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Re: Looking at an 03 vert...advice? Posted by MontereyAero [Email] (#506) [Profile/Gallery] (more from MontereyAero) on Mon, 1 Dec 2014 23:05:08 In Reply to: Looking at an 03 vert...advice?, bill h., Sun, 30 Nov 2014 07:23:50 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Here are some thoughts based on about 30 days ownership of a '00 9.3 I4 185hp CV. This is my first SAAB convertible. We've owned two 9.5's for 10 years. I'm the 4th owner. Car has 85K on odometer. Basically it is original. It certainly is a different ride than a 9.5 Aero and has a smaller car feel which I like. It rattles, primarilly in the doors, which I hope to remedy. Suspension, steering stopping, is fine. Acceleration and tranny are OK, but certainly not a 230hp HOT. Since I had scanty car maintenance history, I orderd a pre-purchase inspection including removing the oil pan to check for sludge. Top is original, except that all rams have been rebuilt and have no known leaks. Hydraulic pump and hoses are OK. Body, engine bay and interior are exceptional. Much of the discussion on this board regardig "necessary" mods to viggen and SE's caused me to look for the 185hp model. I'm happy. Good luck.
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