Date: 8 Dec 2001 07:24:49 -0800 From: johsnopsamanytime.co.uk (Johannes H Andersen) Subject: Re: Whats wrong with the V6?
Jeremy <JeremynopsamREMOVE.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:<OLZ3kLAvRyD8EwR0nopsamscott.net>... > I keep reading postings advising people to stay away from the GM V6 > engine (in the NG 900). > > I have one, it hasnt been any trouble, and is beautifully smooth and > powerful. There was much I preferred about my old classic 900i 16v, but > not its engine. > > I know theres the timing belt issue, so OK I will get it replaced as > necessary. But why does everyone slag off this engine? > > Cheers > Jeremy I'll tell you what's wrong with the V6. In April 2002, the UK will introduce a company car tax that is proportional to the CO2 output. The intension is to lower the CO2 emisions in the UK and elsewhere such that the US carry on increasing the emisions. OK, leaving such political snipes aside, the tax figures for the Saab 9-5 are: 2.0t 25% 2.3t 26% 2.3Aero 23% 3.0V6t 34% Notice the high efficiency of the Aero! The V6 is likely to become obsolete as a company car in comparison. Johannes