Saab 9-5 Linear w/ Bad Turbo
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Getting better. If the only thing wrong is the turbo, it may not be that bad.
I still wonder if this is a dealer you can trust.
Is the mileage well documented? CarFax. (Can't see the entire thread now that I'm replying. Do you have a trusted friend/mechanic that could go over the car as an objective 2nd opinion. That way, you are blinded by the prospect of a new car.
I still wonder if this is a dealer you can trust.
Is the mileage well documented? CarFax. (Can't see the entire thread now that I'm replying. Do you have a trusted friend/mechanic that could go over the car as an objective 2nd opinion. That way, you are blinded by the prospect of a new car.
Knowing the financials, I'd pass.
Originally Posted By: javacontour
Getting better. If the only thing wrong is the turbo, it may not be that bad.
I still wonder if this is a dealer you can trust.
Is the mileage well documented? CarFax. (Can't see the entire thread now that I'm replying. Do you have a trusted friend/mechanic that could go over the car as an objective 2nd opinion. That way, you are blinded by the prospect of a new car.
Carfax looks great. I may go back and look at it again today.
Getting better. If the only thing wrong is the turbo, it may not be that bad.
I still wonder if this is a dealer you can trust.
Is the mileage well documented? CarFax. (Can't see the entire thread now that I'm replying. Do you have a trusted friend/mechanic that could go over the car as an objective 2nd opinion. That way, you are blinded by the prospect of a new car.
Carfax looks great. I may go back and look at it again today.
That still seems like a lot for a car that needs a brand new turbo before anything else. I would pass, personally.
Often cat failure happens first, then the excess backpressure destroys the turbo. How a cat could be destroyed in 45,000 miles suggest something really bad happened.
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Originally Posted By: ET16
Looks as if I can get this car now for $2,400, including inspection, taxes and tags.
I'm not really sure it's worth much more than $2,400 without a bad turbo, in perfect shape. There's no reason a turbo should die in 45k miles unless the car has never had an oil change.
Looks as if I can get this car now for $2,400, including inspection, taxes and tags.
I'm not really sure it's worth much more than $2,400 without a bad turbo, in perfect shape. There's no reason a turbo should die in 45k miles unless the car has never had an oil change.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: ET16
Looks as if I can get this car now for $2,400, including inspection, taxes and tags.
I'm not really sure it's worth much more than $2,400 without a bad turbo, in perfect shape. There's no reason a turbo should die in 45k miles unless the car has never had an oil change.
I have my suspicions, too. But I've researched and called around a good amount in order to [censored] the risks. I recognize that I'm rolling the dice.
Originally Posted By: ET16
Looks as if I can get this car now for $2,400, including inspection, taxes and tags.
I'm not really sure it's worth much more than $2,400 without a bad turbo, in perfect shape. There's no reason a turbo should die in 45k miles unless the car has never had an oil change.
I have my suspicions, too. But I've researched and called around a good amount in order to [censored] the risks. I recognize that I'm rolling the dice.
Originally Posted By: ET16
. . . I'm rolling the dice.
Just one question: Why?
If you want to gamble, go to a casino. Losing there is at least entertaining.
There are thousands of good used cars out there. Why gamble thousands on this Pandora's box?
. . . I'm rolling the dice.
Just one question: Why?
If you want to gamble, go to a casino. Losing there is at least entertaining.
There are thousands of good used cars out there. Why gamble thousands on this Pandora's box?
Originally Posted By: Volvohead
Originally Posted By: ET16
. . . I'm rolling the dice.
Just one question: Why?
If you want to gamble, go to a casino. Losing there is at least entertaining.
There are thousands of good used cars out there. Why gamble thousands on this Pandora's box?
It's a good question. I live in the Washington, DC metro area, and I actually find it difficult to find decent used cars here. The prices are high, and everything I look at seems to have its problems.
I guess I'm interested here in the ability of putting in an better turbo and gaining 40hp or so.
Originally Posted By: ET16
. . . I'm rolling the dice.
Just one question: Why?
If you want to gamble, go to a casino. Losing there is at least entertaining.
There are thousands of good used cars out there. Why gamble thousands on this Pandora's box?
It's a good question. I live in the Washington, DC metro area, and I actually find it difficult to find decent used cars here. The prices are high, and everything I look at seems to have its problems.
I guess I'm interested here in the ability of putting in an better turbo and gaining 40hp or so.
Call Viking Automotive (301 947-7895) in Gaithersburg, ask for Eric or Jay, and talk to them about it.
Originally Posted By: Volvohead
Originally Posted By: ET16
. . . I'm rolling the dice.
Just one question: Why?
If you want to gamble, go to a casino. Losing there is at least entertaining.
There are thousands of good used cars out there. Why gamble thousands on this Pandora's box?
From someone who own's a Volvo, I'd take this guy's advice
Originally Posted By: ET16
. . . I'm rolling the dice.
Just one question: Why?
If you want to gamble, go to a casino. Losing there is at least entertaining.
There are thousands of good used cars out there. Why gamble thousands on this Pandora's box?
From someone who own's a Volvo, I'd take this guy's advice
Originally Posted By: greenjp
Call Viking Automotive (301 947-7895) in Gaithersburg, ask for Eric or Jay, and talk to them about it.
I actually talked to Eric. He was great and helped me make my decision.
I decided not to get the car and move on.
Call Viking Automotive (301 947-7895) in Gaithersburg, ask for Eric or Jay, and talk to them about it.
I actually talked to Eric. He was great and helped me make my decision.
I decided not to get the car and move on.
Excellent, they are the best. Did you call before or after my suggestion?
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