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12-05-2012, 12:56 AM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 339738
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New Jersey
Vehicle:2006 Saab 9-2x Aero Silver |
Just bought a 9-2x turbo!
Hi everyone,
Just bought a 2006 9-2x aero which from my understanding is a rebadged WRX from the same model year. Was looking for an AWD, Stick, under 60,000 miles, and Japanese, so this car fit everything. Coming from a 1990 240sx which was rusting everywhere despite a bulletproof engine and transmission...so sad. Anyway glad to be part of the AWD crew and was hoping to see if anyone had any suggestions as to what I should look out for/fix/replace when I finally get the vehicle? 51,000 miles btw, seems to have a good service history according to carfax, for whatever that's worth. |
12-05-2012, 01:02 AM | #2 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 339729
Join Date: Dec 2012
Chapter/Region:
TXIC
Location: San Antonio
Vehicle:2002 Impreza WRX WR Blue Mica |
lol think you might be that kid i read about just now.
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12-05-2012, 01:32 AM | #3 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 339738
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New Jersey
Vehicle:2006 Saab 9-2x Aero Silver |
I'm from Jersey so I hope not!
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12-05-2012, 01:52 AM | #4 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 295810
Join Date: Sep 2011
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: South County RI
Vehicle:98 LGT EJ205 swap Spruce Pearl |
Won't need to fix anything if you take care of it... don't launch it, regular maintenence and care and it'll last you many more miles... are you planning any mods?
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12-05-2012, 02:26 AM | #5 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 339738
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New Jersey
Vehicle:2006 Saab 9-2x Aero Silver |
After all the modifications I made to my 240sx (overly loud exhaust, unnecessary intake, performance wheels and tires which always went flat, etc, etc) I'm looking to keep this one as close to stock as possible. I'm looking for a car that's fun but going to last, not something to race, and definitely something that's not going to attract the wrong kind of attention *cough* Definitely will drop in a new stereo, maybe intake/cat-back if simple, but that's pretty much it. Also rust-proofing. Lots of rust-proofing
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12-05-2012, 08:08 AM | #6 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 322407
Join Date: Jun 2012
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Greenville SC
Vehicle:2012 WRX Limited Plasma Blue Pearl |
a new intake will require a tune. You really shouldnt need a new intake unless you plan on making over 300whp. Well atleast the wrx shouldnt. I'm not sure how similar our cars are
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12-05-2012, 12:02 PM | #8 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 181001
Join Date: May 2008
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Vermont, USA
Vehicle:2012 Impreza WRX 5DR Rally Blue |
I had one of those, well...a 2005 9-2x with the 2.0L engine. Yours is better. It is a great, bulletproof car. But, my advice is be very, very careful not to break any Saab-specific parts since availability is iffy at best. For instance, good luck finding a replacement bumper for that car. Also, check whether your car has had the control arm recall done. They rust from the inside out and (sometimes) break.
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12-05-2012, 01:22 PM | #9 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 215962
Join Date: Jul 2009
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Central NJ
Vehicle:2006 Wrx SGM |
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12-05-2012, 09:46 PM | #10 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 181001
Join Date: May 2008
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Vermont, USA
Vehicle:2012 Impreza WRX 5DR Rally Blue |
Quote:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...type=DrillDown This thread is pretty comprehensive: http://saab92x.com/viewtopic.php?id=37502 |
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12-05-2012, 10:06 PM | #11 |
Big Ron
Super Moderator Member#: 18062
Join Date: Apr 2002
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: I can save you a ton of cash
Vehicle:on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy |
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