Hello Beytor,
I just wanted to respond to the last post and put in my .02 otherwise...

I'm a Saab newbie ('01 9-5 SE, our first). Admired them for a long time beforehand.
With previous knowledge that the LPT I-4 was the *real* Saab engine and the V-6 was not, I test-drove them back to back (auto). We ordered the V-6 because of the superior off-the-line response and smoother idle. At the time, the lease price of the Aero was significantly more.

Although my gut (and many testimonials on this site) suggests the I-4 will outlast the V-6 before it wears out, the things that are bolted to it are not necessarily above reproach [Turbos, DI, ECU]. Day-to-day reliability counts just as much if not more to me than longevity alone. Those who predicted doom and gloom for the current V-6 have not been validated to this point. We'd certainly be seeing them on this BB if they were. To its credit, I'm sure the I-4 will be easier to work on.

Oh the MOST IMPORTANT factor in your decision, IMHO, should be the quality and reputation of the servicing dealer nearest you. When we moved from Syracuse, NY (great dealer) to southeasten Kentucky (bad servicing dealer), our experiences with the new dealer have frustrated us to the point that we'll never buy a Saab again as long as we live here. Unlike Nissan dealers, we have only 2-3 to choose from in the whole state. Please consider this carefully. Best of luck with your purchase.

posted by 24.243.24...

• Should I consider a 99 9-5 SE?, Beytor, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:06:52
  • Re: Should I consider a 99 9-5 SE?, Beytor, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:40:32
    • Sport mode, Jason 0W-40, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 12:56:08
      • Re: Sport mode, beytor, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 13:06:22
  • Regarding the original post..., Owen, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 01:32:45
  • I'm going to spark a religious debate here, but..., Dave D, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 19:01:24
    • another opinion, Owen, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 22:51:11 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Enough, already, AlanF, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 22:33:23
      • You are actually right, Lou, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 22:51:49
        • I still believe this is a fair point to newbies..., Dave D, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 00:34:01
          • Re: I still believe this is a fair point to newbies..., Owen, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 01:54:52
          • Alright ... I'll bite ..., J, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 01:04:28
        • We actually stopped bashing V6., J, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 23:38:26
    • Re: I'm going to spark a religious debate here, but..., MJP, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 22:26:20
  • Whay do so many people wonder if Saabs are reliable? I, Todd (MN), Mon, 16 Dec 2002 16:14:01
    • Re: Whay do so many people wonder if Saabs are reliable? I, Steve, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 13:11:49
      • 9-5 is "recommended" by Consumer Reports, Brian in NC, Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:56:14
        • Re: 9-5 is "recommended" by Consumer Reports, Gene, Wed, 18 Dec 2002 14:30:26
    • My theory, phred, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 17:26:18
      • Re: My theory, mlc , Mon, 16 Dec 2002 22:26:51
      • New blood in the Saab family is a good thing! NM, lowbar, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 17:28:24
        • They need any blood they can get! (n/m), phred, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 19:13:18
  • Re: Should I consider a 99 9-5 SE?, AlanF, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:40:49
  • Re: Should I consider a 99 9-5 SE?, Pete Saab 9-5, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:31:57
  • Get the SAAB, buddy, Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:13:51

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