Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 04:40:43 GMT From: "Eric R. Sterbenz" <ericnopsamth.com> Subject: Re: seeking comments on stability of 9000
Chrisopher, I have a '97 Aero (5sp). It is a smooth as glass at all speeds. For a 4cyl it is extremely smooth and quiet. A most fantastic cruiser as 65+. Under normal circumstances, given the similar mileage I would think that the Aero would be more fun. However it sounds like something is seriously wrong with this one. I would ask to take it to another mechanic to see how serious the problem is and get the price reduced appropriately. "Christopher J. Korff" wrote: > Greetings to the Saab world. > > If anyone can share their experiences with the following, I'd be > appreciative. > > I am seriously considering purchasing a 9000 or 9-5. The car is for my > wife, so the transmission will be automatic. ;-( > > A dealer nearby has a '99 9.5 w/ 15k miles. ($30,000) They also have a > 1995 9000 Aero (automatic) with 19.5k miles. ($21900) > Both cars are fully loaded. The Aero appears to be a steal. I took the > Aero for a 45 minute drive today. > > The Aero shook and rattled at almost every speed. I was surprised and > sad. Every time I went over a medium sized bump, the steering wheel > shook like it would fall off. At highway speeds of 60-80 mph on a > smooth road, there was a constant vibration. It was sort of like when > you have one window open 1-2" and you get that harmonic that goes right > through your body. Above 30 mph, there was always some sort of > vibration. > > At first I thought it was due to the automatic. But actually, at idle > while sitting at a light, the car shook less than other cars I've driven > with 4-cyl engines and automatics. > > I've had VWs (96 & 2000 Jetta, 84 Rabbit) and Bmws ('98 Z3, '85 535i & > 528i) and realize that European cars generally feel the road more > closely. They're more authoritative over bumps than American cars. (I > know that's a gross generalization.) Even my base 2000 Jetta. I would > have expected the Saab to be similarly stable and smooth. Especially > knowing it sold for $40-45k when new, if i recall. > > Is the 9.5 better? We'll probably drive the 9.5 this weekend. > > This is not a slam of Saabs- I am inclined to think they are good cars. > I was just surprised at how much this car vibrated. I'm sure it wasn't > in any accidents, etc. THe body was straight, the wheels & tires were > perfect, etc. > > Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Good Luck, -- E.R. Sterbenz ericnopsamth.com
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