Date: 5 Apr 2003 20:23:56 -0800 From: jk4062nopsamo.com (jk) Subject: Re: 1999 Saab 9-5 SE V6
h.hillnopsamh.net (Harry Hill) wrote in message news:<3e8e0803.264113114nopsam.btinternet.com>... > On 3 Apr 2003 18:23:15 -0800, jk4062nopsamo.com (jk) wrote: > > >Hi All, > > > >I'm about to buy a used Saab 9-5 SE V6 ... while working on 1999 S70 > >AWD deal. This Saab has about 59K miles on with Vented seat option. > > > >I like this car. Are there any known problems about 1999 SE V6 and/or > >what to watch out? > > > >Please advise ... > > > >Thanks > > > >jk > Don't forget you will use more petrol than in the 4 cylinder cars, but > my view is that the smooth relaxed driving of the V6 is well worth it. > Granted, my experience of the 2.3L 9-5 is limited, but I found it > sluggish and unwilling by comparison, as well as being noisier, > because I had to tread harder on the throttle to get anything like the > performance I take for granted in my V6. Go for it! > > Best wishes, > Harry Hill Thanks all ... After reading all your message, I have a much better feeling on this V6. I took a test drive on Friday. I like the way it driven. Very powerful feeling that I got. Anyway, I plan to have a local Saab dealer for a Vehicle Inspection ($105 for about 1 hour inspection) just to make sure. If nothing found to be wrong, I'll go for it. I may have to reserve some money for the timing belt change etc. BTW, I have checked www.saabusa.com for some of 9-5 acc'rys. And I found Sunroof wind deflector (I had installed my own BMW 325) for $78 and rear window shade for $135. The shade is recommend to be installed by a dealer. Anybody done it oneself? Again, thanks ... jk