"CB" (jrcb)
11/29/2016 at 15:57 • Filed to: None
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"CB" (jrcb)
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The Saab 9-3 wasn’t a particularly great car, but I still want a Turbo X.
For Sweden
> CB
11/29/2016 at 16:04 |
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Why no turbo S60? :(
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CB
> For Sweden
11/29/2016 at 16:06 |
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Because a V8 S80 exists.
NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
> CB
11/29/2016 at 16:20 |
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I kind of feel bad for people driving late-model Saabs. Not because they’re bad, but because I figure:
1. They really love Saabs, so the death of the company is a giant bummer for them, or
2. They just needed something really cheap and have no idea the challenges ahead of them when they need repairs, etc.
And I *love* the old 900 Turbos. Wish I had bought one in good shape a few years ago.
Future next gen S2000 owner
> NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
11/29/2016 at 16:24 |
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I haven’t had any real major issues, aside from a broken spring which is common apparently. My 07 still runs like a champ at 130K, cept for that weird idle thing that goes away.
I picked up mine dirt cheap right after Saab went bankrupt and laughed all the way to the bank.
sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
11/29/2016 at 16:24 |
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I had a friend in high school who bought a manual 900 because it was the only running car in good shape he could find locally for under $1000. He fell squarely into the 2nd category.
Kanaric
> CB
11/29/2016 at 16:59 |
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The v6 turbo car later was basically the turbo x anyways so if you can’t find a turbo x just get one of those
Your boy, BJR
> CB
11/29/2016 at 19:01 |
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The 9-3 was a terrible car, turbo X included.
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CB
> Your boy, BJR
11/29/2016 at 23:36 |
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Fair point.
bob and john
> Kanaric
12/02/2016 at 10:23 |
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no AWD on later cars IIRC
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Kanaric
> bob and john
12/03/2016 at 15:06 |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_9-3#Second_generation_.282003.E2.80.932014.29
2.8T V6
2008–2010 (XWD)
V6
24V
LP9
2792 cc
206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) @ 5500 rpm
The version with this is called the 9-3 Aero
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bob and john
> Kanaric
12/03/2016 at 15:13 |
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XWD was only in the turbo X.
“The Turbo X is SAAB’s first production car with the
XWD
all-wheel drive
system from
Haldex Traction
and eLSD. It is powered by a 2.8-litre V6 producing 280 PS (210 kW) mated to a six-speed
manual
or automatic gearbox.”
the 280 HP matches with the number in that motor.
aside from the turbo X, the V6s where FWD.
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Kanaric
> bob and john
12/03/2016 at 15:17 |
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I was available with AWD and a V6 for sure. It was on my shortlist around 2011.
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2008-saab-9-3-aero-xwd-car-news
https://www.edmunds.com/saab/9-3/2008/road-test-2/
http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/saab/2009-saab-93-xwd-review-1143.html
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bob and john
> Kanaric
12/03/2016 at 15:19 |
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hmm, I remember that therewas ONE power train combo you couldnt get...
it might have been the canadian market car that didnt have it. oh well.