Amazing Condition-very Clean - *low Miles* *no Accidents* No Dents No Scratches on 2040-cars
Aurora, Illinois, United States
NOTE: I took the time to write a detailed description and posted lots of pictures - so please read entire ad.
Also Note: On 9/14/2004 the incorrect mileage was reported (typo), it should be 23,538. All other mileage reports confirm this. This car has NOT been recently detailed - this is how it's always been kept. Recently Serviced items (within 6 months): * New turbocharger installed, new spark plugs * New radiator hoses and serpentine belt. * Oil pan removed for inspection and preventative cleaning...newer cars with turbo engines tend to build up sludge internally. No sludge found, See oil pan picture!!! Must be due to our frequent, pure synthetic-only oil changes. New engine gaskets and oil seals installed after oil pan cleaning. * Valve cover removed to inspect timing chain - Chain in great condition - not stretched and upper engine found to be very clean. New gasket installed. * Newer Michelin all-season tires (all 4), about 6 months ago. * New front sway bar links (1 week ago) * New brake pads (front), rears have over 60% left. BODY LOOKS LIKE NEW (no door dings at all), INTERIOR SHOWS MINIMAL SIGNS OF WEAR. RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. NON-SMOKER. No dents and no scratches anywhere. No rub marks on the bumpers either. Economical but powerful, 4 cyl. engine. Automatic transmission. VERY SAFE VEHICLE: Traction and Stability control, 4-wheel ABS, Tire Monitors, and multiple airbags standard! great student car or perfect family sedan. Amazing traction in the snow. IT HAS: * Automatic transmission; also manual option with paddle shifters. * Automatic climate control - separate digital settings for driver, passenger and rear occupants, Not a single fault code in climate control system. * Power Windows, Power Locks and Power heated mirrors. * Power seats (Heated front seats and Heated rear seats) and power moonroof * Cruise control, Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel with radio control buttons. * Legendary Saab audio system - best stereo sound of any car. * Good brakes and original stainless steel exhaust is still very quiet and rust free. * ALMOST NEW tires on stock alloys - no curb marks on wheels that I could find when I last hand washed the car. * Keyless Entry - factory alarm works great. * No oil leaks, No coolant leaks, No rattles, No strange noises. Engine runs smooth - car drives straight down the road. * No check engine light and NO service codes on HVAC system either. * No dead pixels on SID display (common issue but not on this one, SID is perfect). No malfunctions on SID check, see last picture. * Everything works as it should. This car is Great on gas and fun to drive. Miles are very low for the year. Car has been properly maintained and only synthetic oil used. Beautiful Exterior, Merlot Red Metallic, and paint is still very glossy and blemish-free. Not a scratch or dent anywhere. Beautiful leather interior with very minor sign of wear on driver's seat. (normal for light-colored leather seats, see pictures). We have the clean and clear title in hand. This particular car sold for close to $40,000 when new (see original window sticker), but like most luxury European sedans, they depreciate rapidly, so these cars make great used cars; the high depreciation makes these awesome cars very affordable. We just decided to get a new van and were just offered $4500 on trade-in, so price is firm. Serious inquiries only; Please DO NOT bid unless you have ALL the cash available and are ready to follow through with the purchase. Non-paying bidders WILL BE REPORTED. |
Saab 9-5 for Sale
Leather, manual trans, turbo, sunroof, ventilated seats, clean, clear title
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**no reserve** great parts car - body in top shape - bad #4 connecting rod
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