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Legend · 11-23-2010, 09:20 AM

The 2.0 turbo is a GM engine, it's the Ecotec LSJ straight from the Cobalt and Sky...it's as reliable as anything out there! The LSJ is a strong engine and if taken care of, would last 300K easily!

Newer Saabs are a very realiable car...more so since 2001 when they reworked their line up. I had a 2006 93 turbo (2.8 V6, not the 2.0) and it was a dream to drive...performance was very nice too! This 2.0 in a 93 was a bit underpowered but it still performs nicely!

114K is not bad at all if it's been taken care of. Check a car fax, have the dealer (one you know) pull a VIS and see if all the maintenance has been on time and regular. If so, that's a decent price in my mind.

11-23-2010, 09:20 AM	#9
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	The 2.0 turbo is a GM engine, it's the Ecotec LSJ straight from the Cobalt and Sky...it's as reliable as anything out there! The LSJ is a strong engine and if taken care of, would last 300K easily! Newer Saabs are a very realiable car...more so since 2001 when they reworked their line up. I had a 2006 93 turbo (2.8 V6, not the 2.0) and it was a dream to drive...performance was very nice too! This 2.0 in a 93 was a bit underpowered but it still performs nicely! 114K is not bad at all if it's been taken care of. Check a car fax, have the dealer (one you know) pull a VIS and see if all the maintenance has been on time and regular. If so, that's a decent price in my mind.