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Posted by Noel (more from Noel) on Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:51:28
In Reply to: Advice needed- How are the 2000,9-5s, car is Aero Auto, mgw, Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:46:52
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A 2004 or later car still isn't expensive and is unlikely to have sludge issues. We have 2003 Linear wagon with 122K on it that has proven very reliable. We did the PCV6 change shortly after getting the car and done the oil with synthetic ever 5K.
We've replaced the heater valve (normal failure item, $55 with the part for a Caddy Catera), the vacuum booster and the evaporator. Otherwise it's been normal maintenance. Need to do the exhaust system soon so I won't have to do it in winter.
The 9-5 is a smoother, more refined car than my '96 9K, much quieter and probably nicer on a long trip. But my 9K is not stock and has a bit of an edge, so the comparo isn't totally fair. Most of the time I like the 9K better, but I have to say that I'd be 9-5 shopping if the 9K needed expensive work or was crunched in an accident. Just check out what you're getting and if it's a '03 or earlier pull the valve cover and drop the oil pan to check for sludge.
Posts in this Thread:
- Advice needed- How are the 2000,9-5s, car is Aero Auto, mgw, Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:46:52
- Get a newer version, Noel, Tue, 17 Sep 2013 10:51:28 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Advice needed- How are the 2000,9-5s, car is Aero Auto, thatbobguy
, Mon, 16 Sep 2013 19:31:12 - From what I have read (long)..., JerseySaab
, Sun, 15 Sep 2013 10:27:39- All US engines suffered from sludging., Norm95, Mon, 30 Sep 2013 06:22:13
- Quick detail.., ColinE, Fri, 20 Sep 2013 03:00:35
- My 9-5 Story, T. Christopher, Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:11:04
- Good Summary, G. Post, Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:51:25
- Re: Great info on early 9-5s, Thanks Jerseydude, mgw, Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:16:26
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