Saab Info Required

[Darth Dave]

Hi guys,

I'm considering buying a 1998 Saab 9-3 2.3i s.

Is there anything I need to look out for with this car? (Especially if fairly high mileage.)

What sort of BHP does it kick out? And what sort of MPG can I expect?

Cheers,

Dave.

[900T-R]

Darth Dave said:

Hi guys, I'm considering buying a 1998 Saab 9-3 2.3i s. Is there anything I need to look out for with this car? (Especially if fairly high mileage.)

Timing chain springs to mind. Saab Information Display losing pixels. Otherwise, normal wear 'n tear stuff.

Darth Dave said:

What sort of BHP does it kick out? And what sort of MPG can I expect?

150. 30'ish.

[Darth Dave]

And one more thing!

N/a or turbo?

[900T-R]

2.3i is an N/A, 't would be a t or T, instead of an i, otherwise. The only turbo'ed 2.3 in the 9-3 range is the Viggen anyways...

[Darth Dave]

As much as I'd like to I doubt i'd stretch to getting a Viggen or a Hot as I'm looking for a daily run about to purchase for minimum cash yet be reliable.

Cheers for the info.

[900T-R]

Most welcome.

[nicecupoftea]

My brother has a 900 2.3. Nice relaxed cruiser, bags of torque. Actually quite swift if you push it and makes a nice noise! Not very tuneable though.

[saf]

Ran a 9-3 2.3i for 7 years, changed it last year. During that time the only thing that needed replacing other than normal wear & tear exhaust, tyres was during the last 6mnths of ownership. Front shocks, discs and pads.

Sorry to see it go really, but it got replaced by 9-3SS 2.0t, which we absolutely adore, a totally different beast from the NG9-3, but STILL a true Saab.

[Darth Dave]

So would you guys recommend a Turbo instead? Would that get better MPG when driven sparingly?

Is the 2.3 a four pot?

[Moose.]

Darth Dave said:

So would you guys recommend a Turbo instead? Would that get better MPG when driven sparingly? Is the 2.3 a four pot?

My brother's 2.3 NA 900S gets 35mpg on the motorway at about 75-80mph which I though was pretty good. Not driven a turboed one, but I can't see it getting better mpg as you'd never be able to drive it sparingly

(yes it's a four pot)

[Darth Dave]

Moose. said:

Darth Dave said: So would you guys recommend a Turbo instead? Would that get better MPG when driven sparingly? Is the 2.3 a four pot? My brother's 2.3 NA 900S gets 35mpg on the motorway at about 75-80mph which I though was pretty good. Not driven a turboed one, but I can't see it getting better mpg as you'd never be able to drive it sparingly (yes it's a four pot)

Driving sparingly tends to be my problem.....especially if the car makes a nice noise!