Looking at a 2001 9-5

[RedJet]

Looking to get a 2001 9-5
Hi,

I was looking at a 2001 9-5, I believe it's the Aero model. The only problem with it currently is the guy said he had a CEL and a Mass Air Flow sensor issue popped up. However, he resets it and it stays off for a few hundred miles. However, he was able to pass emissions in CT.

I was wondering if anyone else knows what possible issue/fix this is, and if it's a nightmare to fix or something that just requires maybe a new MAF to be plugged in. I don't want to buy a headache, but if it's a simple and relatively inexpensive fix I'd consider the vehicle. Anything else I should look out for?

Is this an Aero model:

[Roto]

The Aero is a beast! If the issue is truely the MAF sensor than you just need a new one. DOes he have an aftermarket intake installed or may be an unrecirculated dump valve? If there are modifications to the intakesome of them may cause a CEL and it's usually an easy remedy.

[dylan_09]

ive got a 2000 9-5 aero its AMAZING!!!!! they are soooooooo much fun

youve got the sleek european look with the amazing power under the hood!!

[Roto]

And none of the costs ***ociated with Owning a BMW, Merc, or Audi. Hehehe

[dylan_09]

EXACTLY!!
so your not sure if its an aero or not??
it doesnt have the chin piece or the side skirts...
but those dont MAKE it an aero....huh...
even if it isnt an aero 9-5's are still great cars

[Roto]

even if it isn't an Aero, just a little bit of cash and it wll handle better than an Aero

[dylan_09]

speaking of a little bit of cash..
roto
do you have any performance parts for a 9-5 that you sell to me??