A hydraulic pipe burst, which took out the clutch. £150 to fix.
A couple of turbo problems, which were:
* Some kind of "pin" fell out (£30)
* Two boost control valves, the second of which was under warranty (£180)
* Alternator belt needed replacing.
Otherwise, just routine tyres and an exhaust midsection.
It drinks like a fish - 18 to 25mpg - it costs £45 to go 250 miles. However, a 2.3 litre with a full turbocharger isn't exactly going to be fuel efficient, and it certainly delivers the goods performance-wise. The Anniversary limited edition has 225bhp.
Sadly, the body parts and servicing are all expensive. £190 for a wing mirror.
The seats are superb, the driver feels more like he's in a plane than a car - excellent dash and lots of buttons.
For £5,000 a year ago, I couldn't have asked for more, but now I've a kid on the way I just can't afford the fuel! Anyone know of any fast diesels?
Yes, SAAB 9-5 3.0 TID. 176 BHP, 250+ lb/ft of torque and 40+ MPG. I have 2 children and do 20,000 miles / year. Performance is fantastic and has all the usual Saab qualities. Best go for a facelift model (2002 year) if you can afford it.
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