thinking about buying a used saab-9-5. i heard they are expensive to repair..but i like the safety record. should i buy or not? even after the gm takeover?
2006-09-12 12:21:45 · 10 answers · asked by sugarbaby 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Saab
They are great cars to drive especially the aero models (250BHP), if you can try to get a turbo and avoid the V6.
The best web site I've found is www.saabcentral.com were you can find more information on the specific model you are looking at.
The turbo models are a tuners dream, and you can get them up to serious horsepower, in stock trim they are great for overtaking manoeuvres, the SAAB safety angle.
If they are looked after they can be very reliable, and parts are cheaper than some of the rival marques like BMW, Mercedes.
I don't know where you live but you should find a specialist mechanic in your area who will be happy to keep the car in good order, and for less than the dealer charges.
GM bought 50% of the shares back in 1992, and the remainder in 2000 or something, so they do have more GM parts than they used to (say in 1995), but I wouldn't let that put you off, most cars are made with shared parts from lowlier brands, and SAAB have always used parts from other manufacturers right back to the 1960's. Some things have improved under GM the auto box is from Aisin, the same as in a Lexus and way better than the ZF unit in the Saab 9000 (1986 - 1997), the 9-5 has a better chassis than the 9000 by all accounts too.
Good luck with the search.
2006-09-13 05:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by strawman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a 2003 9-3 and it has spent more time in the mechanic's garage than in my own. It's a GM alright. Cheap parts, cheap interior, cheap electronics. I don't know about the expense in repair because it's still under warranty but I'm willing to bet that as many times as it's been in the shop it would have cost me about as much as a starter home by now.
In my state I have to pay extra for car tags because they classify it as a "luxury" vehicle. I didn't realize luxury came with squeaks and rattles every time you drive. I will definitely make this my last Saab.
2006-09-13 05:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
saabs are superb cars,i have bought a 1994 saab 900s,and it is great and has the image too,okay they are expensive to repair and the parts are hard to find ,but if you want to be different in traffic and an individaul driver go for it
2006-09-12 21:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by dan d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother in law spent over 15 years in the car business, selling just about every marque available in the US.
The old joke was, "If you're going to buy a Saab, make sure you buy two...so you'll still have transportation when one's in the shop."
2006-09-12 12:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by Timothy W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Should be a good (and safe) car. Used to have a SAAB long time ago and loved it.
2006-09-12 15:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by luosechi 駱士基 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! If I had the money, LOL, I would purchase that baby in an instant! By the way they are "Born from Jets!"
2006-09-12 12:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by Socom 3 player 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phonetically, it's not the car to drive if you're sad or depressed.
2006-09-12 12:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by Tones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has a GM V6 engine. Up to you....
2006-09-12 13:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are good for a boat anchor and thats about it!
2006-09-12 13:12:49 · answer #9 · answered by jimmac7777 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yo, my buddys got one, theyre ok but theyre definately not cool, just get a beemer
2006-09-12 12:23:23 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋