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No DI cassette in 9-3SS.... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:55:44 In Reply to: ready for sport combi, couple questions, Ed, Sun, 30 Jul 2006 01:14:48 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
The 9-3SS does not use a DI cassette like the older 9-3 or 9-5. The 9-3SS models use a different ignition system with separate ignition coils. The new ignition system has not had any postings on this BB to suggest any reliability problems.
The 9-3SS uses a completely different engine than the older 9-3 or 9-5. The ECOTEC derived 4-cylinder engine is all aluminium with a different oil pump design and a larger oil capacity. The 9-3SS also requires the use of full synthetic oil per the factory specifications. No complaints of oil sludging in the 9-3SS.
The 9-3SS Aero uses an Australian (Holden) derived V6 engine starting with the 2006 models.
So the 9-3SS is really a 'clean slate' car. There are no holdovers from the previous model Saabs. New engines, new suspension, etc. This is good as the old gremlins are gone, and so far no new gremlins have been discovered.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; Steel Gray metallic; 5-speed; 10,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver metallic; 5-door; Automatic; 85,000 miles
1984 Saab 900T; Cherry Red; 3-door; 5-speed; 242,000 miles (RIP)
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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