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I had a '78 99 EMS, and had a love affair with that car. It's combination of Bilstein shocks and long travel springs which were perfectly tuned in for high speed, rough road running, made for a transendent experience in high speed motoring. No, it wasn't quick, but it was fast. There is a difference.

Then a 81 900turbo. What a POS. Dynamically though it was superior. a little bit longer wheelbase, better dash, etc. It was the rare light blue with powder blue velour interior.

I once put a refridgerator in the back! Easily the most versatile car I have ever had, bar none. Perhaps a MBZ TD would be similar.

I would be interested to know the best year/model to get, because they are dirt cheap now. The only requirement on any old SAAB is the seat must be rebuilt. Easy. And tons are in the junkyard, but most have at least 230,000 miles on them.

Oddly though, your comment about Buick hinges is an unfortunate one, because certain models of Buicks actually mimicked the SAAB! Same shape of hood and location of hinges! It was one of those weird GM sidebars that they seem to do occasionally. A good thing.
You should have chosen Oldsmobile. Yawn...

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Ed
1981 300CD (Benzina)
1968 250 S (Gina) 266,000 miles!
1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (Guido)
1976 Jaguar XJS-saved a V-12 from the chevy curse, what a great engine!
1988 Cadillac Eldorado (better car than you might think!)
1988 Yamaha Venture (better than a Wing!)
1977 Suzuki GS750B
1976 Yamaha XS 650 (sold)
1991 Suzuki GSX1100G (Shafty Gixser)
1981 Yamaha VX920RH (Euro "Virago")
Solex Moped
1975 Dodge P/U camper


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