Good News to all Singapore Saab Enthusiasts

[Saaber]

There is a Speedparts representative in Singapore where you can get all type of performance upgrade for Saab 9-5 and 9-3.

 

 

The link is below:

 

http://www.speedparts.se/eng/e_main.htm

 

[Topcat]

Hi

 

What air filter do you have for the 9-5? How much is it going to cost?

[Saaber]

Give me a call

[Luckcent]

Eddie, How good is the Saab 9-5 in your opinion.

[Saaber]

For the price you pay for the Saab 9-5, it offer great value and performance and also space (especially boot space).

 

Let's compare the car to BMW 3 series, Mercede C class, Lexus IS200 and Volvo S60 (all about the same price range). The Saab 9-5 offer greater HP and Torque than those car. Drive it and you will have a grin across your mouth. In term of space, the Saab 9-5 beat them hand down. The space is very close to a BMW 5 series. In term of boot space. The Saab 9-5 is again the clear winner. On top of that the car comes with a host of safety features such as TCS, EBD, four air bags, etc.

 

Being turbocharged, the Saab 9-5 offer great pontential to be modified to be a speed demon but wolf in sheep clothing. Discreet yet powerful.

 

Moreover, being two litre only , the road tax is quite affordable (S$1400+ a year after rebate) and the fuel consumption is quite reasonable. You should get 8-9l/km on average urban driving.

 

Not bad for a 1.5 ton car.

[Luckcent]

Cause why I ask is that ther are a lot of used 9-5's on sale and am wondering what exactly causes its owners to sell. What is the BHP of the vehicle. Is it 185 bhp and how about technical problems. I like the shape but I do not like auto.

[Vtim]

The first batch of 9-5's are mostly LPT, at 150BHP . Not too sure any 185BHP around . Maybe that's the reason they want to sell as the current offerings are at 185BHP . Unless you're are talking about those early 9-5 owner's that have upgraded their ECU, which will bring it to about 200BHP (if I remember correctly).

[Luckcent]

If it is at 150BHP, then a better choice will be the A156 because of the selespeed. Are there any manual Saabs around in SG.

[Magfocus]

But the torque figure is another matter @ 240NM vs the 156 of about 190NM?

[Luckcent]

True but it will loose some due to the auto-box. How about the 0-100 performance comparing both vehicles.

[Magfocus]

0-100 is of course, better for the 156, but overtaking increments might be better for the 150hp 9-5

[Vtim]

No, don't think the dealer bring in the Manual version, it's all Auto

[Luckcent]

What is the Saab's 9-5 consumption.

[Vtim]

Well, if you upgrade the stock ECU to the after market like Hirsch (with additional performance parts :

 

http://www.hirsch-performance.ch/pdf/9-5%2...%20230%20PS.pdf

 

the 0-100 is better than the 156 Selespeed but when it comes to handling, the 156 is still better

[Luckcent]

Vtim, the AR family is well known for handling especially at corners and Pauly can testify to that. What if stronger suspension changed on the Saab will it be improved. I do not own one but have been thinking especially the car has good looks.

[Vtim]

You're about AR's handling, I'm a ex-AR owner (2 AR for the past 10 years). Besides suspension changes, the steering feedback on the 9-5 is not as great as compare to the AR. Sorry, not here to start a flame war . You might want to look into replacing the Anti-Roll/Sway Bar on the 9-5 to give you a much sharper handling with considerably less body roll available at: http://www.abbottracing.com/ , under 'tuning', '9-5', 'chassis' section.

Edited October 8, 2002 by Vtim

[Mondeo]

Then I still stick back with my Mondy, stock car alredi good and save at least $30K (compare 95, BMW, Benz) for all performance modifications. And the emission still valid till 2005 EU standard.