Hello, very well said. Just note that timing belt change is free at SAAB dealer. Well it is wise to change tensioner and pulleys at same time but labor and belt will be covered. Also there are problems with 4 cylinder engine concerning PCV system that leads to turbo failures or engine death. It is essential to have oil change history for 4 cylinder car or at least car checked for the sludge. Inspection is around $100 at SAAB dealer and mention you want to check them for the sludge. I'm sure they will know what you mean. There is also retroactive transferable 8 years warranty on this engines in recognition of the problem. But I bet it is going to be honored only if you can show regular maintenance records and oil changes. V6 engines are modified British made by GM. They seem to be trouble free. The price seems to be a bit high to me. Visit your SAAB dealer. I'm almost sure that in the worst case you'll get a similar car but with 100k warranty as Certified PreOwned. Good Luck, Radek Walp wrote: > I think you are paying too much for the car. I bought a 2001 9-5 SE V6 with > 43,000 miles one year ago. I paid 14,100.00. I knew I got a deal so I > jumped on it! Maybe 17-18 is OK, I checked the NADA values and I guess it > ranges from 16K to 18K. Look around here in Clev Oh there are all kinds of > deals on 9-5's in the 14-15K range. Where are you located > > Anyway If it is a V6 you will need a timing belt Return to Main Index
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