Sun, 27 Mar 2005 11:43:34 -0600, snipped-for-privacy@DOE.COM suggested: : I am completely out of the loop when it comes to the new 900s (94+). I : know there is S and SE, 4 and 6 Cyl. engines. What is the mark for the 4 : Cyl Turbo engine? I thought it was SE, but I see some SEs that are 6 : cyl. Also, some listings are for SE turbo, and others not. Can someone : please clarify how I can identify a 4Cyl turbo.
If it's an SE Turbo, it's a 4-cyl. If it's a regular SE, then it's probably a 6-cyl, depending on the year (I believe the V6 was discontinued after 1997). The 2.5-liter is the V6. If I recall correctly, the V6 models I've seen have had a little 'V6' on the grille (but not on the rear).
The S model is a non-turbo 2.3-liter 4-cylinder. The turbo models are all 2.0-liter engines, I'm pretty sure.
: The reason I ask, and correct me if I am wrong, is that I have heard : from several of the dealers here in Minnesota, US, that the GM : introduced 6 cyl was a very poor engine. I am in the market for a second : car and was curious to look at the NG Saabs.
I have a 1995 900 S, and while it's no Classic, it is still a pretty decent car at 180,000 miles. I have been told, however, that my experience is the exception.