Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 21:39:35 +0000 (UTC) From: "Murphwiz" <murphwiznopsamail.comTAKEMEOUT> Subject: Re: Performance of 9-5 2.0t question
"Ian W" <ian.worleynopsamorld.com> wrote in message news:U0Ub8.96565$H37.12675095nopsam2-win.server.ntlworld.com... > Dear All, > > Like a lot of newcomers to Saabs, I am looking for a quality car with good > reliability that suits my pocket. The latter is where the rub begins, which > is a paltry £7,000. My first choice is the 9-5 2.3t auto, but from having a > quick peek around the market, its not going to happen. > > Does anybody have the answers to these questions? > > I was thinking about a 9-5 2.0t and I was wondering if its performance is > good for safe overtaking? > What about an auto box on a 2.0t? > When the miles roll past 100k miles and 120k miles, will the engine require > some attention? (My pug ran out of steam at 100k) > > Thanks in advance for the information, > > Ian > (Hopefully a Saab devotee soon!) > > Only paid £9k for my 99 9-5 2.3 auto, with options... keep looking, they are out there somewhere