Saab 9-3 Aero buyers info. '03-'04 era cars.

[ImDesigner]

Dr Doofenshmirtz said:

But remember, SAAB's are driven by nice, well educated people who wear turtleneck tops. No BMW common-as-muck riff raff here. We're an exclusive club. Don't let us down.

I'm a car designer by trade. Any good? I don't wear turtlenecks though.

Which engine should I be looking at then, the 2.0T or the 2.8T?

[philmh]

2.8 v6 are more known for coil pack failure, but sound awesome and very quick, 2.0T for better fuel consumption and can be mapped to match a standard v6 power wise. The choice is yours! Oh and v6 very expensive v.e.d after march 06. Hth.

[philmh]

Dr Doofenshmirtz said:

But remember, SAAB's are driven by nice, well educated people who wear turtleneck tops.

Edited by Dr Doofenshmirtz on Wednesday 28th August 15:36

I don't wear turtleneck tops!

[parabolica]

dme123 said:

From a couple of long standing Saab owners I know it appears the newer cars are not a patch on the older ones. For example one chap spent more on repairs keeping his 2004 1.9 diesel 9-3 running over 30k than his 1996 900 cabriolet over 270,000 miles. I can testify that the 900 was in amazing condition when he moved it on, with no squeaks and rattles. The 9-3 was looking rough and rattled at 30k...

Diesels versions tend to have more issues, esp early models; the petrol variants are more robust.

[Dr Doofenshmirtz]

philmh said:

Dr Doofenshmirtz said:

But remember, SAAB's are driven by nice, well educated people who wear turtleneck tops.

Edited by Dr Doofenshmirtz on Wednesday 28th August 15:36

I don't wear turtleneck tops!

Well go out and buy one...now!




It was a joke BTW

[Dr Doofenshmirtz]

ImDesigner said:

Which engine should I be looking at then, the 2.0T or the 2.8T?

The 1.8t is actually a detuned 2.0 150hp lump. The 2.0t is the mid range 2.0 175hp (which is what I've got), and the 2.0T is the high end 2.0 with 210hp as seen in the Aero. They're all the same Vauxhall Ecotec engine just with different ECU mapping. Then the 2.8 with 250hp.
Which one you get depends on performance V's fuel ecconomy/insurance.

[ImDesigner]

Dr Doofenshmirtz said:

ImDesigner said:

Which engine should I be looking at then, the 2.0T or the 2.8T?

The 1.8t is actually a detuned 2.0 150hp lump. The 2.0t is the mid range 2.0 175hp (which is what I've got), and the 2.0T is the high end 2.0 with 210hp as seen in the Aero. They're all the same Vauxhall Ecotec engine just with different ECU mapping. Then the 2.8 with 250hp.
Which one you get depends on performance V's fuel ecconomy/insurance.

I'm looking specifically at Aeros. Out of the two, is one of them considered to be the better engine?

[philmh]

Have a read through here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[43034]

Dr Doofenshmirtz said:

But remember, SAAB's are driven by nice, well educated people who wear turtleneck tops. No BMW common-as-muck riff raff here. We're an exclusive club. Don't let us down.

I'm 19 and on my 2nd Saab. I sadly don't wear a turtleneck. Slippers and a tartan blanket however!

[ImDesigner]

philmh said:

Have a read through here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Thanks. I'll have a read.

[Rovinghawk]

ImDesigner said:

Rovinghawk said:

33-34mpg from mine over the last 18,000 miles.

What type of driving is that?

Mine/the GF's is mostly mixed of all types of roads although it's likely to become a motorway commute.

Mixed, including motorways, cities, 3 Silverstone & 2 Rockingham track days.

I keep a spreadsheet of fuel, repairs, etc. Geeky but satisfying.

[Rovinghawk]

ImDesigner said:

I'm looking specifically at Aeros. Out of the two, is one of them considered to be the better engine?

V6 more refined, better as standard.

I4 more tuneable, cheaper to run, probably slightly more reliable.

[ImDesigner]

Rovinghawk said:

ImDesigner said:

Rovinghawk said:

33-34mpg from mine over the last 18,000 miles.

What type of driving is that?

Mine/the GF's is mostly mixed of all types of roads although it's likely to become a motorway commute.

Mixed, including motorways, cities, 3 Silverstone & 2 Rockingham track days.

I keep a spreadsheet of fuel, repairs, etc. Geeky but satisfying.

I don't suppose I could have a nosey at that spreadsheet?

[43034]

Rovinghawk said:

ImDesigner said:

Rovinghawk said:

33-34mpg from mine over the last 18,000 miles.

What type of driving is that?

Mine/the GF's is mostly mixed of all types of roads although it's likely to become a motorway commute.

Mixed, including motorways, cities, 3 Silverstone & 2 Rockingham track days.

I keep a spreadsheet of fuel, repairs, etc. Geeky but satisfying.

Could I take a nose at that spreadsheet too please?