Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:07:39 GMT From: Johannes Andersen <johsnospamfitter.com> Subject: Re: 2001 9-5 V6 3.0L - a good buy with GM engine?
SmaartAasSaabr wrote: > > shaker wrote: > > I need to know why it would be good or bad for me to pick up a 2001 9-5 > > with a V6 3.0L engine in it. I've read some of the posts here that > > mention some dislike for the GM engine, but I would like to know some > > specifics. Is it purely disdain for GM? Would having this engine keep > > me out of the Saab purist clubs? What can go wrong with it? What can > > go right with it? > > > > I almost bought a 2001 last night but decided to do some checking up on > > the engine after some thought on the matter. All I have ever driven is > > a Saab, starting with an '85 900S, '89 900, and now a '93 900S. > > > > Thanks for your help, > > > > Scott > > There is no denial that the four-cylinder 9-5's are suffering from many > engine failures as a result of oil sludging, from overly infrequent oil > changes, low quality oil and a crap PCV system, as well as a faulty > batch of turbochargers on the initial LPT 4-cyl cars. From a strict > reliability point of vue, the V6 "GM" engine is light years better. And > that engine is a Saab specific item anyway with an assymetrical > turbocharger, only one on the road with that kind of setup. Sure you > have to change the timing belt every 100 000 km like any other timing > belt car... You're a troll, yes?
