Saabs may become cool again

[ctenidae]

http://money.cnn.com/2009/06/16/news/companies/gm_saab.reut/index.htm?postversion=2009061608

GM sold Saab to Koenigsegg, who makes these beauts:

 

[bvibert]

Was Saab ever cool?

 

[deadheadskier]

I like the old 900, but nothing since.

 

[ctenidae]

Was Saab ever cool?

That question was sort of in the back of my mind when I wrote the headline. "Cool" may be too strong a word. Or maybe I should have left off "again."

Maybe they'll bring back the hatchback. That's the part I liked best about both 9-3's I've had. Well, that and the turbo.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Was Saab ever cool?

Yeah my vintage '92 Turbo hatchback and my 07 Turbo Sportcombi are WAY kewl

 

[Mildcat]

Was Saab ever cool?

That was my first thought too but then I thought this is pretty cool.

 

[bvibert]

That was my first thought too but then I thought this is pretty cool.

I bet they get crappy gas mileage..

 

[Marc]

My former boss' son thought his old 900 was cool until it started puking out transmissions.

 

[Warp Daddy]

ARGGHHHH You guys are KILLING me -- I'm a serious Saabophile

 

[mondeo]

I bet they get crappy gas mileage..

It's more the issues they've had with falling out of the sky that I'd be worried about.

 

[Mildcat]

I bet they get crappy gas mileage..

Probably no worse than a Hummer. :grin:

 

[mondeo]

Oh, and I believe it's spelled Koenegseggggggsegggegggegigioabbaviking, or alternatively Koenigseggegkenegonisogoenekosenoseningoegg.

 

[deadheadskier]

I think the new SAAB should base their marketing department out of Vermont. The 900 used to be the official state car prior to the Outback taking the throne in the past decade.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

I like the old 900, but nothing since.

ditto...I had a 86 900S then a 88 900 Turbo. Former GF had a 91 900S convertable and my mother had a 93 900Turbo convertable...those were fun to tool around in with the top down. I liked my 900Turbo until I got dusted on the way to Sunday River on a powder day by a friend in an Outback...I had 4 studded tires on the Saab, she had all seasons...passed me at Melbys and by the time I got to Barker they were getting on the lift. Now I drive a 98 outback with 4 studded tires...and I don't get passed on powder days anymore. Older Subys are MUCH less expensive to repair than older Saabs...and seem to need fewer repairs.

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

i think the new Saab Turbo X is VERY cool.....turbo power, all-wheel drive.

check out this first drive review, too.

after so many years of bad management and missed opportunities, it's kind of ironic that probably the best saab ever comes out just as GM gets rid of the brand.

 

[Glenn]

Was Saab ever cool?

If you think your quirkly 3rd cousin who wears courdory pants and a tweed jacket is cool, then yes. :lol:

 

[billski]

I enjoyed my 1986 900S hatchback for ten years. Enjoyable skimobile too. After Detroit bought it, I voted with my feet.

 

[HD333]

Long live Saab.

I have owned 5, currently drive a 9-3 ARC. I see them as a nice alternative to BMW/AUDI for quite a bit less $.

They are great in the snow as long as you put appropriate tires on them , they get GREAT gas mileage, I average around 31 mpg when driving to and from NH at about 80-85 MPH, and most importantly as a Dad they are safe.

I think with Saabs you either love them or hate them. Guess which side I stand on.

HD

 

[Glenn]

Guess which side I stand on.

I can't quite put my finger on it.......

 

[Warp Daddy]

Long live Saab.

I have owned 5, currently drive a 9-3 ARC. I see them as a nice alternative to BMW/AUDI for quite a bit less $.

They are great in the snow as long as you put appropriate tires on them , they get GREAT gas mileage, I average around 31 mpg when driving to and from NH at about 80-85 MPH, and most importantly as a Dad they are safe.

I think with Saabs you either love them or hate them. Guess which side I stand on.

HD

Yep my '07 Sportcombi loaded with ski gear in winter 31mpg great in snow and always starts even @Tremblant when its wicked cold and others had cars that wouldn't . I get 34 mpg in summer loaded with vacation crap and golf gear