1999 Saab 9-5 Base Wagon 4-door 2.3l on 2040-cars
Whitney Point, New York, United States
Here we have my beloved 1999 4 cyl 2.3 Litre Saab 9-5 Station Wagon. This wagon has a near-new looking body, only rust is seen spot run on the gas cover, no rot. Interior is just as beautiful, comfortable leather seats with no rips or tears but some wear. I am second owner, and previous owner sold it to a small dealership. After some investigating into the manual's "Notes" section, I see receipts written for oil changes-in Florida. This leads me to believe that the car has only seen one harsh New York winter exposed to salty roads, and this past winter wasn't all that terrible! Here are the pros and cons:
Pros: Beautiful interior Near-perfect exterior New tires (all four as of April, balanced and aligned, haven't been used since August). New exhaust manifold gasket (no noise from under the hood). New crankshaft position sensor (bad one is common with Saabs in higher mileage, causes stalling with a hot engine, no problems since)! Clean floor, always used floor mats New headlights, engine always ran on full synthetic oil blends since I got it All paperwork to prove everything up above! Cons: Tranmission is not working. I've heard rumors of other less expensive explanations why the car will not slip into gear, but at worst it's the transmission that's bad. Muffler is loud, not in a pro sports way. Hatchback lock broken, so I removed it. Shuts, but doesn't seal or lock, easy replacement if you buy part. I suspect cabin fan is no longer working; I feel cool/hot air as I should while driving, but not in park. Car is speedy with the turbo, Sport button (when pressed) adds a noticeable sporty feel with increased gear ratio response. Brakes are fair, turns on a dime. Sunroof/power windows are rocking, heated leather seats are an Upstate winter dream. Radio/speakers work as well. Seats fold down easily for massive storage capabilities. Includes wagon "shelf" unit for your fragile goods on top, rocks on bottom inside hatch. Who should buy this car? Someone who, like me, loves a Scandinavian/Swedish car such as a Volvo or Saab that is not only a quality drive, but a fun one. Someone who, unlike me, has the skill or money for shop time to keep up on repairs for such a car. I'm a college student that enjoyed this great car for six months, but time for me to get something a little more affordable to care for. Thank you! |
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Nicolas Cage flogs Saab-based Senova from Beijing Auto [w/video]
Mon, 13 May 2013BAIC has officially pulled the covers off of its new Senova D Series sedan for China. The four-door is based on the old Saab 9-5 and boasts a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Local buyers can get their hands on the machine for around $22,745 at current conversion rates. Other engine options include a turbocharged 1.8-liter four cylinder as well as turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder, and a wide range of safety equipment comes standard on every trim except the very base model. Those goodies include a tire pressure monitoring system, active head restraints, blind spot detection, driver fatigue detection and parking sensors.
The Senova nameplate serves every model based on former Saab architectures, including the Epsilon, GM2900 and GM2400 platforms as well as engine and transmission tech. In order to promote its new products, BAIC has hired Hollywood staple Nicolas Cage to serve as the company's brand ambassador. Cage stars in the Senova-heavy Town of Car Legends action-packed video short (directed by Olivier Megaton of Transporter 3 and Taken 2 fame) which you can view by scrolling below.
2014 Saab 9-3 officially relaunched, reborn
Thu, 05 Dec 2013Saab is officially building cars again. Production of the 9-3 Sedan has kicked back off in Trollhättan, Sweden, and the first example is reportedly earmarked for the company's museum. Initial sales are targeted for China, although Swedish customers will also be able to buy new Saabs built in their country right away, too. It isn't immediately clear if the model will be available in the rest of Europe, let alone in North America.
The initial run of 9-3s will be powered by a 220-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder before an electric model joins the range next year. There are no Biopower or XWD all-wheel-drive models presently in production. And while the lion's share of the 2014 9-3 is a carryover from the pre-bankruptcy car, there are some changes, including a new anti-whiplash seat system and a "greater number of non-GM parts," reports SaabsUnited.
"I am very proud of the dedication and the focus that NEVS management and employees have demonstrated over the year that has passed since we became owners of the plant in Trollhättan, and who have made this possible. Swedish expertise along with Japanese technology around batteries and new lightweight materials and our Chinese group's focus on green technology is our strength for the future," said Kai Johan Jiang, the founder of Saab's parent company, National Electric Vehicle Sweden.
Deal brokered to get Saab warranty service honored at GM dealers
Mon, 24 Dec 2012When Pontiac, Hummer and Saturn were killed off, at least current owners never had to question where they would have to take their vehicle in case it needed to be serviced. The same couldn't be said for Saab owners... until now. General Motors and Saab Automobile Parts North America (the remaining entity of the bankrupted automaker) have signed an agreement that provides 179 service centers to current Saab owners to receive factory-trained technicians and official Saab replacement parts.
These warranty service providers will have all the tools, training and parts to maintain and repair Saab vehicles, and they will also have access to a technical assistance center for the technicians. Next year, SPNA will also set up a customer assistance center, which will likely be most useful in helping current owners find repair shows, as well as a program called Saab Secure to give added service support to owners of late model (2010 and 2011 model year) Saab vehicles. Finally, to make sure customers have a sufficient parts supply to keep their cars on the road, SPNA operates out of a 153,000 square foot warehouse in Michigan that has the ability to ship more than 3,000 parts orders per day.
GM's official press release on the agreement is posted after the jump.