Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 09:07:17 -0700 From: "LTA" <laustnopsamdchoice.ocm> Subject: Re: Saab 9-3 and possible problems?
I have a 96 Saab 900S with the non turbo 2.3 4 cylinder. Never had any problems with the engine. Hoses and belts etc is just wear and tear. I have 86000 miles on the engine so far and I am keeping it. "Leon Gross" <leonnopsamdlabsgroup.com.au> wrote in message news:gHxJ8.200492$o66.594662nopsam-server.bigpond.net.au... > Thanks but it is a 4 cylinder... > > I personally had the V6 a few years ago, it was a 900SE. No prblems with > the motors, the dealer changed the timing belt via a factory recall, they > said the new one was a different size. Never had a problem with the motor, > only the gearbox needed a very expensive switch! > > Leon Gross > > "Rob" <robwremovethisnopsammaster.co.uk> wrote in message > news:8b72ba58.0205300141.29fc3756nopsaming.google.com... > | "Leon Gross" wrote: > | > | > My girlfriend is looking at buying a second hand Saab 9-3 build April > 98. It > | > is a coupe, manual with 2.3L normal aspirated motor. The car has done > | > 55,000km. Is there any problems or things she should look out for which > may > | > cause problems? > | > | That's the V6. Very few people have good things to say about the V6. > | If she gets the car: MAKE SURE THE TIMING BELT GETS CHANGED WHEN DUE. > | > | Rob. > >
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