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New Saab Reliability Posted by Keith [Email] ![]() ![]() |
I read somewhere that the new 2002 9-5 was rated on par for reliability with Japanese cars, above that of, I believe, both Mercedes and BMW and of course above the N.American vehiclesr. I think it may have even been Consumer Reports or JD Power rankings. Has anyone else read those stats?
If so, times have sure changed - reliability has been my only issue with Saab - though I've never been stranded - just irritated by odd electrical problems.
Just to grandstand a bit... On the stigma that has developed around Japanese cars and SUVs I'd like to say that it's overblown and is likely hurting Saab sales - and therefore my ability to buy a used one. My wife's Millenia-S may look great, and it even received top ten ranking for drivability from one of the major car mags a couple years ago - but my Aero is far, far better a driving car summer and winter. And your A _ _ isn't on the floor like it is in the Millenia. Japanese cars have horrible, horrible seats! At the other extreme from the Japanese cars and SUVs the Saab seats are incredibly comfortable - lifting your butt off the floor. And Saab handling on icy roads is very predictable. On long drives, nothing I've owned has come close in comfort particularly on long trips. Having owned a Suburban, a Pathfinder SE and V6 4Runner SE the two 9000s I've owned have been superior in almost all way except reliability. So if that has changed...!!!
In fact, our next trip to Alaska will be in a Saab. My new 4Runner had to have the rear springs replaced (under warranty) following our camping trip to Anchorage. There's no way this would have happened in the Saab. It would have cost half as much to drive and it could have passed anything on the road, would have been comfortable and would even have held near as much gear.
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