wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 My wife told me she likes the 2001+ saab 9-3 convertibles. Any saab guys on here that can contest to their reliabilty or quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 junk gm was making them around then and with all gm stuff they've got problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 what he said...i hate those cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 BS. Say what you want about quirkiness, but GM was the best thing that happened to SAAB in decades. The GM motors are more reliable, more efficient, and more powerful than anything SAAB was doing beforehand. BTW, I assume that means Volvos are all shit because Ford bought them, and Fords are all rolling deathtraps. Can your Ford/GM rivalry bullshit and look at SAAB honestly, and they're damn nice cars. Well, other than being a bitch to work on because of a funky accessory layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 My buddies wife has one.Absolute JUNK!Last time in the dealership to pick up parts he asked the guy if he knew a lot of customers on a first name basis.The guy said yes,why?He said because this is the biggest piece of s**t I've ever owned.He said as soon as he gets everything to work at once he's getting rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 The only saabs I like are the 9-3X and 9-5x awd models which are subies in disguise. Also the 99-01 Viggen models are cool. Other than that junk.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Not reliable at all. If you do all of your own work, they can be maintained without quite as much $$$. The converts have horrible body roll and weak frames. The auto tops are really prone to breaking down. Clutch jobs suck if you're looking at a manual... 6speed, the 9-2x is the subaru. Never heard of a 9-5x? Saabs have always been a strange niche car. GM may have improved reliability (debatable) but they lowered quality/simplicity/interesting looks. If you go to look at this car, ask about oil changes. SAABs are really prone to sludge around the 70k mark... Edit: I just ripped the crap outta SAAB. They're not all bad. Used prices are AWESOME. The turbo feel? Absolutely love it. Hard to get a leather, convert, "import," with low miles without looking toward SAAB. Get someone good to take a look at the car before you purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I would ask around at pick n pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry_Trapp01647545522 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 the ultimate sleeper... http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CVOr0TtSP9k/RuMoc47bzoI/AAAAAAAAF7s/CvxvzbzDgKQ/s400/2008_Saab_9_7x_Aero_1.jpg saab 9-7x aero. AWD, 400hp LS2, epic! but, other than that, i would take a volvo over a saab any day of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Not reliable at all. If you do all of your own work, they can be maintained without quite as much $$$. The converts have horrible body roll and weak frames. The auto tops are really prone to breaking down. Clutch jobs suck if you're looking at a manual... 6speed, the 9-2x is the subaru. Never heard of a 9-5x? Yeah I meant 9-2x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 My wife told me she likes the 2001+ saab 9-3 convertibles. Any saab guys on here that can contest to their reliabilty or quality? No,but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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