mightyS Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I saw a commercial last night for a new larger saab that claimed to have a 260 hp engine. Is this a saab that shares parts with the Legacy GT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 sabb no longer has anything to do with subaru after GM sold its shares of subaru to toyota. the new question is, will there be a new toyota based on the legacy? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Nooooooo ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I believe the new one is a SUV based on some GM platform. --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 thats the 9-5 which just had a body redisign...still the same chassis from 1842 and fwd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 the 9-2x is the Subaru based Saab. So will the 9-2x be dicontinued? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The 260 HP Saab is the 9-5, and it is a huge piece of fugly. Has nothing to do with Subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 the 9-2x is the Subaru based Saab. So will the 9-2x be dicontinued? already has been discontinued...the 9-7x was a filler model also only intended to fill the suv slot until a tribeca based model could be released. now that neither will happen, saab is dead in the water. too bad because the 9-3 w/ awd would be an awesome car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahkil Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The silver (chrome?) "eyeliner" is a major turn-off for me especially on the darker colors... http://www.saabusa.com/images/magnified_95combi_23t.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I think the 9-7x is still around. It was the 9-6x which was supposed to be based on the Tribeca. Now we will see the new Toyota Corolla WRC car! 9-7X http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2005/06/28/1119982555_2918.jpg Why do you think there will be a new hatch Subaru WRX: http://www.myevo.com/DM_CorollaWRC2.jpg So Toyota can get back to this without getting into the WRX STi territory and offer once again a performance car to the masses. /wishful thinking since I like Toyota as well. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 ewww thats just heinous. hadnt seen that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vet Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The Saab Sport Combi looks pretty nice and comes with a 250hp turbo V6 but with a price in the 30's and fwd it's not really competitive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The 260 HP Saab is the 9-5, and it is a huge piece of fugly. Has nothing to do with Subaru. Nice engine though. turbo6 ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsbaug24 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The 9-2x is around at least until the end of production of this generation of Impreza. Despite the dissolution of the GM/Subaru partnership the 9-2x will remain in production. The Tribeca based SUV got canned and they got the 9-7x based off of the new GM Truck platform. The new 260hp Saab engine is a new turbo 6 from GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 i heard you have to pay and extra 500 some odd dollars to have the saab-style key in the console and not in the steering column I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The 9-2x is around at least until the end of production of this generation of Impreza. Despite the dissolution of the GM/Subaru partnership the 9-2x will remain in production. The Tribeca based SUV got canned and they got the 9-7x based off of the new GM Truck platform. The new 260hp Saab engine is a new turbo 6 from GM. i heard otherwise on the 9-2x but i could be wrong. the 9-7x is based off the trail blazer platform which is at least 5 years old at this point. ive only ever seen one on the road. there is a siiiiick 9-2x that some kid has at santa clara u. i see it all the time. 9-2x would be a fun beater but i prefer the leggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Moved to news and rumors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Which one has the turbo6 then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 the 9-3 sedan does also...both are built on the GM epsilon platform and use turbo 6s in the aero model w/ fwd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 The 2006 9-2x is a pretty good alternative for someone looking for a more mature WRX wagon or a Legacy wagon now that there are no manuals. It comes with the 2.5L turbo and HIDS and there is $3000 cash on the hood now which brings it down to around 26-27K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsbaug24 Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 i heard otherwise on the 9-2x but i could be wrong. the 9-7x is based off the trail blazer platform which is at least 5 years old at this point. ive only ever seen one on the road. there is a siiiiick 9-2x that some kid has at santa clara u. i see it all the time. 9-2x would be a fun beater but i prefer the leggy. It may not be for 06 and 07, but it is atleast going to exist for MY06. It sold so well on the discount plan that they are keeping it around for at least another year, and I suspect until this gen Impreza is discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboForay Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 that what i thought too, the 9-7x is based on a GM truck plat. heck it has a body line of a chevrolet suv except the front end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Yea, the 9-5 is a dated design with some minor tweaks to keep it alive. Its still using the 4 cylinder engine with 260hp.... in a car that costs over 35k. The interior is weird, boring and hard to use. It does have nice seats and the night panel is a cool design. (kills all the dash light except for the speedo, wonder why other cars dont have this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windex Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 The 260hp car is the 9-5, from a 2.3l 4cyl turbo'd to 20psi. The 9-3 aero and sportcombi aero come with the 2.8l v-6 turbo, a Holden engine from Aus, turbo'd by Saab. Uh, and guys, it comes with a six speed manual, something many a leggy owner has been whining about the absence of. In the 9-3, it puts out just 9psi boost, methinks leaving much room for tunage. And yes, the godawful 9-7x is a gussied up trailblazer. No, the key doesn't cost extra in the middle of the seats... All Saabs come that way (except for the now defunct 9000) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 The 260hp car is the 9-5, from a 2.3l 4cyl turbo'd to 20psi. The 9-3 aero and sportcombi aero come with the 2.8l v-6 turbo, a Holden engine from Aus, turbo'd by Saab. Uh, and guys, it comes with a six speed manual, something many a leggy owner has been whining about the absence of. In the 9-3, it puts out just 9psi boost, methinks leaving much room for tunage. And yes, the godawful 9-7x is a gussied up trailblazer. No, the key doesn't cost extra in the middle of the seats... All Saabs come that way (except for the now defunct 9000) the 92x had(s?) the key on the dash just like the wrx's. not sure if they changed it for 06. im pretty sure this is the last model year for the 92x. the 6cyl in the newest 9-3 is built in australia but not from holden (although holden may use a variant)...its a standard gm platform with a turbo. they use it in opels and will in the euro only caddy thats coming out on the epsilon platform. the sportcombi is an awesome car. unfortunately gm costcutters cheaped out on the carpet and some other interior materials...our 2003 interior is much nicer than the 06's. the 6sp had major issues in 2003 and was dropped for 2004 but is now back with the v6 turbo. hopefully theyll have better luck this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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