Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:50:03 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: 2000 SE 9-3 90,000km(56,000mi) beware?
roscoeboy wrote: > I own 2 1999 9-5 Saabs - a sedan that I've owned for 3 years and that > has 150k miles, and a wagon I just bought that has 125k miles. Both > are very comfortable, very nice cars to drive, and both run > beautifully. I expect them to go at least to 250k miles.. The sedan > has not, I feel, been more expensive than other cars I've owned. What other cars have you owned? Compared to Toyota and Honda, the GM Saabs are very expensive to maintain. Compared to BMW and Mercedes, Saabs might even seem reasonable :-) The > SIDs often lose pixels, but there is a simple repair procedure on > saabnet.com that prevents the need for replacement. But then, your car > has probably had this issue addressed. I'd suggest using synthetic oil > to protect the engine and turbo. Most of my repairs have been standard > issues, including rear shocks, brakes, muffler I suspect you enjoy driving your Saabs to have replaced your listed items before 150,000 miles. I drove my first C900 hard, getting 200,000 miles on the rear shocks, rear rotors, and original muffler. The front rotors were replaced at 100,000 miles. The tires only lasted 20,000 miles, as I thoroughly enjoyed my Saab, especially in the turns. Be sure that the car > you buy has had the recommended services performed in accord with the > owner's manual. These can be pricey but are well worth the insurance. > Buying parts online can also save a little if your mechanic doesn't > object. > >