Ask me anything: Newbie Introduction

"I own dead car brands only" (Prd2bdf) 12/08/2014 at 19:17 • Filed to: None

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So i didnt make a proper introduction thread when i was granted authorship.

Here goes.

Hi.

Just kidding, my name is Cody and I am currently a graduate student majoring in Deaf Education with a bachelor of sciences in Integrated Science Education. I am profoundly Deaf and use American Sign Language. Cool, huh?

Im a car guy big-time like everyone else here. I daily drive a 2011 Saab 9-5. My last car was a tuned 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero convertible that made 330 hp and 430 tq (up from 250hp and 258 tq). My last last car was a 2005 Saab 9-3 that was tuned to 260 hp and 280 tq (up from 210 hp and 220 tq)

So yeah, Im a diehard Saab fanboy. I have a tattoo of the chemical symbol for lead on my right foot (you can figure out the meaning).

Ive gotten 5 speeding tickets all for 15+ over in three different states.

Picture of my baby

The 2007 Saab

The 2005 Saab

It was totaled by a Mustang traveling at 50 mph at time of impact

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:19

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It's good you've set standards. You might need to diversify your dead brands, though - a DeSoto might work.

GeorgeyBoy > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:20

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Welcome. I know I asked about the 9-5 the other day, but I still want to bombard you with questions. Do you wish you would've gone with the v6? Are your buttons wearing down like I see on many I look at?

$kaycog > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:20

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Welcome to Oppo!

1337HPMustang > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:20

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Sweet ass saabs mate. A long belated 'welcome', I guess. Is there any aftermarket for those saabs besides, like, exhaust and whatnot?

E. Julius > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:20

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Awesome cars! You don't hear too much about tuned Saabs, how did the driveline cope with all that power? Any mods necessary?

Hahayoustupidludditeshutupandgohandcrankyourmodeltalready > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:23

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Welcome! I love Saabs too, though unfortunately have had none, especially not as nice as yours.

I own dead car brands only > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/08/2014 at 19:23

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I had a pontiac and an oldsmobile (twice). That diverse enough?

I own dead car brands only > E. Julius 12/08/2014 at 19:23

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All i did was change oil and a lot of tires. That was it. The motors in these are stout.

I own dead car brands only > 1337HPMustang 12/08/2014 at 19:24

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For the older 9-5 and 9-3, plenty but for the new 9-5, not so much because it was made for such a short time and not a lot were made (11k worldwide)

Funktheduck > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:25

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Welcome. Question. Does being profoundly deaf impact your driving?

Raphmoe > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:26

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welcome friend!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:27

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It's certainly a good start. Needs more dead Mopar and Ford, though. Get an Edsel and an old Plymouth or DeSoto - then I shall be appeased.

I own dead car brands only > GeorgeyBoy 12/08/2014 at 19:27

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Nope, i had a 330 hp v6 and i went down to a 220 hp turbo 4, that should tell you how good the motor is. The direct injection raises thr torque to 258 essentially matching the previous 2.8T V6's torque. My buttons hasnt worn down and i didnt have any issues in the last two saabs. Key is to clean with a damp cloth (water only).

I own dead car brands only > Funktheduck 12/08/2014 at 19:29

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No different than being hearing. Except im more alert and in touch with the car (no noises to distract me)

Funktheduck > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:31

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Cool.

I own dead car brands only > Funktheduck 12/08/2014 at 19:32

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Im actually the Stig.

I own dead car brands only > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 12/08/2014 at 19:33

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I also had a Ford Ranger as well, that counts?

GeorgeyBoy > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:35

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Nice, really makes me wonder why I see so many with white buttons. They don't look any different than GM spec of that time but they must be.

E. Julius > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:38

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Wow, impressive. They are good cars though, four people in my extended family have/have had one. We all loved my mom's 9-5 until the engine got sludgy and seized up. Guess there's always some duds haha

I own dead car brands only > GeorgeyBoy 12/08/2014 at 19:38

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The majority of car owners doesnt care as long it goes from point a to point b. I care as well but I want it looking damn good while doing that.

I own dead car brands only > E. Julius 12/08/2014 at 19:40

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Thats actually a common issue. Saab had like seven redesigned PCV valves to combat that. Key is to change oil regularly with syn oil and keep the pcv updated as well as drop the sump from time to time to inspect and clean as needed.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:41

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Well, it's a dead model! Good enough... for now. You're on probation.

Kat Callahan > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:44

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Saab 4 lyfe. If I hadn't ended up getting my Logo, I was considering a red Saab convertible as my second choice.

Incidentally, I actually do have a sign-name (for those not aware of deaf culture, my mother once considered becoming an interpreter and one of my cousins actually did, hearing people don't choose their sign name it is chosen for them by a deaf friend, colleague, etc). Mine is K over the heart.

Welcome to Oppo/Jalopnik!

jkm7680 > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:46

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Welcome to Oppo! Nice cars!

 V8 Rustler > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:48

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Can you explain to me why people love SAABs? I just don't get it. It is the same with recent Alfa Romeo cars*. To me they are just another luxo FWD car.

*with exception of 8C and 4C

Leadbull > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 19:55

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Haw much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?

I own dead car brands only >  V8 Rustler 12/08/2014 at 19:57

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I can't explain why for other people but for me, I can. The Saabs for me offers a perfect mix of luxury, usefulness, speed, and handling. It handles better than most of the FWD cars and the turbo powertrains may not deliver impressive numbers but they're astonishing on the highways. It also is unique. I'm pretty much the only Saab in town (a town of 50,000 people). Its just a Saab thing.

Sn210 > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 20:08

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Welcome! What's your favorite Saab of all time?

MylesD > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 20:18

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Welcome. My attainable dream car is an 88 or so SPG Turbo in Edwardian Grey with black leather interior. Whale tail? Probably. We're friends now.

MylesD > MylesD 12/08/2014 at 20:24

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Oh, worth noting my kinda-sorta first car was 95 900 SE. Total money pit. Man, I loved that thing.

I own dead car brands only > MylesD 12/08/2014 at 20:30

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for me, I would love to have the Saab EMS in orange, so dreamy.

I own dead car brands only > Sn210 12/08/2014 at 20:33

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Mine! The 9-5 really elevates to what it should be. Seriously, go find one and take a look at the trunk. its huge!

JR1 > I own dead car brands only 12/08/2014 at 20:44

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I think it is time for you to step up and own a truly awesome dead brand. Packard, Pierce Arrow, Tucker, etc. I covet thy neighbors 9-5. Nice automobile.

ciscokidinsf > I own dead car brands only 12/09/2014 at 00:34

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I stalked 9-5's for a year before going back to a VW Phaeton, I almost got a 2011 Manual Brown 9-5 a year ago, but could not make the financing happen (another problem with orphaned brands, most 'regular' banks don't cover them in regular loans) I also saw the 'peeling button' syndrome in soo many 9-5s. WTF GM? I also really dislike that horrible dash with the green 1999-screen XM-Radio. I nearly avoided the 2.0's because the dash. (Is better IMHO to get the light-colored interiors) But Nav only came on the V6's or I didnt see any V4's with Nav. So I was back and forth between a 4 and 6 cyl until I never pulled the trigger. Questions: Did you get the manual? Any repairs and has the dealer been able to make them? Also, the 18" tires look a lot better but are hard to find. Where you find yours?

E. Julius > I own dead car brands only 12/09/2014 at 02:24

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Ahhh ok. That seemed like something my parents could've been doing until you got to "drop the sump". Still miss that car—first car I ever drove after I got my learner's permit.

orcim >  V8 Rustler 12/09/2014 at 03:24

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It looks like a bar of soap? (Old 900s and 9000s driver.)

Eazy-O > I own dead car brands only 12/09/2014 at 07:50

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Heya, welcome to Oppo. :)

There's a few SAAB drivers on here. I'm driving a '96 9000 2.3T CSE with some ECU and exhaust work.

Here's a question for you: How do the NEVS shenanigans make you feel? :)

I own dead car brands only > Eazy-O 12/11/2014 at 11:30

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is that your car on the 'Ring? If so I hate you. Personally, I have no feelings. Saab was a niche brand and it wasn't sustainable in the long run. I feel that was due to management and bean counters. Plus the high prices they charged didn't help. My car retailed at 44k and I picked it up for 16g two years later...

Eazy-O > I own dead car brands only 12/12/2014 at 06:57

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It is me and my two darlings on the 'ring. Don't hate me, though, 'ring proximity (well, 1000km away anyway) comes at high fuel and car prices as well as lower standard of living. :D

Yeah, I was stumped too when I noticed they had the value of my car in the insurance registry put down as 48.000€. I'm not sure if or how that's inflation-adjusted, but still, damn. I bought it off the previous owner for 2.000€ when it was 14 years old. Comparable BMWs, Audis & Mercs still commaned prices of about twice as much. Then again, nobody wants to feed these hungry bastards nowadays, so used large car prices (EU) dropped across the board.