Thinking about getting a Saab 9-5 Areo
Discussion
I've been tempted by a Saab some time, but recently been looking for a 9-5 Areo to do my 90-mile a day commute. Any advice on what I should watch out for on a 9-5? My budget is about 4k but if I can get a later car for cheaper that's better, any certain years I should avoid?
Cheers,
Greg
Cheers,
Greg
they're largely bullet proof and all the issues are known. sludge is the killer, beyond that it's down to niggles (which are, again, well documented). somewhere around 2003/4 you get the updated pcv which should protect from sludging providing fully synthetic has been used.
keep a spare DI cartridge and CPS and it should be fine day to day.
your budget gives you many options so shop around. my own preference would be the "sharktooth" versions. i got a scruffy but competent '53 plate example, in espresso (rare i believe) - manual with black heated/vented leather, lots of history from a respected indie, sat-nav, sunroof etc etc. cost me less than £1k and it's not missed a beat in the last year - total repair costs = £0.
very accomplished commuter, totally at home in that role and, i dare say it, i prefer it to my 9-3s. quicker than the 9-3 in the real world, down to the torque i guess
paul
keep a spare DI cartridge and CPS and it should be fine day to day.
your budget gives you many options so shop around. my own preference would be the "sharktooth" versions. i got a scruffy but competent '53 plate example, in espresso (rare i believe) - manual with black heated/vented leather, lots of history from a respected indie, sat-nav, sunroof etc etc. cost me less than £1k and it's not missed a beat in the last year - total repair costs = £0.
very accomplished commuter, totally at home in that role and, i dare say it, i prefer it to my 9-3s. quicker than the 9-3 in the real world, down to the torque i guess
paul
£4k is a decent budget for a 9-5 Aero. Be aware that 06> models attract the £500 tax.
The auto box is a little slow compared to modern machinery, but its far from terrible.
Interior is hard wearing and fairly solid but do expect some creaks and rattles. The boot on the estate is very bog but the actual passenger compartment is quite cramped.
Mine had 208k on it when I sold it and the changes were becoming a little clunky. Also the rear parking sensors had stopped working along with the electric mirrors. Other than that it was actually a great car and I actually miss it now.
The auto box is a little slow compared to modern machinery, but its far from terrible.
Interior is hard wearing and fairly solid but do expect some creaks and rattles. The boot on the estate is very bog but the actual passenger compartment is quite cramped.
Mine had 208k on it when I sold it and the changes were becoming a little clunky. Also the rear parking sensors had stopped working along with the electric mirrors. Other than that it was actually a great car and I actually miss it now.
bakerstreet said:
£4k is a decent budget for a 9-5 Aero. Be aware that 06> models attract the £500 tax.
The auto box is a little slow compared to modern machinery, but its far from terrible.
Interior is hard wearing and fairly solid but do expect some creaks and rattles. The boot on the estate is very bog but the actual passenger compartment is quite cramped.
Mine had 208k on it when I sold it and the changes were becoming a little clunky. Also the rear parking sensors had stopped working along with the electric mirrors. Other than that it was actually a great car and I actually miss it now.
Only the Autos have the big tax band, Manuals are £295, i've had my 2010 Aero Edition manual estate for just over a Year, nothing's dropped off it, it sailed through its MOT this year with no advisories, it's done just under 130k and it still can surprise others as a Fiesta ST owner found out the other day The auto box is a little slow compared to modern machinery, but its far from terrible.
Interior is hard wearing and fairly solid but do expect some creaks and rattles. The boot on the estate is very bog but the actual passenger compartment is quite cramped.
Mine had 208k on it when I sold it and the changes were becoming a little clunky. Also the rear parking sensors had stopped working along with the electric mirrors. Other than that it was actually a great car and I actually miss it now.
i'm just about to Stage 3 it (3" downpipe, 3.5 bar FPR and a map from Mr Noob) which gives circa 300bhp and 450 nm with no loss of reliability or apparently economy. Hilariously quick in a straight line, like a bouncy hippo around corners (although after fitting a set of Avon ZV7s a couple of weeks ago it's loads better) peerless on the motorway as a stealthy cruiser with the abilty to turn German TDi's into little dots in your rear view mirror.Comfiest seats you've ever sat in, and in the case of my car spec to die for, SatNav, quality Harman Kardon Audio, heated seats front and rear!, dual climate, electric front seats with drivers memory. loads of quirky touches that make fantastic daily cars, they're ignored by the masses and this is what makes them so inexpensive, there are loads of SAAB service specialists out there, the UKSAAB website is amongst the best you'll see, spares are buttons, you do need to be clued up though, only use fully synthetic oil service at 12K intervals (not the 18k that SAAB suggested) and you'll have a car that will get under your skin....
http://noobtune.co.uk/
Edited by tdm34 on Friday 19th August 22:16
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