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data point
Posted by DW (more from DW) on Sun, 13 Jun 2004 17:01:42
In Reply to: About to buy a 1999 - 95, Scott, Sun, 13 Jun 2004 11:52:58
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Inherent problems in the 9-5 include DI Cassette, throttle body, turbo, and crank case pressure that causes oil leaks. Blue smoke on startup seemingly may be caused by the turbo or crankcase pressure. I've had all of these on my '01 with 41k, and all are reported here with regularity. Others have reported problems with the SID display and automatic climate control, but I haven't had those.
My car now needs a new turbo and head gasket, which I understand would be about $1,800 if not under warranty. Neither problem was evident at 30k.
At minimum I'd check the history on these items. Many people advise carrying a spare DI Cassette (whether or not the original has been replaced). The crankcase ventilation (PCV) mod may cure the oil leak problem or, as in my case, may not.
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Posts in this Thread:
- About to buy a 1999 - 95, Scott, Sun, 13 Jun 2004 11:52:58
- Re: About to buy a 1999 - 95, counto29, Wed, 23 Jun 2004 01:30:21
- Re: About to buy a 1999 - 95, Raj, Mon, 14 Jun 2004 14:06:14
- Re: About to buy a 1999 - 95, bob t in ct, Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:58:27
- Re: About to buy a 1999 - 95, Patrick, Sun, 13 Jun 2004 19:02:44
- Re: About to buy a 1999 - 95, Joe D., Sun, 13 Jun 2004 18:34:16
- data point, DW, Sun, 13 Jun 2004 17:01:42 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: About to buy a 1999 - 95, Jim M, Sun, 13 Jun 2004 15:09:30
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