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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 15:16:38 GMT
From: Harvey White <madynnopsametcom.com>
Subject: Re: Direct Ignition Cassette


On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 02:55:55 -0400, Malcolm <mwm1XXXnopsamedu> wrote: <snip> >Is there a rash of failing direct ignition modules, or cassettes, in >the 9.5 and 9.3? > Probably not. From what I've heard, DI cassettes normally fail at around 50K to 100K miles, and it's just a regular thing. Consider the location, and the heat and mechanical stress that these are put through. You can buy one yourself and change it out in five minutes. If you've gotten 170K miles off one, and are planning to keep the car, I'd consider getting the appropriate one and keeping it in the trunk, it will save a tow and some problems. From what I understand, the DI cassette failure problem is not unique to Saabs, but is probably about the same for most other cars using such a cassette. >I have understood the principle if direct ignition in the 9000 nand >have always been pleased by Saab engine manament . My mileage is great >and although this is a 92 with approachig 170k miles, the annual >emissions test always looks great. > >I am trying to decide whether tro spend serious money (for me) to >maintain and retain my 9000S or get into something newer, but still a >Saab. I would probably want to jump six or eight years and I love the >hatch, the roomy back seet that I have now. I also do not want to >become loaded with luxery that does not contribute to good driving. my >92 filled the bill mbut "Sven" is advancing in years. Any and all >opinions, PLEASE. You might want to consider a 9-3, which will preserve the hatch design. Used or off-lease would be the way to go, since the cost is less that way. Saab (in the USA at least) offers a "pre-certified" used car, which is more expensive (I've looked at prices at driver's way, etc...) but extends the warranty to 100K miles and 6 years. The warranty on a 2000 MY 9-3 would have one more year to go. You'd be buying the off-lease car with roughly 30K to 40K miles, assuming that's the way you'd wish to go. 9-3s are less expensive than 9-5s, but still have the "excess goodies" that you may not want. (but I did...). So, your choice. Harvey > >Malcolm

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