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Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 21:06:08 GMT From: Johannes <johsnospam-spam-sizefitter.com> Subject: Re: saab 9000 best model year / best configuration ?
Walt Kienzle wrote: > > "Johannes" <johsnospam-spam-sizefitter.com> wrote in message > news:445667E1.80530356nospam-spam-sizefitter.com... > > > > > > hastirlannospaml.com wrote: > >> > >> it is often said that the true queen of saab is 9000 series, dunno if > >> that's true but, if so, i am after one and ; > >> > >> which model year is best ? > > > > 1993 CSE of course :) > > > >> and which engine and configuration is best? > > > > 2.0 LPT of course :) > > > >> comments welcome.. > > > > > > Seriously though, you will get any answer as it all depends... > > I like the 1993 2.0 LPT for it's relative simplicity, no balancer shafts > > to > > worry about, no TCS. I'm really impressed that all the complicated engine > > management still works so well. But as the car is getting older, it would > > also be nice to have a newer model. > > That brings up an interesting point. I don't recall the OP stating his > location, but there is no such thing as a 2.0L in a 9000 after 1991 in the > US. 1990 was the last year for 2.0L Turbo, and 1991 was the last year for > 2.0 NA. By 1992 all US bound 9000's were equipped with a 2.3L engine. I think this applies to most imported cars for the US. Fuel taxes are much less and you prefer automatics, so the manufacturers don't bother about importing lesser engined models. But ironically, you also drive slower as you have lower speed limits. However, a 150bhp LPT is nothing to be ashamed of, and it can take a lot of abuse as the engine contain 10% more metal than the modern 9-5 equivalent. At 122,000 miles my 9000 2.0 LPT is still sweet.
