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PAULWATSON · 2010-08-30 22:20:39

Alright, Thinking of pulling the trigger on a SAAB 93 1.9/2.2 diesel. 2004/2005 models with about 70k are in my price range. Anybody have any opinions/advice? From what I hear they are a reliable enough car.

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Alright,

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a SAAB 93 1.9/2.2 diesel.

2004/2005 models with about 70k are in my price range. Anybody have any opinions/advice?

From what I hear they are a reliable enough car.

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#2 30-08-2010 10:28pm

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1.9 ok
2.2 ****ebox, avoid.

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#3 30-08-2010 10:30pm

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aren't they Fiat engines?

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#4 30-08-2010 10:31pm

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the 1.9 one is, one of the best daysul's in the world of derv burners!

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#5 30-08-2010 10:55pm

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The 1.9 is a Fiat engine, the 2.2 is an old GM unit. The 1.9 is the one to go for.

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#6 30-08-2010 11:53pm

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Going by Parkers, it looks like there are two different 1.9 diesel engines available - one 120bhp and one 150bhp. Is the former a detuned version of the FIAT engine?

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#7 31-08-2010 12:02am

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the brother has one and the dual mass flywheel is giving bother in it , the parts seem to be very dear compare to the price of the german stuff

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#8 31-08-2010 7:51am

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120bhp is an 8 valve unit, 150bhp is a 16 valve unit, both Fiat multi-jet common rail. There was also a rare 180bhp twin turbo version in later 9-3 models. Apparently the 8 valve unit has less issues than the 16 valve version.

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