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Advice - Which 9-3 Aero to keep? Long
Posted by Aero9k [Email] (more from Aero9k) on Thu, 8 Aug 2013 06:49:12
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I have two 2006 9-3 Aeros. One has 100K, the other 190K on the clock. The 190K has been giving me some issues, so I purchased a new vehicle (not a SAAB; bummer). Now I have the problem of deciding which of the two to keep. I've already repaired all the issues I had on the 190K car (fuel pump, AC compressor, water pump), but the 100K car hasn't had those repairs yet. I'm fairly certain that I'm in imminent need of a fuel pump on the 100K car (P0089 CEL), and can assume it'll need the AC compressor and water pump as well. The 190K car could use new shocks and needs new strut bearings, which I already have, so no big deal. The 190K car does use some oil, but dealer tells me that's to be expected with that many miles; it still runs great.
Now, I drive ~30K/yr for work and the 190K has been my commuter car for the past 6 years and would like the one I keep to go another 90K. I like the 190K car best as it's a 6spd manual and the 100K car is an auto (yuck). The 190K has the original clutch and turbo as well, so imagine that will be in need of repair in the near future. Selling the cars, I could get about double out of the 100K car. Anyone ideas which transmission will provide the most longevity/lowest repair costs? Assume manual is the best bet. Haven't had any CV joint issues on either, but that has be coming on the 190K car. Are there any other items that I can expect to see needing repair, e.g., power steering, braking system?
Looking forward to hearing your opinions...
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