Saab 9-5 Aero estate
Discussion
This is my first foray into SAAB ownership but I actually purchased this at the beginning of February but have only just got round to taking a few pictures when it was clean.
I had set my sights on a manual 9-5 Aero estate to replace our ageing Passat estate diesel as I wanted something practical and quick that would actually be comfortable to sit in (the Passat is uncomfortable on long journeys).
I found this manual on a Sunday morning, when it had been posted only the night before on gumtree. I got there asap and bit the blokes arm off. He owned it for 5 years and spent a ton of money on it in that time, including a recent recon gearbox at a cost of £1500. He also recently dropped the sump and gave it the all clear whilst changing the o rings.
I had set my sights on a manual 9-5 Aero estate to replace our ageing Passat estate diesel as I wanted something practical and quick that would actually be comfortable to sit in (the Passat is uncomfortable on long journeys).
I found this manual on a Sunday morning, when it had been posted only the night before on gumtree. I got there asap and bit the blokes arm off. He owned it for 5 years and spent a ton of money on it in that time, including a recent recon gearbox at a cost of £1500. He also recently dropped the sump and gave it the all clear whilst changing the o rings.
exgtt said:
Yeah looking for a manual aero wagon, working most days at the moment and when the right car comes up they get snapped up fast.
Enjoy looks a good un!
You are right about them getting snapped up fast. I had fully prepared myself to wait up to 6 months for a manual estate in the right colour.Enjoy looks a good un!
Fantastic cars. Truly an unsung hero. Got rid of mine last year - the same car - 52 plate Aero estate manual, for no reason really, and replaced with an E46 Touring which does not even begin to compete on a 'proper estate car' level. I guess it's done half the miles and has six cylinders, and was fairly humble money. The 9-5 is fantastic for long journeys and that punchy mid range is incredible. Under steer, a long throw on the gears and travel on the clutch make it no sports car, but they are a true Saab and a thousand times the car a 9-3 is. Keep an eye on your oil as the turbo tends to sup a bit away, otherwise they are a strong engine.
I would have another, later plate car. Although some people comment unfavourably about the later 260hp engine face-lift cars, I wouldn't mind trying one.
I would have another, later plate car. Although some people comment unfavourably about the later 260hp engine face-lift cars, I wouldn't mind trying one.
ajb85 said:
Fantastic cars. Truly an unsung hero. Got rid of mine last year - the same car - 52 plate Aero estate manual, for no reason really, and replaced with an E46 Touring which does not even begin to compete on a 'proper estate car' level. I guess it's done half the miles and has six cylinders, and was fairly humble money. The 9-5 is fantastic for long journeys and that punchy mid range is incredible. Under steer, a long throw on the gears and travel on the clutch make it no sports car, but they are a true Saab and a thousand times the car a 9-3 is. Keep an eye on your oil as the turbo tends to sup a bit away, otherwise they are a strong engine.
I would have another, later plate car. Although some people comment unfavourably about the later 260hp engine face-lift cars, I wouldn't mind trying one.
You are right on the money there about the under steer and long throw gear changes.I would have another, later plate car. Although some people comment unfavourably about the later 260hp engine face-lift cars, I wouldn't mind trying one.
However, those seats!! Also, 3rd gear from 40mph...
moustache said:
ajb85 said:
Fantastic cars. Truly an unsung hero. Got rid of mine last year - the same car - 52 plate Aero estate manual, for no reason really, and replaced with an E46 Touring which does not even begin to compete on a 'proper estate car' level. I guess it's done half the miles and has six cylinders, and was fairly humble money. The 9-5 is fantastic for long journeys and that punchy mid range is incredible. Under steer, a long throw on the gears and travel on the clutch make it no sports car, but they are a true Saab and a thousand times the car a 9-3 is. Keep an eye on your oil as the turbo tends to sup a bit away, otherwise they are a strong engine.
I would have another, later plate car. Although some people comment unfavourably about the later 260hp engine face-lift cars, I wouldn't mind trying one.
You are right on the money there about the under steer and long throw gear changes.I would have another, later plate car. Although some people comment unfavourably about the later 260hp engine face-lift cars, I wouldn't mind trying one.
However, those seats!! Also, 3rd gear from 40mph...
Who wants 'oversteer' which in most cars is just the inside wheel spinning away power on a wet roundabout. The poor handling seems to be a myth and these are by far the best car for the money out there. Mine was less than £600, with a years MOT, sump dropped and loads of consumables recently replaced. Bingo! A similar age 330 would be a good £2500 and is inferior in my opinion.
Gear change is not something I'd noticed, and I'm fussy. Slight play initially in accelerator pedal but that is it. Could fix it I guess but not that bothered as not done it.
Like someone else posted above, check the oil level every month minimum as it does use it like all turbo cars do.
My engine management light comes on sometimes as the seal on petrol cap sets it off.
To rectify, remove the fuse for engine management, unscrew and put cap back on, making sure it clicks several times, and put fuse back in.
It does say on petrol cap about this anyway, so not a fault as such.
Top car, and nice to be a bit different too.
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