Saying goodbye to great cars.
05-07-2017, 11:57 AM
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Saying goodbye to great cars.
Hello. As the name states I'm still a proud owner of 2003 95aero ( last year REAL saabs were made)98 9000 n 99 viggen , but the clock is ticking. Almost 200k on clock 95, 300+ On 9000 only 140 on viggen. Bunch of mods except engine and ecu on 95 it is impressive "WHOOSH" but can get 33+ mpg hwy. If I had to pick one car and lived "no where" definitely the 9000 (built like truck and easy to work on). Ok back to reality. I want the best. I'm looking at 2008 E550 (looks like they borrowed a few curves from the 95 ) has whoosh but horrible mpg ( I do 20k+ Hwy miles per year). Also looking at 2006-08 E350, better mpg but maybe whoosh. I hope many of you see this because I love opinions n experience ( this site looks very smart ) and that's what I need. Now that I'm a little older I want Smooth, WHOOSH n mpg in a Very Reliable package. I'm willing to give up some mpg. Contrary to reputation Real Saabs were very reliable. I can keep going but think my dream has been presented. I'm open to any n all suggestions. Thanks
05-09-2017, 11:55 AM
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Thanks for reply. Great idea. I'm still leaning toward "E55 ish" forfeiting 5-10 mpg and gaining 130 +- hp. Next question, it it better to go with 2008 with less miles or 2010 with more. Which would be more reliable.
05-09-2017, 01:17 PM
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Please forgive me. I'm not as concerned in style as much as reliability. I think both styles look good, newer having the edge but I log many miles per year. I like to do maintenance and repairs ( within reason ) myself. This may lean toward older less sophisticated systems. As you can tell I've got a lot to learn. Thanks again for reply K
05-10-2017, 08:07 AM
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Hello. Thinking again, ( ADD ) where can I learn more about all different names and configurations. Example, 2007-2010 RWD MBs. I have so many questions and at the risk of being annoying it would sure be nice to "study at home". I grew up with small block chevys 200-400 hp 10+- mpg switched to Saab's 4cyl.turbo 200-300 hp 30+ mpg. Kinda looking for a smooth mix. MJ50 had a great idea, 2005 E320, I didn't know there was a E320 but like rwd as not planning to drive in snow etc. looking to spend $10-16k but don't want to spend more time on repairs than mods. Am I making sense?, or just babbling again. I know MB has something for me. K
