On Mar 15, 11:43=A0pm, Charles <csto...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
Thanks for reply !
>
> Just wondering why you bought an auto in a new car when you say you
> prefer manual? Manual used to be fairly available in SAABs, especially
> the 9-3 as opposed to the 9-5. Has this changed? I hate auto.
>
>
No, stick is readily available and costs less. But my wife doesn't
drive manual, and when you have small kids it's imperative that either
of you can drive any car at any time.
>
> > - the manual says oil change every 10K miles, the dealer****p suggested
> > every 5K, what do you think ? Also, is there anything special about
> > oil change in Saab - the dealer sounded as if it absolutely had to be
> > done by a mechanic. Changing the oil filter, draining old oil &
> > pouring new synthetic oil shouldn't be any different from any other
> > car, IMHO. For me, at least, doing this at home is much more
> > convenient.
>
> For the warranty, I would have the 10,000 mile oil changes do***ented.
> And, yes, they might be free of charge with your maintence. However, I
> would recommend at least 5,000 mile intervals if not 3,300 mile
> intervals. Use a good synthetic oil and do the changes yourself or at an
> independent for the in-between changes. These newer engines are not as
> bulletproof as the older classic 900 and 9000 engines.
>
>
>
> > - the break-in period of 5K seem a bit high ? I'm going to stick with
> > it just to be safe, but isn't it usually 1.5-2 K ?
>
> I dunno. Last time I bought a brand new car (SAAB) was in 1969 and it
> was 500 miles as I recall.
>
>
>
> > - It appears that both 12v plugs are turned off when the key is
> > removed, now this is different - every other car I ever owned kept
> > them powered, allowing e.g. cell phones to be charged in the car
> > overnight. Am I missing something ? I found no reference to it
> > anywhere in the owners manual.
>
> In my 99 Cherokee, only one is turned off with the key - the cig
> lighter. I haven't checked my 01 9-5's yet. This is common for radar
> detectors, for instance.
>
>
>
> > Also, am I the only one put off by the sound quality of base audio
> > system ? It seems severely lacking in high-frequency and rather wooden
> > in low. How much of money / hassle is it to replace it with a better
> > aftermarket system ? (not top of the line, just something with better
> > sound quality).
>
> I have outgrown my audiophile stage about a decade ago, so I have no
> comment here.
>
>
>
> > Any tips specific to this car would be appreciated, too.
>
> > Thanks !
>
> Good luck!
>
> Charles
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