I understand that older Saabs are a pain to work on, and tend to have a lot of quirky mechanical problems.
But after GMC purchased Saab did they improve mechanically speaking? Is there a year after which Saabs have become better cars, or should I look at another brand?
2007-01-30 06:25:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Saab
You want the long or the short answer? Some basics, GM purchased Saab in 1990 and a1/2, first year full blown Gm influence was the1994 body change 900 models. How old a Saab are you asking about? I own 7 Saabs, newest is a 1999 9-3 Viggen convert, all others pre-1995 converts. The ones you definitely stay away from are any of the V-6 models, they have way more problems than anyone should have to deal with. the 2000 thru 2003 9-3 2.0 Liter turbos are also not a good purchase, engine problems. The 9-5 thru 2004 are fine cars. With the intro of the 9-3 sport, 2003 and a 1/2 9440 chassis, and the 2005 to present 9-5 models you are just buying a Saturn engine in an Opel chassis. And you are buying some really bad electronic glitchs. Thats the short version, one I repeat daily in my Saab shop. Hope this helps your decision, Good Luck
2007-01-30 16:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by scooterdude1340 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that they improved as my brother's 1993 900 is in my driveway with a blown engine. My 1992 900's reverse gear is gone. If I had the time and finances, I would put money back into my 1986 900 T. Heck, I saw a new Hyundai that I thought was a NG Saab at first glance. Older Saabs can be considered hobby cars as you will have to pay a pretty penny as age creeps on them. On the other hand, I wouldn't want to be in any other car but an OG Saab if I had an accident. To the mechanic above me, thanks for the info on the chassis/engine combo.
2007-02-01 16:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by J W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Swedish car mechanic told me not to ever buy a Saab because they need to be torn apart just to do minor things to the engine. That makes them very expensive to work on due to the extra labor needed. Get a Volvo, instead.
2007-01-30 14:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
2003-06 dont buy junk junk , problems up the *** if you want one get a 2007 100k warranty
2007-01-30 23:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋