im kind of jealous
Posted May 13, 2021, 6:58 PM UTC
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Cheap to get into.
Now, to stay into, not exactly, but still.
Worth it.
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That's why you just buy another one when the first starts giving you trouble. :taps temple:
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I did the opposite, lol. I bought one, its my daily right now, and it didn’t have enough issues, so I figured I’d buy a second, slightly more fussy one.
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I call my 06 2.0T a lovable piece of shit. Bought it for 500€ and put a maptun stage 4 on it. Feels amazing to drive but just a week ago I spent another 500€ on a fix I couldn't do myself. Yes I know modding a car makes it less reliable so ymmv
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Same, I kind of want a Saab as a first car.
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go for it, i got my 93 for my first var and as long as you can fix some stuff yourself and watch youtube then you are all set
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How is the reliability on Saabs and how easy/hard is it to find parts?
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Easy if you have a 2.0T 9-3. Hard if you have a xwd v6. Impossible if you have a ng9-5
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mine has been very reliable with only maintenance stuff needing to be done like a worn out driveshaft but that was an easy fix, it’s worth noting that i got the v6 aero which is one of the rarer engine choices. Parts are very easy to get since i live in sweden and there are saab’s a round every corner and lots of online stores sell saab parts but there are som stores that sell parts globally.
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Some people have tons of problems, I’ve had a 2.0T sport combi 6mt, for the past 6 years, put 100k miles on it (at 170 now) and it’s been tuned for the past 3 years, I’ve never had a problem. Gas and oil.
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Very good reliability, but you need to make sure the oil is changed much more often than on many other cars. Treat it like a sports car, 8000km is good intervals.
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It's not a sports car. They're fun to drive and I don't think you need to change the oil that often. I changed mine every 7500mi.
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I had an 04 93. It was a fun car, but not without its issues. ECU failed. Coil springs too. Headlights burned out often. I'm not sure how the later models were, but I would look at other cars.
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First car was a 9-3. I loved it so much that when I sold it I bought a 9-5.
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Do it. I got my wife a 2010 2.0 and I recently got a 06 aero. I was hands down the least mechanically savy person on the planet and they've been a blast to not only drive but work on. I've had no problem sourcing parts. They're a great brand and I've put barely anything into them as far as preventative maintenance goes. Used cars regardless will need some tlc (for 10 year old or older cars) and it wasn't terribly difficult to do.
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Just had a really nice long drive in my 99. You should definitely get a saab when you can!
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Turbo?
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No not a turbo sadly
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I miss my Saab. I mean it was only a lowly 9-2 and not even a turbo, but still
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This is not the Saab story I usually hear.
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I’ve never owned a Saab but I was a Saturn/Saab tech in the early 00’s.
I’ve driven so many of them 9000, 900, 93, 95, Viggens, wagon’s, a RHD wagon,convertibles, NA, Turbo, V6. It’s so long ago now it kind of feels like watching a movie when I think about it.
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I sold mine nearly 3 years ago but I couldn't unsub because I still love the cars. Gonna have to get another one day.
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As someone who's owned a Saab for a few months now, your wallet thanks you
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Treat Yourself!
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I'm downsizing from 10, what kind of Saab?
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I feel this bad, having sold our 9-5 5spd wagon a couple years ago. Wonderful thing to drive but it felt like it was always disintegrating and I just didn't have the time and money to keep fixing it.
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I'm at the same crossroads with my 07 9-5. Love it to pieces, but it's getting to where I'm exhausted of spending a grand or two every couple of months on repairs
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Why not replace it with a lower mileage Saab then? You still get that Saab goodness, with even more fun
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It does not make sense for me to even attempt to replace my current Saab with an older/lower mileage one. Any Saab purchased at this point, not matter how well kept, is going to be getting close to those big ticket repairs - and I know how to make a lot of the repairs on my Saabs. Besides, finding a HOT manual transmission Saab engine that comes with Air cooled ventilated seats, at this point, in well working condition, will be nearly impossible. And I've done some major TLC custom work on my 9-5 and I really don't feel like starting over from scratch.
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What was driving me crazy was all the little stuff. I'd replaced the turbo and upgraded the ECU so it wasn't really a fear of problems, it was just the sheer VOLUME of problems... Clearcoat going on the hood, black plastic door handles faded, rear window leaking, power mirrors always on the fritz, power windows also working when they want, sunroof that broke its little plastic gearing, and on and on. I just reached the point where the overwhelming number of niggle problems was taking so much of my time I could make a car payment every month for less bother. But it was a very sad day, because despite the issues we loved that car dearly, and it was SO much fun to drive, aside from being maybe the most comfortable long distance driver I've ever had.
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Been stalking Saab forums, Facebook, and reddit for years; still haven't bought one.
Le sigh
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Do you want one? Where are you? Like wagons?
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Brb gonna go drive mine.
How was your drive?
Ehhh, who am I kidding? There’s no such thing as a bad drive when you’re in a Saab. At least I was able to drive one today. My main commuter car lately has been an Audi A4. It’s nice, but it’s just not a Saab
Eh. Could've been better but it's only cause it was in Houston but that meant I could use her power for overtaking. We have terrible drivers here in Houston. My Saab, Ollie, handled great and was good for passing.
Terrible drivers are sadly a way of life. But you’re for sure right on passing power. The first Saab car I drove was my 2008 2.0T (the 9-7x is a Saab, but it’s not a car), and I was amazed at how that thing could move. Of all the cars I’ve ever driven, that little $175 Copart wonder is my favorite by far. I’ve never been near a car that can just make you smile like that one can. I miss daily driving a Saab :(