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Re: V-6!!!!
Posted by ScottA (more from ScottA) on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:53:26
In Reply to: V-6!!!!, saabsince 93b

, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:06:38

I'll take some exception to the V6. I own the 2002 Arc and happen to like the V6 for everyday commuting. It offers good low-end torque, a smooth idle (compared to the 4), and decent mileage. I get 27 MPG or more on the highway. It's pitfall is the expensive cam-belt service and history of leaking oil-water coolers. But it's exempt from soft head bolts, balance chain failures, and sludging. Sludge is really scary to me as I've seen a sludged engine at the SAAB Dealer. Ugly and expensive. I've never heard my V6 ping/detonate on middle-grade or premium fuel. I've never tried regular. I guess we'll see how long the V6 runs?

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Thinking of jumping over to a 9-5 ..., Nemo, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:43:06
- Don't forget the glass, Link, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:55:14
- Re: Thinking of jumping over to a 9-5 ..., Nemo, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:24:10
  - Vented Seats, jgARC03SW , Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:49:10
    - 02-03 Arcs are sweet.., Mike Lynch , Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:16:04
    - V-6!!!!, saabsince 93b , Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:06:38
      - Re: V-6!!!!, jgARC03SW , Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:06:56
        You'd know what I meant if..., David Ingram, Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:53:39
        Re: You'd know what I meant if..., jgARC03SW , Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:27:35
        Re: V-6!!!!, jgARC03SW , Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:17:34
      - Re: V-6!!!!, ScottA, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:53:26
        Re: V-6!!!!, David Ingram, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:28:55
        Re: V-6!!!!, ScottA, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:18:19
        Aero Seats..., B Millar , Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:12:51
        Re: Aero Seats..., Kevin Rhodes, Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:17:58
        Re: 2004 9-5, ScottA, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:23:40
        Re: 2004 9-5, B Millar , Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:39:13
- Good idea...., Mike Lynch , Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:08:55
  - Re: Good idea...., ekibobrut1, Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:31:49
- Re: Thinking of jumping over to a 9-5 ..., saabsince 93b , Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:07:45
  - Re: Thinking of jumping over to a 9-5 ..., Jonaero1, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:22:55
    - Re: Thinking of jumping over to a 9-5 ..., K. Daehnke, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:16:30
      - I prefer the 900/9-3, mikeob, Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:35:04
        Re: I prefer the 900/9-3, milo, Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:07:36

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