RE: Open Season: Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0T
Discussion
buzzer said:
Hope they have fixed the bulkhead cracking issue that's a big problem on the earlier models....
Just google "saab 9-3 bulkhead cracks"
Which is an issue related to the previous generation 9-3 hatchback, '98-'02 models, not this generation of 9-3 saloon and convertible...Just google "saab 9-3 bulkhead cracks"
Edited by buzzer on Thursday 20th January 11:30
spent my formative years with the 95v4, 96v4, 99ems,90,900t8 and lastly the t16aero..... but it ended there and aside from the viggen i never really fancied anything from the saab stable after that.
from the free wheeling v4 to the turbo lag to the scuttle shake - they certainly had 'character'!
from the free wheeling v4 to the turbo lag to the scuttle shake - they certainly had 'character'!
I managed to get a twin turbo diesel convertible for a 4 day test drive a couple of years ago during the summer. Took it to Aviemore. With the roof down and the sun in the sky it has a high feel good factor, like any soft top.
It's not a sports car but can be hustled down a country road at a reasonable speed and there's quite a shove once the turbos get going. It's a bit dated inside, but i have to say that i really enjoyed driving it and would definatley consider one in a few years time once the prices have dropped.
It's not a sports car but can be hustled down a country road at a reasonable speed and there's quite a shove once the turbos get going. It's a bit dated inside, but i have to say that i really enjoyed driving it and would definatley consider one in a few years time once the prices have dropped.
I've got two, both petrol turbos, a sportwagon estate and a brand new convertible. The pricing of the car in the review is a little mad, bought my car albeit lower power but almost identical spec and appearance for £21k as a factory order with extras.
Perfectly reliable when bought with a petrol engine, 2yrs between each service using fully synthetic oil keeps running costs down and knowing you are not part of a German herd makes owning a SAAB a pleasure.
On a sunny, cold and clear winters day with the heated seats on, the fan set to hot and some Nirvana from the speakers, driving around the Yorkshire Dales is a blast.
For those who want more power, take it to a SAAB dealer, give them your card and choose your warranty covered HIRSH ECU power upgrade, I can't think of another manufacturer who'll do that and still cover the warranty.
My advice, buy the lower power model, save £££s and just get the official ECU upgrade, simples.
Perfectly reliable when bought with a petrol engine, 2yrs between each service using fully synthetic oil keeps running costs down and knowing you are not part of a German herd makes owning a SAAB a pleasure.
On a sunny, cold and clear winters day with the heated seats on, the fan set to hot and some Nirvana from the speakers, driving around the Yorkshire Dales is a blast.
For those who want more power, take it to a SAAB dealer, give them your card and choose your warranty covered HIRSH ECU power upgrade, I can't think of another manufacturer who'll do that and still cover the warranty.
My advice, buy the lower power model, save £££s and just get the official ECU upgrade, simples.
Edited by YorkshireStone on Saturday 22 January 10:05
ked up........
anything fast said:
however in some isolated cases SAAB man is in danger of turning in to AUDI man, formerly known as BMW man...
Well, it used to be SD1 man and Granada man, but when was the last time you saw one of those cars? I still see old 900's and 9000's, so those that migrated were perhaps wrong if it's about standing the test of time. Ah fashion is a fickle friend, but Saab man has I suspect been less fickle than most. And let's face it, who really wants a 20 year old Audi or BMW for kudos unless it's a Coupe Quattro or M3. But there exists many a man who still wants an old Saab. Saab man could well be the Homo Sapien of the motoring world eh. Or maybe we're all just Saab homos, lol.Edited by Slade Alive on Tuesday 25th January 01:37
Slade Alive said:
anything fast said:
however in some isolated cases SAAB man is in danger of turning in to AUDI man, formerly known as BMW man...
Well, it used to be SD1 man and Granada man, but when was the last time you saw one of those cars? I still see old 900's and 9000's, so those that migrated were perhaps wrong if it's about standing the test of time. Ah fashion is a fickle friend, but Saab man has I suspect been less fickle than most. And let's face it, who really wants a 20 year old Audi or BMW for kudos unless it's a Coupe Quattro or M3. But there exists many a man who still wants an old Saab. Saab man could well be the Homo Sapien of the motoring world eh. Or maybe we're all just Saab homos, lol.Edited by Slade Alive on Tuesday 25th January 01:37
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