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So nice I bought it twice Posted by bobc [Email] (#473) [Profile/Gallery] (more from bobc) on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:25:36 In Reply to: 2002 9-5 Aero, KMZS, Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:48:05 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I have two Aeros, an '00 135k and an '01 with 120k. Both have been remarkably reliable and a pleasure to own. I am somewhat OCD about maintenance, but the only unexpected repair was a failed power window switchpack in '01.
I carry a spare IDM, upper idler pulley and serp belt in each.
things to look at when buying used:
- SID pixels. repair is $100, new is $350
- ACC diags (press AUTO+OFF). The vast majority of ACC repairs are actually cheap and easy.
- PCV #6. check that it was installed, and if not install it.
- Sludge is a possibility but not a forgone conclusion. be reasonable, look at maintenance records. If in doubt drop the pan, inspect and clean it.
- as these cars age you *will* need to replace: motor mounts, shocks all around, lots of suspension bushings.
_______________________________________ '08 9⁵ 2.3T SportCombi, Polar White '01 9⁵ Aero Midnight Blue (benched) '00 9⁵ Aero Midnight Blue (rescued) '99 9⁵ Base model, Cosmic blue '00 9⁵ Aero Silver (RIP - transmission )
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