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At $39k new for a 9-5 V6, I don't see how anyone would find it worth spending that much money just for the smoothness of the V6. But, now that they're a few years old they make really great cars. I would say to avoid the 1999 model year in general. If you're looking at 9-5's between 2000 and 2003, definitely go with a V6 if you can find one. The 9-5 V6 is basically immune to sludge, head gasket issues, head bolt problems, etc. The most expensive things I've run into on mine were the turbo and timing belt. And yes, after 2003 you don't have a choice, but Saab finally figured some stuff out with the 4-cyl and corrected the PCV (no more sludge, unless you're an idiot and never change the oil), gave all 4-cyls the Mitsubishi TD-04 turbo, which is far more reliable than the Garret GT-17's they had on the LPTs. One more V6 note, while yes it's expensive to replace the timing belt and tensioners every 60k, everything in there if very serviceable. On the 4-cyl. you may as well take the engine out of the car if you want to mess with the timing components. I have absolutely nothing against the 4-cylinder, I just think the V6 is a more reliable alternative. Check out some of the reviews on Edmunds if you want. They're not as Saab-biased as we are here, haha.
Posts in this Thread:
- 9-5 What to look out for, Jeremy Pera, Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:35:09
- Drive all the engine/trim combos if you can, Jon Fero, Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:02:25
- 4 cyl great if maintained, john b, Thu, 6 Mar 2008 08:31:55
- Avoiding the V-6?, Stephen Goldberger, Thu, 6 Mar 2008 08:10:55
- Avoid the V6? Nonsense, I say!, Larry West
, Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:52:47 - Re: 9-5 What to look out for, Allan, Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:01:12
- Re: 9-5 What to look out for, ScottA, Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:47:12
- If you get an Aero, be careful of, Phil, Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:39:17
- Re: If you get an Aero, be careful of, Robert, Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:12:41
- Re: If you get an Aero, be careful of, RobsSaab, Thu, 6 Mar 2008 08:55:56
- Good one, Phil :-), adl6009
, Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:23:14
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