Newbie, need help

[Lb93]

Just bought my 2003 9-3 Vector with 70,000 miles and wondering what is the 50k and 100k maintenance? Also what should i check and fix right off the bat?

I also believe that my shocks are blown because the car is very bouncy. Which shocks should I get, i should be ordering them this week as soon as i get good info.

Thanks for all help!

[Dustin]

Struts: Koni yellows.

[Saabstory34]

Get Koni FSD, the Koni Yellows are a sport shock designed for a sport suspension (lower) Koni FSD is designed for the stock springs.

[Lb93]

anything cheaper? I know konis are the best but I dont have too much money right now + im trying to fix everything up and get it out of the way

[Saabstory34]

Originally Posted by Lb93

anything cheaper? I know konis are the best but I dont have too much money right now + im trying to fix everything up and get it out of the way

Sure just go to auto zone or wherever is closest and ask them for the generic cheapest shocks/struts they have. They will set you straight

[saaber900]

the vector/aero gives a stiff ride so you feel every bump in the road ,
my Lin rides smoother than my aero

[Lb93]

Well i actually have a linear. Lol dealer lied, fail

[Saabstory34]

Originally Posted by Lb93

Well i actually have a linear. Lol dealer lied, fail

Id get some money back then if you have the linear.

[saaber900]

wow that stinks i'll will be look for some money back,then you do need struts if it bouncy try KYB's their cheap and work well

[Lb93]

I paid 7500 otd 70k miles 03. Too much?

[Saabstory34]

Originally Posted by Lb93

I paid 7500 otd 70k miles 03. Too much?

I would say so, besides the dealer sold it as a vector, its not, that is false advertising, The linear has a lower HP motor. It would be like a dealer advertising you getting a GT mustang but giving you a pony instead.

['97 Saab SE Turbo]

Check to see if your state has a 3-day cooling off period. Some do, some don't but it can help if it does.

I would take the ad back to the dealer with a KBB.com or NADA.com printout of the values of both versions of cars and give the dealer the opportunity to fix the problem. If they don't, send a letter the your States Attorney General and a copy to the dealer... Ron

[saaber900]

well I'm in New England and that's what their going for around here 'I don't know if that's over priced in Fla. but did it have Aero wheels on it and spoiler kit to fool you in to thinking it was a Vector ??

[Lb93]

its not a big dealership tho, which is the problem. And i was a bit ignorant to df models just knew the vector was faster

[Dustin]

Originally Posted by Saabstory34

Get Koni FSD, the Koni Yellows are a sport shock designed for a sport suspension (lower) Koni FSD is designed for the stock springs.

This is incorrect.

[Saabstory34]

Originally Posted by Dustin

This is incorrect.

You are right, I re read that, and I phrased that incorrectly. Koni Yellows are the best Koni shock to use on lowered springs, but they can be used on stock springs. Thanks for pointing out my error

But that is neither here nor their since he wants to keep it cheap. Although since we have discovered he may be getting some money back maybe he will spring for the Konis now

[saaber900]

Lb93 did you get a Arc and not vector the Arc is the same HP as the vector just not sport tuned , do you have wood grain or a FD in the vin.#
if its FB then you have a linear 175HP

[pacotaco]

Originally Posted by saaber900

Lb93 did you get a Arc and not vector the Arc is the same HP as the vector just not sport tuned , do you have wood grain or a FD in the vin.#
if its FB then you have a linear 175HP

the only difference is suspension ones 10mm lower

[Nocturne]

Quick question somewhat relating to this I guess.
How do you tell if you have the sport chassis vs standard chassis?

[pacotaco]

Originally Posted by Nocturne

Quick question somewhat relating to this I guess.
How do you tell if you have the sport chassis vs standard chassis?

never heard of that difference. all the chassis are the same sport might imply the aero suspension?, or sport might be the convertible vs the 4 door?