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RE: Help in choosing NG900 engine replacement option
Posted by John Cooper (more from John Cooper) on Wed, 14 Jul 1999 11:22:31
In Reply to: Help in choosing NG900 engine replacement option, M Fenster & J. Meinert, Tue, 13 Jul 1999 11:01:53 
A friend of mine is looking at a new 9-5 with the v-6 turbo.  Lately there's
been a lot of bad comments on the V-6.  Is this just the lightning rod'
effect?  Are there folks out there with 100's of thousands of miles on V-6's
with no problems? 

TIA
John

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> I don't know if the 4-cyl will 'drop in,' but I think it a reasonable
> option
> if the dealer can do it and will do it for a reasonable added cost.
> 
> The 9-3 option would be a good idea if (1) you like the car and (2) you
> get
> a good trade-in credit for the 900.
> 
> IMO, either would be better than a new V-6.
> ---------------------
> John R. Weiss
> Seattle, WA
> http://www.tsca.net/puget/
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: M Fenster & J. Meinert <mfensterno39sdcx6spamx782alaska.net>
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> Sent: Monday, July 12, 1999 11:24 PM
> Subject: Help in choosing NG900 engine replacement option
> 
> 
> >     The words of many wise persons here have somewhat prepared me for
> > what has happened.  My '94 NG900SE with the V-6, 2.5L motor has about 38
> > kilomiles on it.  An out-of-town friend was driving it on the highway
> > last week when it died, a puff of smoke & all instrument lights came
> > on.  Fortunately, it was warm, she was on a well-traveled highway, and
> > close to a phone.  Yup, the timing belt either slipped or broke.  It
> > happened about 4000 miles after being replaced at the dealer.  As they
> > look into the damage, which they're leading me to expect will be a
> > warranty replacement of the motor, I'm taking your advice and
> > considering options.
> >     1. I have a 5-speeed tranny.  If they offer a replacement engine,
> > would a 2.0 L bolt up to the transmission?  I have the traction control,
> > and it works well, but I could get by without it.  Also, I would assume
> > a new computer would nave to be installed.  So basically what I'm
> > considering is having them install another type engine, a 4 -Cyl turbo.
> > What other work would they need to perform?   I expect I'd have to pay
> > for at least some of it, but having this type of breakdown on a remote
> > road in the winter with my 4-year old in the car would not be a fun
> > experience!
> >     2. The loaner they are letting me drive is a '99 9-3SE with a turbo
> > engine, possibly a 2.3 L.  It's got about 12 kilomiles on it.  On a trip
> > to Denali Park in it this weekend, I was pretty impressed with it's gas
> > mileage, turbo boost, and handling.  Would trading up to the 9-3 be a
> > good choice if I were offered a decent deal?  It's really similar in
> > many respects to my car; auto climate control, leather, sunroof, info
> > computer, etc. Any downfalls I should look for?  I think it's been a bit
> > mistreated, being a loaner, but not in bad condition.
> >     Thanks for any leads and helpful information.
> >     Mike in Anchorage
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
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> In Australia the 900 V6 now has a pretty bad reputation.  Some call it the
> 'GM Saab'. I don't deny it is pokey, but it isn't a Saab 4 cylinder, and
> hence the problems.  I am hoping the V6 in the 9-5 is markedly different.
> 
> In an ideal world, GM would provide Saab with the cash and let them get on
> with what they know best - building incredibly durable and innovative 4
> cylinder cars.
> 
> Simon....

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Same-o, same-o with my '90 9000T hatch.  [Friction IS what stops the
car, right? <grin>
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