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9-5's are very reliable Saabs, very reliable as all cars go including the Japs. The V6 in the 9-5 has done nothing to tarnish that crown. In fact the V6 has dodged several of the 2.3 four issues, sludge, IDM/DIC recalls, and head bolt torque/leaks. I've heard that overall the V6 has less warranty issues than the four, though both have very low overall warranty issue rates.
I understand that the V6 for the 9-5 was totally re-engineered and resourced. A single turbo was added powered "asymetrically" by only one exhaust bank, but charging all 6 cylinders, to give it that Saab turbo low end kick. Also the basic GM engine itself was resourced from GM Vauxhaul in England instead of GM Opel in Germany.
Posts in this Thread:
- how is the V6 Turbo reliability shaking down on this..., rsfeller, Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:55:05
- Re: how is the V6 Turbo reliability shaking down on thi, Tony T, Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:38:12
- Re: V6 is great except for cam belt/idlers/tensioners, Scott, Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:47:47
- Bulletproof......, Mike Lynch
, Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:32:48 <-- Viewing This Message - Re: how is the V6 Turbo reliability shaking down on this..., NDS, Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:58:10
- Not the same V6, Ian Glenday
, Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:10:10
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