Saab IDM?

I'm planning to look at this 2000 Saab 9-5 5-speed wagon Saturday. It looks like a good one, and only about 80% overpriced at a dealership.

The Carfax says there's an unresolved recall involving the IDM (15021). Is that the same as the DIC? I'm not too freaked out by DIC failures. I expect to carry a good spare, but using the right plugs, properly gapped, pretty well eliminates DIC trouble from what I've read on here.

Can anyone tell me about IDM (Ignition Discharge Module)?

Thanks.

IDM and DIC are one and the same, so don't sweat it. IIRC, there was a faulty DIC run early in the 9-5's lifespan. If the DIC has been replaced ever, it's fine. But, then again, if your local dealer will do the recall...it's a great excuse to go limping into the dealer with a bad DIC to exchange it for a new one and have another known good spare

Also that is a LOT of money for a "Dame Edna" 9-5 even if it is a stick wagon. Early enough to have possible sludge problems, and I can't see the #6 PCV update in the photo (but it could be hiding under the shroud). That is a $3500 car, if that.

SlickDizzy wrote: Also that is a LOT of money for a "Dame Edna" 9-5 even if it is a stick wagon. Early enough to have possible sludge problems, and I can't see the #6 PCV update in the photo (but it could be hiding under the shroud). That is a $3500 car, if that.

Close on the price, they bought it on 06/13/13 for $3400.00 at the Minneapolis Auction. Offer them $4500.00...

In reply to pimpm3:

HOLY E36 M3!! How did you find that out?

I'll tell the missus.

The pricing for all cars that run through the auction are in a database that car dealers can access. Sometimes I can figure out exactly what a car sold for, in your case that particular car was the only red 2000 saab 9-5 wagon that sold recently. The database is how the dealer "black book" value is determined.