So my fiancee is looking to get a new vehicle she would like an SUV. After looking at a few (mainly the big three) we have a kid and would like something thats big enough to go camping or beach it. well I seen stuffed back hidden in the way way back was a black 07 9-7X with the 5.3i. has 47k on it. I took it for a test drive and fell in love. I like the slightly stiffer suspension and the power in it. theres NO 3rd seat to get into the way, i think since this is not a large suv it shouldnt have it any way and kudos to SAAB...... HOWEVER is this 5.3 the chevy/gm 327ci?? I have read that its off of the envoy platform......what is everyone elses thoughts on their 9-7x. has anyone run into the faulty leaky ticking heads?
okay. my buddy has a 5.3 1500gmc and he has nothing but problems with the motor and is on his 3 trans. (second was mechs fault, improper installment on the clutch pack) he doesnt beat his truck by any means but he does use it.
ya would like to its only got 47k and is only $14600 clean. makes me wonder why so cheap. but we are going in today on last time to look at it maybe take it for a couple of days to get the feel ya know. its that a commander or an 06 durango. but the its tough because the 97x doesnt have a 3rd which is a good thing more room in the ass end.
After doing research the Trannies on the 4.2 are a common problem. We bought one from an auction at a low price and tranny was gone. Check out TrailVoy.com it is a site for Trailblazer and Envoy owners. Talked with a couple leaving church last week and they were needing a new transmission as well.
5.3 gets SLIGHTLY better MPG's then the 4.2 6 banger - the 6 is a real DAWG as the V8 feels proper for a vehicle of it's size. I like the V8 9-7X's myself - it took awhile to grow on me, but they are nice SUV's - however, NOT for the new sticker price of course. Used it sounds like they are depriciating as any Saab should - which is great for the sort of buyers we are....
Between the 3 choices you have listed I would go with the 9-7 personally. Those Durango's are very cramped and ugly... the Commander is well, a passenger Jeep and that just makes little sense to me,a nd they are ugly Get the 9-7 if the price is right - they seemed to be fairly reliable too. Tires being your biggest investment every few years. FYI - must buy in sets of 4 due to full time AWD.... otherwise it could cause issues with the system.
we passed up the deal. she didn't like it and wanted something that we could take to the dog party (party in the winter trucks only deal) and a saab you cant just drive back there. nor to any other woods event. still looking for something else
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