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Re: Reliability of Saab 9-5 ARC
Posted by Noel [Email] (more from Noel) on Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:35:58
In Reply to: Reliability of Saab 9-5 ARC, Heather M., Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:39:21
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Saab models seem to get better as the age of the model advances. By 2002 the 9-5 was a pretty reliable beast.
Is a 9-5 "Toyota reliable," where nothing is *perceived* to ever fail?
No. But that reliability is partially a myth Toyota has carefully nurtured to offset the relentlessly boring nature of their cars.
What IS important on *any* European car is that it has had regular maintenance. You need to know that the oil, coolant and other fluids have been changed on a regular basis and that other routine service has been done according to schedule. Ask for service records and look for oil done about every 5K.
With an ARC you are getting the V6, which is a nice engine, and the car comes with a lot of luxo features. You may pay somewhat more for service, but if you find a good indy mechanic it shouldn't much different for typical repairs than any other car. Take the car to a good indy who knows Saabs (preferably a Saab specialist) and have him go through the car before you decide to pull the trigger
FWIW, in 23 years of owning Saabs I haven't found them to be much more expensive than other cars. And they last longer. Plus, if you are in an accident you want to be in a car that can take a hit. That's worth something, too.
Come back with any questions before you decide. We're all here to help.
Posts in this Thread:
- Reliability of Saab 9-5 ARC, Heather M., Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:39:21
- Re: Reliability of Saab 9-5 ARC, NDS, Tue, 2 Jan 2007 20:11:43
- Re: Reliability of Saab 9-5 ARC, jimbobjoe, Mon, 1 Jan 2007 20:55:00
- Re: Reliability of Saab 9-5 ARC, Allan, Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:08:28
- Re: Reliability of Saab 9-5 ARC, paul o., Sun, 31 Dec 2006 19:21:55
- Re: Reliability of Saab 9-5 ARC, Noel, Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:35:58 <-- Viewing This Message
- What's your prespective?...., Mike Lynch , Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:39:22
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