09:46:05 -0700 From: B&D <NO_SPAMnopsamCOM> Subject: Re: Saab's High Pressure Turbo Engine Questions
On 4/20/03 9:29 AM, in article 3EA2CAD2.3CA7F6AEnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com, "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com> wrote: > > > B&D wrote: >> >> On 4/20/03 3:53 AM, in article 3EA27C47.28AC2A5Anopsamsizefitterzzzz.com, >> "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com> wrote: >> >>> Depends on how the engine is used. Since the turbo promotes torque, a >>> turbo charged engine needs fewer rpm for the same effort, hence less wear >>> than a NA engine for the same driving style. >> >> Good point. >> >> A few years ago I looked into getting a used 9000, and the 2-3 examples I >> brought in for inspection all had some fairly high dollar problems with the >> engines - especially the 2 manuals I managed to find (I was looking 3 years >> ago at cars from about 94-95). The mechanic friend that was inspecting for >> me said that some Saab owners, like some BMW owners, drive the heck out of >> their cars without taking proper care of them, hence my previous post. > > Maybe. I bought my 1993 Saab 9000 CSE secondhand now 6 years ago from a > private seller. It was a bit of a risk, but I figured that owners of upmarket > cars are less likely to trash them. The car did have a few problems which I > had fixed by a competent garage, but it was still worthwhile. It it still > going strong and in perfect condition. Not only does it give transport in > style, but it is in fact very inexpensive motoring. Excellent! I wish I had had that luck when I was looking. Of the 3 I had - one had lost pressure in one cylinder, the other was leaking oil from about every place that it could - and the owners were unwilling to discount from the KBB "excellent" price. I will chalk it up to bad luck. If I had persevered, I would be having 2 Saabs! Shame on me!
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