Saab 9-7X info
10-14-2012, 03:47 PM
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Saab 9-7X info I have been toying with the idea of picking up a Saab 9-7x for a DD. I am looking mostly at the 5.3i. I know several people on here have them or have experience with them.
Are there any particular problems with these? Is the AWD system problematic? The rear air suspension? I have read that arnott makes replacement parts for much cheaper than the dealer.
I just want to make sure there isn't something I am missing or any known problems that can make these a nightmare down the road.
Are there any particular problems with these? Is the AWD system problematic? The rear air suspension? I have read that arnott makes replacement parts for much cheaper than the dealer.
I just want to make sure there isn't something I am missing or any known problems that can make these a nightmare down the road.
10-15-2012, 12:25 AM
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I picked up one from a forum member as a daily. No real issues with them less a little buck from the drive shaft from time to time. Easily remedied, but i havent had the time. As you said, arnott makes air ride replacement parts that are relatively cheap. It's basically a trailblazer with different badges.
Gas mileage is ~15 with mixed driving. I just added a tune and efans and hope to pick up 2-3 mpg.
Gas mileage is ~15 with mixed driving. I just added a tune and efans and hope to pick up 2-3 mpg.
10-15-2012, 09:19 AM
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If it matters, Arnott made quality air bags that I used for my P38 Range Rovers air bags. The bags were about $100-$130 each were simple to replace...
10-15-2012, 11:35 AM
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I picked up one from a forum member as a daily. No real issues with them less a little buck from the drive shaft from time to time. Easily remedied, but i havent had the time. As you said, arnott makes air ride replacement parts that are relatively cheap. It's basically a trailblazer with different badges.
Gas mileage is ~15 with mixed driving. I just added a tune and efans and hope to pick up 2-3 mpg.
Gas mileage is ~15 with mixed driving. I just added a tune and efans and hope to pick up 2-3 mpg.
10-16-2012, 04:54 PM
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No, the most common issue with the AWD is the front axle splines going out and leaks, on the Aero models.
The 5.3i has a different front unit.
I love my Saab. I couldn't have a more perfect vehicle for me. The stock trans finally went out after 80k miles of hard and I mean hard launches with my 3600 stall and my old 4000 stall. 1.7 60' for just an intake, tune, efans, full exhaust, and stall 4800lb SUV isnt bad at all
The 5.3i has a different front unit.
I love my Saab. I couldn't have a more perfect vehicle for me. The stock trans finally went out after 80k miles of hard and I mean hard launches with my 3600 stall and my old 4000 stall. 1.7 60' for just an intake, tune, efans, full exhaust, and stall 4800lb SUV isnt bad at all
