OT: Any comments on Saab 9-5

[bigtisas]

Thinking about buying a Saab 9-5. I see a 99 Saab 9-5 asking for about US$7k. It has 100k miles, 4-cy, 170hp, turbo, leather, etc. I guess the turbo and timing belt might need to be replaced every 70k miles , etc. Probably need more maintenance than my M50. Do you guys have any experience with Saab? Good or bad.

[Tiger]

I test drove a new one in 99... what a coincidence. I know their engine are bulletproof... The only thing I didn't like about it is the brake... seems a bit weak but easily corrected.

[Denton]

Search bimmerforums OT for a thread I started.

[Denton]

Search bimmerforums OT for a thread I started.

EDIT: "4500 RPM" is my SN.

[bigtisas]

Hmm...couldn't find it.

[yaofeng]

Hmm...couldn't find it.

http://www.saabservices.com/qaoilsludge.pdf

[yaofeng]

The SAAB 2.3L engine has been around for ages. You'd want the FPT version for 200 plus HP. But the really attractive aspect of the SAAB 2.3L FPT engine is you get the maximum torque of 238 ft-lbs from 1,800 rpm to 4,000 rpm. It has a flat torque curve. The engine uses a timing chain. But I do know the early 9-5 has sludge issues. Check the web.

[94_e34_525i]

Saabs are nice, the only thing i dont like about them is they are front wheel drive. With 238lbs of torque that things gonna torque steer like a mother.

[yaofeng]

Saabs are nice, the only thing i dont like about them is they are front wheel drive. With 238lbs of torque that things gonna torque steer like a mother.

Have you driven one? Don't shoot your comment on the Bimmer forum. Do it on a SAAB forum so people can defend themselves.

[markus]

i hear they are plagued by electrical gremblins ever since GM took over but dont take my word for it.