So why do we own these cars if they are not rated that great as far as reliability? Even coined as quirky sometimes? For me it's easy. Have you ever driven and Honda or Toyota? They are what I call a "generic car". About as boring as a bad movie or counting sheep. I just bought my used 2002 9-5 Arc and people at my work said "WHY did you buy that?". I told them that I've always driven something different than the norm, and they know that. If you want reliable transportation and a car with zero character, buy Japanese. But if you want something that's actually fun to drive, well thought out, loaded with wonderful features - then a Saab may fit the bill - it does for me. It's been a long time since I've owned a car that I just want to drive, even if I have no where special to go. So I drifted away from the topic but that's why there are Saab owners, and dedicated ones at that. Many Saab's stay in the family and are passed down. You'll never see that kind of loyalty from a Honda owner. My last daily driver Saab was a 1982 900 APC Turbo. It was a horrible car in regards to cost to maintain - but I absolutely loved driving it. Now I finally got another Saab for a daily driver and someday if I get the time, I'll fix up my '73 Sonett. For now, the 2002 9-5 Arc is doing fine and yes, 46,000 miles and the Turbo needed replacing. No excuse for that but Saab payed for it. :-)

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• 9-5's good reliability vs. 9-3SS bad reliability., J, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:23:28
  • Trouble in Honda paradise?, mikef, Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:53:47
    • Cars are just getting more reliable..., Charles, Sun, 5 Mar 2006 20:39:21
      • Re: Cars are just getting more reliable..., mikef, Sun, 5 Mar 2006 21:53:29
    • Re: Trouble in Honda paradise?, DE , Sun, 5 Mar 2006 11:59:46
      • meant CR's ratings in last sentence nm, DW, Sun, 5 Mar 2006 14:16:29
    • they are "calling it as it is", Aero'ed, Sun, 5 Mar 2006 11:12:51
      • Re: they are "calling it as it is", mikef, Sun, 5 Mar 2006 16:52:22
  • Vanilla japanese car or Saab?, Scott, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 17:01:55 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re: Vanilla japanese car or Saab?, Saab-san, Sun, 5 Mar 2006 20:32:02
    • 9-5 is a reliable automobile, both according to CU, J, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 17:42:06
      • Re: 9-5 is a reliable automobile, both according to CU, DanR, Sun, 5 Mar 2006 04:32:12
  • Agree with Ian on Consumer Reports Flawed Methods, dtech, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 15:04:33
  • by 2001 most problems were fixed?, DW, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 14:03:30
  • Consumer Reports is NOT Reliable, Ian Glenday , Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:58:20
    • Re: Consumer Reports is NOT Reliable, Dan in NY, Mon, 6 Mar 2006 08:48:42
    • Why I place no stock in Consumer Reports' car tests..., MI-Roger , Sun, 5 Mar 2006 15:58:38
      • Re: MI-Roger, you are 100% Right n/m, nothing but SAAB , Sun, 5 Mar 2006 18:44:41
    • So, what other information source do you trust?, J, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 17:41:15
    • Re: Consumer Reports is NOT Reliable, Saab4, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 17:00:45
      • Re: Consumer Reports is NOT Reliable, Ian Glenday , Sat, 4 Mar 2006 17:38:57
        • Re: Consumer Reports is NOT Reliable, Ian Glenday , Sat, 4 Mar 2006 17:53:16
    • Looking in the ratings..., Mike Lynch , Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:11:09
      • Re: Looking in the ratings..., JTW, Mon, 6 Mar 2006 06:53:22
      • hmmm, you must have a different CR than me, Aero'ed, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 15:38:27
      • bias plays a part, tonystarks, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 14:52:20
      • Re: Looking in the ratings..., mikef, Sat, 4 Mar 2006 11:44:44

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