Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 01:11:16 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: 2000 9-3 Aero Coupe 150.000 km
"J.F. Visser" wrote: > > I'm thinking to buy a 2000 9-3 Aero Coupe with 150.000 km on the counter. > Does anyone have experience with such a car? Is 150.000 km a lot for a Saab > and if not, when is a Saab 2.0 Turbo engine entired? I'm presently driving > an A/R 156 1.8 and I'm looking for something more solid. Please, advise! > Thanks, It all depends. Oil change etc. Warm up and spin down procedures. But the Turbo is no longer something to be scared of, there are many reports of Turbo Saabs going very high mileages; just look at the ages of the Saabs often discussed in this ng. In fact the turbo protects the engine by producing high torque at low rpm so that you don't need to rev the engine.