Comments on: Do you have a Saab dream?

By: Robert L

Robert L — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:00:22 +0000

The special edition 9000 LPT in 1996 or 1997 was really a sweet ride. A little more of a drivers car as one has to work harder for max performance.

By: fred

fred — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:57:47 +0000

Actually, Im driving my “Saab dream” virtually everyday(thanx SaabUSA/DOT). Its Cosmic, its diesel, its 40+mpg on bioD, its been easily the best of maybe 40? Saabs Ive owned, now with over 90Kmiles.
I also bought mom a Civic Hybrid in 03. Its decent for what it does, but there is plenty GM&Saab could learn from that and improve on. Being able to go even ten miles on battery only(ala the “concept convertible”) would be
a great option.
Having had several Sonetts and fixed many more…15+ years ago now? can only suggest you drive one for a half-hour, youll probably get over it. Any you find now will surely be rusted or fubared.

By: Saaboy

Saaboy — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:48:28 +0000

Mag-X, its called a 9000!!!! :D

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:39:09 +0000

Oh, also, I’d like my Viggen either triple blue or triple black.

With an automatic, because I’m lazy.

By: joemama

joemama — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:24:49 +0000

My dream is simple:

A 60th anniv. 9-3 in white, with integrated bluetooth and iPod connectivity.

That’s it. I’m happy with the car the way it is.

Well, bluetooth, ipod and white…in a diesel.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:13:38 +0000

I forgot …a 4 door viggen!, or a 1999 viggen…so double post for I as well.

By: James

James — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:28:04 +0000

by the way, sorry for the double post –

but I have a Saab dream, it’s a 9000 CSE Aero (2.3 Turbo HO) 5-speed in green with white leather seats. Or a lightning blue 9-3 Viggen 5-door.

or an 850 Monte Carlo!

-James

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:27:57 +0000

Ultimately, I think nothing can top the NG900/OG9-3 for me. It was the first Saab I ever saw, the first Saab I ever rode in or drove…hell, it was the first time I’d ever even heard of Saab. I have an NG900 now, but I really really want a 4-door 9-3 Viggen.

That’s assuming I can only have one Saab. Otherwise, I’d also want a C900 turbo vert, a Sonett III, and a bright yellow 96 that I’d convert into a yellow Saabmarine!

By: James

James — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:26:34 +0000

see the problem here is you have the wrong sonnett – the Sonnett III is ugly blocky and poorly proportioned when parked next to the real deal, the Sonnett II. My dad had (before my older sister was born) a 1969 Sonnett V4. Much prettier, lighter car.

Yeah parts are difficult to find to say the least.

By the way he sold that car when my sister was born to get something with more room – a brand new (1984) Chevrolet Cavalier wagon – now how’s that for future buyer’s remorse?)

By: Mag-X

Mag-X — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:55:56 +0000

9-5 hatchback.