Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 17:29:06 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com> Subject: Re: Saab's High Pressure Turbo Engine Questions
B&D wrote: > > On 4/20/03 3:53 AM, in article 3EA27C47.28AC2A5Anopsamsizefitterzzzz.com, > "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com> wrote: > > > Depends on how the engine is used. Since the turbo promotes torque, a > > turbo charged engine needs fewer rpm for the same effort, hence less wear > > than a NA engine for the same driving style. > > Good point. > > A few years ago I looked into getting a used 9000, and the 2-3 examples I > brought in for inspection all had some fairly high dollar problems with the > engines - especially the 2 manuals I managed to find (I was looking 3 years > ago at cars from about 94-95). The mechanic friend that was inspecting for > me said that some Saab owners, like some BMW owners, drive the heck out of > their cars without taking proper care of them, hence my previous post. Maybe. I bought my 1993 Saab 9000 CSE secondhand now 6 years ago from a private seller. It was a bit of a risk, but I figured that owners of upmarket cars are less likely to trash them. The car did have a few problems which I had fixed by a competent garage, but it was still worthwhile. It it still going strong and in perfect condition. Not only does it give transport in style, but it is in fact very inexpensive motoring. Johannes
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