Hi,
I just purchased my first Saab.  It is a 2002 9-5 Linear sedan with
about 70k miles.  I love the car, however, the second day I owned it I
started having a couple of issues with it.  I hope you all can give me
some insight.

I purchased the car in Phoenix, AZ and headed for Denver, CO straight
from the dealer's lot.  It ran like a top until the end of the first
day, then when I stopped for fuel, the car would turn over, but
wouldn't start until the 2nd or 3rd attempt.  By the beginning of the
2nd day, I would have to wait 10 or 15 minutes, with the hood open,
before the car would start.  By the time I was 50 miles out of Denver,
the check engine light came on and I had to wait about 40 minutes
until the car would start.  All other gauges, idiot lights and
messages were normal. The oil, gas, transmission, and radiator fluids
were fresh and full.  Temp is completely normal, engine purrs like a
kitten and once it starts, the car runs like a top.

I called a Saab dealer in Denver to make an appointment to have it
checked, and to see if I needed to have it towed in the rest of the
way (due to the check engine light).  The service tech I spoke with
didn't address the issue of the car not starting, but did insist that
one fill up with Regular unleaded gasoline, rather than the Premium,
had probably done considerable damage to my engine.

Before I take it in on Monday, I would like to hear any opinions about
why the car isn't starting correctly and get your opinions about the
possibility of damage to the engine.  (I read an article prior to
purchase that Saabs could run on any grade of fuel, as the engine
senses engine knock and adjusts accordingly.)

I contacted the dealer in Phoenix (Mercedes Benz dealer) and his
service department felt the starting issue has to do with the change
in altitude and that it only needs an adjustment to the oxygen/fuel
ratio.

Again, I would be most grateful for any advice on sorting this all
out.
Thanks