Is this a GM Saab? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

elchivito · #1 07-16-2013, 01:41 PM

I didn't mean to start a dump-on-Saabs that aren't this model thread.
My apologies.

spdrun · #2 07-16-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by elchivito

I didn't mean to start a dump-on-Saabs that aren't this model thread.
My apologies.

This is the only REAL SAAB...

Txjake · #3 07-16-2013, 01:48 PM

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This is the only REAL SAAB...

love it............http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Carlsson

elchivito · #4 07-16-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrun

This is the only REAL SAAB...

Ever so helpful. I'll look for one of those.

panZZer · #5 07-17-2013, 03:03 PM

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This is the only REAL SAAB...

How much would a clean barn find of this example bring?

SwampYankee · #6 07-16-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by elchivito

I didn't mean to start a dump-on-Saabs that aren't this model thread.
My apologies.

I'm not sure I've ever read a thread here that hasn't strayed, often far, from the topic at hand. It's kind of amazing it stayed within the brand.

rs899 · #7 07-16-2013, 01:53 PM

1971 Saab 96 2 door sedan

here you go...complete with "old guys rule " tag frame

Txjake · #8 07-16-2013, 01:57 PM

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1971 Saab 96 2 door sedan

here you go...complete with "old guys rule " tag frame

that's pretty sweet

panZZer · #9 07-16-2013, 02:00 PM

What is it with you guys and these goofy little oddities.

rs899 · #10 07-16-2013, 02:35 PM

So, I guess reading the wiki, the SAAB H engine (4 banger) was used up until 2002? And it's reliable? For some reason I was thinking it died in the "classic" SAAB in 1993?

1988 saab turbo !TRADE!

1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible

not so?

LUVMBDiesels · #11 07-16-2013, 03:18 PM

The SAAB designed 900 was phased out in 1993. GM designed 9-3 and 9-5 came out after that

My old girlfriend's parents LOVED SAABs. They had three of them from an early 80's ('81 I think) twincarb engined 900 to a luxurious 9000. I got to drive their 1984 900 Turbo when it was new and it could fly!

rs899 · #12 07-16-2013, 03:22 PM

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The SAAB designed 900 was phased out in 1993. GM designed 9-3 and 9-5 came out after that

Roger that, but how crappy did GM make it after 1993? Can one still live with one with a SAAB heart in a GM wrapper? That's the question....

Txjake · #13 07-16-2013, 03:27 PM

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Roger that, but how crappy did GM make it after 1993? Can one still live with one with a SAAB heart in a GM wrapper? That's the question....

94s are ok...still Trolhatten controlled basically...

TwitchKitty · #14 07-16-2013, 03:33 PM

Gotta have AC. Old odd SAABs had no AC. Would love another 70's wagon with the V4 or two smoke. Wouldn't even have to be a wagon.

LUVMBDiesels · #15 07-16-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rs899

Roger that, but how crappy did GM make it after 1993? Can one still live with one with a SAAB heart in a GM wrapper? That's the question....

The SAABs that came after 1993 were based on GM's (Opel) Vectra. They still had SAAB engines until 1998. I think they should be pretty nice cars as they were positioned as luxury. My thoughts are that anybody who is interested in one should hang out at a SAAB board
www.saabcentral.com/forums/index.php

www.saabscene.com/forum/‎

saabforum.org

www.saabnet.com/‎