Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 21:53:41 -0400 From: Bruce Pick <mungednospaml.net> Subject: Good motors, etc. used in Saab 900 & 9000 ?
I'm thinking about getting a Saab. I've been driving Volvo 240's for 9 years, and my current seems be due for retirement with 375,000 mi. driven (several major problems now, needing big money to fix). What are the good engines for Saabs? I'm looking for a long-lasting motor. I'm used to Volvo motors that go to 300 or 400,000 miles. Will I find the same in Saab? I looked at a '90 Saab 9000 with 2 liter Turbo engine today, with 5-speed standard. The motor had been replaced from a junker due to the oil light coming on. "New" motor supposedly has 90,000 miles on it, the car has 177 K miles. Problems to watch for? Any other tips? Thanks in advance, Bruce