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considering a 2009 9-3 2.0T XWD wagon
Posted by Anna [Email] (more from Anna) on Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:28:05
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Hey Saabnet!
After many years of driving only C900's I'm moving on for something more modern and reliable. I'm considering a 9-3 2.0t XWD wagon with 75k miles. I love the car and would love to stay with Saabs but I'm hoping to not be at the shop once a month like I am now. Curious the opinions about general reliability, especially compared with a VW or Subaru wagon between 2007-2013.
1) Does anyone have the 9-3 2.0t XWD wagon and what kind of MPG do you really get city/hwy? I know the AWD will lower it a bit but hoping to at least stay in the 20/25 range.
2) What is the lifespan of these cars, is it as much as in the old days? Should I safely expect it to pass 175k with regular maintenance?
3) Are non-specialist mechanics going to be more willing/able to work on the 9-3 than they are with my 900? I find that even in major cities, a lot of mechanics refuse to do anything beyond oil changes, exhaust, and tires with my '89 Saab.
Looking forward to your thoughts!
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