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I have two Aeros, an '00 135k and an '01 with 120k. Both have been remarkably reliable and a pleasure to own. I am somewhat OCD about maintenance, but the only unexpected repair was a failed power window switchpack in '01.
I carry a spare IDM, upper idler pulley and serp belt in each.
things to look at when buying used:
- SID pixels. repair is $100, new is $350
- ACC diags (press AUTO+OFF). The vast majority of ACC repairs are actually cheap and easy.
- PCV #6. check that it was installed, and if not install it.
- Sludge is a possibility but not a forgone conclusion. be reasonable, look at maintenance records. If in doubt drop the pan, inspect and clean it.
- as these cars age you *will* need to replace: motor mounts, shocks all around, lots of suspension bushings.
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'08 9⁵ 2.3T SportCombi, Polar White
'01 9⁵ Aero Midnight Blue (benched)
'00 9⁵ Aero Midnight Blue (rescued)
'99 9⁵ Base model, Cosmic blue
'00 9⁵ Aero Silver (RIP - transmission )
Posts in this Thread:
- 2002 9-5 Aero, KMZS, Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:48:05
- Re: 2002 9-5 Aero, john b, Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:23:58
- So nice, I bought five more, AeroEd, Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:20:54
- So nice I bought it twice, bobc
, Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:25:36 <-- Viewing This Message - Just one unforgivable weakness, IMO, Stephen Goldberger, Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:58:16
- Re: Just one unforgivable weakness, IMO, KMZS, Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:32:50
- Re: Just one unforgivable weakness, IMO, KMZS, Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:27:56
- Re: Just one unforgivable weakness, IMO, Rich02818, Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:07:22
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