Saabing

"NinetyQ" (NinetyQ) 10/13/2013 at 21:54 • Filed to: None

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I got to play with this Saab Sonett III today and take pictures for the owner who will be selling it once I get the pictures and listing ready.

McMike > NinetyQ 10/13/2013 at 21:55

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Y U no post more photos?!?!?!

Looks great.

NinetyQ > McMike 10/13/2013 at 21:58

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I haven't edited them yet! I'll post some probably tomorrow.

Manuél Ferrari > NinetyQ 10/13/2013 at 22:21

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That is one nice looking Saab. Never knew it existed.

BeaterGT > NinetyQ 10/13/2013 at 22:34

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Wow what model is it? What a great looking car.

gmctavish needs more space > NinetyQ 10/13/2013 at 22:35

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Great, now I have to tell myself I shouldn't find a way to buy a Sonett........

NinetyQ > BeaterGT 10/13/2013 at 22:41

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It's a Sonett III. I fixed the post to show that, thanks for the reminder!

NinetyQ > gmctavish needs more space 10/13/2013 at 22:42

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It can be yours for a mere $1200 (I think).

Patrick George > NinetyQ 10/13/2013 at 22:48

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Did you get to drive it? You should write a post about that! I've always been curious what these are like.

NinetyQ > Patrick George 10/13/2013 at 23:11

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I only got to drive it very briefly on a dirt path since it's not insured or licensed. But it was pretty interesting. This one isn't in as good a shape as it looks in the photo, but the engine seemed solid, and I have no idea what the transmission was supposed to feel like, but I'd describe the shifter as a bit vague and the clutch as forgiving. Afterwards, I began to wonder if it was actually just slipping constantly because it seemed like I could nearly stop with first gear engaged and it wouldn't die. Granted, I never fully stopped, but it made me wonder. The car itself was pretty tight inside, but my 6'3" self fit decently, and would have felt like I fit better if the headliner wasn't drooping onto my head.

The sound was probably the best part. The V4 engine is very unique sounding. It feels like it has decent power, but the need to shift comes sooner than you'd expect. I might write more on it tomorrow when I post some more pictures.

gmctavish needs more space > NinetyQ 10/14/2013 at 06:01

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......Actually? Where is it located?

Slave2anMG > NinetyQ 10/14/2013 at 07:08

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Did you drop a zero?

NinetyQ > gmctavish needs more space 10/14/2013 at 10:58

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Yup. Plymouth, IN.

NinetyQ > Slave2anMG 10/14/2013 at 10:59

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lol nope. I'll have to recheck with the seller before listing, but it'll be around that price.

A3R0 > NinetyQ 10/14/2013 at 11:14

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If only I had the money, or could drive :(.

Wildstar > Patrick George 10/14/2013 at 13:12

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The Freewheeler was engaged. most likely. Old SAABs had them to keep the 2-cycle engines alive while coasting. No lubrication unless they are under throttle. They carried over when they put the Ford V-4s in them. Weird feeling of no engine braking, etc.

gmctavish needs more space > NinetyQ 10/14/2013 at 15:07

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Ah, well, I'm in Canada. Vancouver, BC. Damn