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Saab 9-3 1.9TiD - 120 or 150bhp?

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  • 02-06-2008 12:57pm
    #1
    paddyblue
    Registered Users Posts: 169 ✭✭


    I'm looking at a buying an 05 9-3 1.9 TiD.

    DILEMMA NO 1 -
    I'm not sure whether i should go for a 120bhp or 150bhp engine. I've checked the relevant manufactures data (mpg, co2, 0-60, etc) but was wondering if anyone had some real time experience with one/both of these models?

    I'm considering importing from the UK and if i did go this route the 120bhp model would save me 4% in VRT (120bhp = 147co2 = 20%VRT; 150bhp = 157 co2 = 24% VRT). If there is not much difference between both engines i would be better off going for the 120bhp.

    DILEMMA NO 2 -
    I'm also undecided if i should save the pennies and go for a Linear model or splash out on a Vector? After checking the VRT.ie website i've noticed that the OMSP for the 2005 Vector/Vector Sport models (€23K) is approx €5,000 more than the OMSP for the Linear/Linear Sport models (€18K). But this is not reflected in the prices of cars in the UK, with differences of approx £1k - £1.5k between Linear/Vector.
    If the VRT.ie figures are not realistic then there is no point me paying the extra VRT (20%/24% of €5,000 = circa €1,000) for the Vector model. Or would i be better off to import a Vector model, pay the extra €1K in VRT & give me a higher re-sale value of my import?

    Any thoughts on either topic above will be appreciated.


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,638 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Go for 150bhp in the lower spec. (which will still be fine). Best compromise.

    30bhp extra is significant.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,388 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    there is an 150bhp upgrade available from Saab dealers.


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    paddyblue
    Registered Users Posts: 169 ✭✭paddyblue


    there is an 150bhp upgrade available from Saab dealers. Today 17:22
    Any idea what this costs? In theory i could then import a 120BHP, register it at 20% VRT from July, then upgrade it to 150BHP after a few weeks?


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    FX Meister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,217 ✭✭✭FX Meister


    Dont go for the cheap spec as recommended above.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,388 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I'd go for the higher spec. Linear models are quite basic.

    don't know about the cost, it's done by hirsch through Saab dealers AFAIK.

    it's actually a 140bhp kit, but Hirsch claim the following figures.

    120bhp standard (8 valve)

    11.5 seconds 0-100kmph
    12.5 seconds 80-120kmph
    peak torque 280Nm @ 2000rpm

    with the upgrade:
    140bhp
    9.9 seconds 0-100kmph
    9.3 seconds 80-120kmph
    peak torque 310Nm @ 2000rpm


    Compare that with the 150bhp standard figures:

    11.0 seconds 0-100kmph
    9.5 seconds 80-120kmph
    peak torque 320Nm @ 2000rpm

    That is if their figures are accurate. unusual that both bhp and torque are less but they claim a reduced 0-100 time for the 140bhp
    maybe there's a better spread of power through the rev range.


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