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Posted by pmatt - http://saabnet.com/tsn/forms/e.php3?em=87 (more from pmatt - http://saabnet.com/tsn/forms/e.php3?em=87) on Wed, 16 Apr 2003 00:12:42
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

I'm in the process of finding a replacement for my '88 9000T, which 
at 174K or so is rusting out pretty badly and in need of more things 
that I really want to put into it.

I guess I have narrowed down my choices to a 9-5 Aero (pretty 
expensive!) or an SE-level 9-5, either of which would ideally be a 
lower mileage off-lease vehicle. I've driven both recently, and 
really think the low pressure turbo seems pretty tame next to the 
Aero. 

Abbott Racing offers a Trionic computer reprogramming upgrade that 
turns the 9-5's LPT into a full-pressure turbo. It costs about $1K 
with installation, and for the time being, you have to send them your 
car's computer to get the job done. Abbott says they can do ANY 9-5, 
regardless of the year. (They have a rep in Seattle, WA)

Saab offers the same kind of upgrade, but only for 9-5's from 2000 
and forward. Advantage is that you get a Saab part, warranty and 
support from your local dealer.

Has anyone upgraded their 9-5's LPT engine to the full pressure 
specs? Results? Would you look for a 2000 9-5 (in place of a 1999) 
just to get the Saab brand upgrade? 

Lastly, I've investigated used 9-5's in parts of the US where it 
doesn't snow much (Florida, Georgia, etc.), as I live in the frozen 
tundra of Upstate NY and don't want a car that's seen too much road 
salt. Dealers have told me to avoid places like south Florida, as the 

heavy sun tends to wear the leather interiors and the presence of 
corrosive humidity, salty air from the sea might also be a problem.
Is this likely? (There seem to be some decent prices on used, off-
lease 9-5's in Florida, though...)

TIA for your help.

Cheers --- Phil Matt
'88 9000T 174K
'87 900T 90K spouse's 
'82 900 183K R.I.P.
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