Comments on: Saturday Snippets

By: James

James — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:13:28 +0000

i haven’t driven a Cobalt (or HHR) SS, but I did drive a Solstice GXP – same 2.0 DI/T I4, 260bhp/260lb-ft etc etc, mounted longitudinally

i was not impressed. Maybe it’s the high kerb weight of the Solstice but it just didn’t FEEL like anywhere near 260 horses.

Whereas my dad’s old 9-3SS Aero ‘Vert 6M, which had the 210bhp 2.0T, felt like it had every horse it claimed to under the hood. That car was a hoot

By: SaabKen

SaabKen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:13:53 +0000

Bernard said: “Speaking of Saab engines in other GM cars, you should arrange to test-drive the Chevy Cobalt SS. I would love to hear what you think of the 260 hp DI 2.0. Apparently it even says Saab on the short block.”

Really, the block actually says “Saab” ?? Wonder if it’s a peaky engine.

I drove a friend’s WRX a few years ago and that thing was gutless under 3000 revs. And that was the 2.5T

Love SAAB’s turbocharging

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:30:38 +0000

Don’t even remind me of this supposed four-banger Caddy…shades of Cimarron. *shudder

By: Bernard

Bernard — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:13:37 +0000

Swade,

Speaking of Saab engines in other GM cars, you should arrange to test-drive the Chevy Cobalt SS. I would love to hear what you think of the 260 hp DI 2.0. Apparently it even says Saab on the short block.

By: Bernard

Bernard — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:40:15 +0000

It looks like the 4 cylinder Cadillac will be a Holden with a Saab engine. It will, of course, compete with the Saab-with-a-Holden-engine that is the 9-3 Aero…

Small world, isn’t it?

By: MarkoA

MarkoA — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:42:29 +0000

9-5 looks a bit dull compared to the scetch we so the other day. It´s very sad to hear Trollhattan is cutting production. I heard that every friday they´ll have a day off, or something. 9-3X can´t come quick enough. XWD came in too late. Most of the reviews blame 9-3 for it´s age allready and XWD doesn´t help it on that. I know I´m being pessimistic, but to me it seems that 9-3X will be a straight copy of the idea from Volvo XC70/ Audi Allroad. They´ll add some cladding and chrome bits here and there. I don´t think it´ll do any wonders even though I´m desperately waiting to see and test the car in person. My ideal car would be Saab 9-3 boosted by some Subaru Outback genes to make it really practical without loosing any of the Saabiness. Will 9-3X be the car?

I really don´t understand if they´re going to show 9-X Convert concept in Paris? Saab has showed too many concepts without making them production cars. Actually only two, 9-3SportHatch and 9-4X seem to end up production cars.

By: Mag-X

Mag-X — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:15:55 +0000

OMG $143.21 for a watch! My wallet just ran off and went into hiding.

By: joemama

joemama — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:50:02 +0000

The 9-5 mockup looks fantastic! The best part is how the turn signal lights match the light pipes on the front headlights . Very clean.

By: mo

mo — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:41:57 +0000

i thought the new convertibles by saab would be totally different than anything in the industry. i remember seeing that around here, anyone else remember?

By: zippy

zippy — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:16:01 +0000

I will be in Geneva on 11 March for a closer look at the new 9-5.