I've only had my 9-5 for a few months and I couldn't be happier with it (2003 lpt wagon). I primarily wanted a safe car (this is the family car, mostly for my wife, and not my drive-to-work car); many of the performance-minded posts here are only of academic interest to me.

But I admit the turbo is so much fun!!! I usually drive in "sport" mode now. WOW!!!

When I replace my commuting car (I cannot name it for fear of the laughter but let's say it's pretty uninspiring but reliable) I think I'll be looking for another turbo-charged engine, as long as it gives me the kind of performance (i.e. not a lot of lag) that I'm enjoying in the 9-5. I also (based on comments on TSN about the engine) expect a certain amount of reliability.

A supercharger seems contrary to what I like about the turbo (i.e. that it kinda goes away when I don't need it).

Does anyone think there's a better-made turbo engine? Or one as good?

(Don't say the Aero -- okay you can say it, but duh I know. Don't say anything by Porsche -- okay you can say it, but I'll never be able to afford it.)

Anyone here drop a turbo into a Civic Si and like it as much as your Saab? It sure would be a lot cheaper...


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• Does anyone make a better turbo?, Bart, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 16:06:25 <-- Viewing This Message
  • what about Mitsubishi?, KL, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 10:08:45
    • Yes, but......, Jason 0W-40, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 23:02:14
      • and the twin turbo 3000gt, KL, Tue, 15 Jul 2003 06:53:31
  • Subaru, Jason 0W-40, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 16:15:51
    • Check out new Forester XT .... 2.5L boxer turbo goes, SaabKen in Vancouver, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 22:20:11
      • Re: Check out new Forester XT .... 2.5L boxer turbo goes, Chad, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 07:18:53
        • Re: Check out new Forester XT .... 2.5L boxer turbo goe, SaabKen in Vancouver, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 10:12:12
          • I have the magazine and read that article several, Chad, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 13:45:01
            • Don't forget..., Jason 0W-40, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 23:04:48
              • Re: Don't forget..., Chad, Tue, 15 Jul 2003 10:55:31
    • yes the Saabaru will rock! oh yes, it will!!!, Chris., Sun, 13 Jul 2003 16:42:37
      • 9-2, Bart, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 16:58:10
        • Turbos are made by Garrett or some other contractor., J, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 18:01:17
  • Short answer ... no, J, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 16:13:38
    • Re: Short answer ... maybe. (longer than short!), Chris., Sun, 13 Jul 2003 16:39:55
      • New 9-3 interior is worse, IMHO (+), Vlad, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 06:47:42
        • I got to drive a 03 WRX for a day... the interior SUCKS, Taylor, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 14:46:53
        • Err...Vlad, you are tellling me you like those ...., TKC, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 10:23:12
          • Agree, sunvisors are nothing special. Still far (+), Vlad, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:45:42
      • agree about the WRX interior, Jason 0W-40, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 18:43:43

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