Totally agree! I currently have 4 Saabs; 89 900t, 90 SPG with every upgrade, 90 SE conv., and a 96 9000 AERO. Impossible, totally impossible to keep them running in tip-top condition. I've spent many thousands of $$ every year to keep them running. Air conditioners on Saabs are poor, head gaskets on all models fail, even 9000 fail before 100,000 miles. These cars are fun and FAIRLY fast when up to speed. But all are slow off the line. People on this site tend to exaggerate a bit on how fast their Saabs are, but in reality, they never drive any thing else. I'm not a mechanic, nor do I want to be one, I just want to get in a car and feel the rush of speed(former pilot in Navy). Saabs lack the power, at least 900t and 9000 Aeros. Have driven 9-5 AERO, not bad, probably equivalent to a Nissan Maxima.Saabs never win any comparisons with other cars in all car magazines. They are fun and I love all mine, but I wouldn't buy another one with all the problems.

• Are we being objective about these cars????, Gary W, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 13:53:03
  • You aren't required to be objective... Not just saabs either., jp, Tue, 3 Jul 2001 18:05:53
  • Re: Are we being objective about these cars????, Andrey, Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:23:17
    • Re: Are we being objective about these cars????, Ryan , Tue, 3 Jul 2001 12:05:45
  • Firestorm Topic 2001!, MS, Tue, 3 Jul 2001 03:27:23
  • sometimes I wonder too, jim, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 23:11:24
  • Re: Are we being objective about these cars????, Bryan , Mon, 2 Jul 2001 22:03:26
  • junk it, dave n, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:36:30
    • Re: junk it, bazil burns, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:05:08
      • I feel the same way, but, dave n, Wed, 4 Jul 2001 14:28:52
      • forza Bazil!! great post. n/m, Ryan , Tue, 3 Jul 2001 01:08:37
  • Re: Are we being objective about these cars????, Robert, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 17:15:55 <-- Viewing This Message
    • why don't you sell all of them right now, and just get out? n/m, Ryan , Tue, 3 Jul 2001 00:40:26
  • Re: Are we being objective about these cars????, hoop, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 17:01:01
  • An alternative view (long), TS, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 16:26:35
    • Re: An alternative view (long), mark, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:08:34
  • Re: Are we being objective about these cars????, Gary, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 15:31:38
  • Re: Are we being objective about these cars????, Josh, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 15:24:07
    • Me -85 900T, 85 900B; Wife -Toyota Corrolla, Eric B, Tue, 3 Jul 2001 12:22:16
  • Re: Are we being objective about these cars????, pursang, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:49:04
  • No, we are not being objective, or even sane. (rant), tlrm, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:41:25
    • Re: No, we are not being objective, or even sane. (rant), Ryan , Mon, 2 Jul 2001 17:22:54
  • I wouldn't own an American car if given to me!! n/m, Ryan , Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:31:01
    • The turbo in a Saab is American (Garrett) and ..., Pete , Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:44:50
      • my tires are Italian, some parts are German, so? :P n/m, Ryan , Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:59:30
        • here's two worth a drive; corvette Z06, caddy DTS, RichO, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 15:09:40
          • Re: here's two worth a drive; corvette Z06, caddy DTS, Ryan , Mon, 2 Jul 2001 17:12:45
  • Re: Are we being objective about these cars????, mark, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:13:45
  • stone the unbelievers......., chrisx, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:13:06
  • I'm beginning to feel that way too., Alan, Mon, 2 Jul 2001 13:57:25
    • or get a early 90's 900Turbo, Ryan , Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:45:49
    • Get a 9000 LPT! Great car, practically maintenance free..., Street , Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:38:47

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