Jedi Pimp Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Looks interesting with AWD. The real question is will they offer a manual transmission. Volvo already has killed the V70R and S60R and dosen't offer manual on the new V70 T6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Saab will be on the list if they offer a decently powerful AWD wagon/hatch with AWD and a manual transmission. I am very scared I won't be able to replace the LGT with a similar vehicle when the time comes, a booo... -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 spy pics of the 9-3 convertible http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/21/spied-2008-saab-9-3-convertible-facelift/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I heard they're going to mount the ignition switch under the sunroof, next to the sunglasses holder this time. Power windows will be accessed through the glovebox tray, and the shifter will be mounted on the driver-side door. Angry rooster-like griffons will still adorn the outer badging, and the cars will continue to sport turbocharged engines--while no accurate horsepower measurements or performance numbers will be available to quote any prospective buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrok Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 ^ i'd buy one, only if they had all of those options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I heard they're going to mount the ignition switch under the sunroof, next to the sunglasses holder this time. Power windows will be accessed through the glovebox tray, and the shifter will be mounted on the driver-side door. Angry rooster-like griffons will still adorn the outer badging, and the cars will continue to sport turbocharged engines--while no accurate horsepower measurements or performance numbers will be available to quote any prospective buyers. Don't forget they are also going to start using two stroke motors again, with the purchase of the car you get a mixing station to take gasoline and mix it with two stroke oil in large quantities. Also the windshield wipers will be mounted on the A-pillars, and the control stalk for them will be placed on the back side of the front bumper in between the radiator and the bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Saabs and Ikea furniture... I have visions of buying an entire Saab automobile that comes in a 1 foot by 2 foot box. All you need is Elmers glue and two allen wrenches to put it together. The bonus is that the glue and the wrenches come in the kit!!!! How many people would put thaty mofo together inside and have a heck of a time trying to get it out of their house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted April 24, 2007 Author Share Posted April 24, 2007 New photos: It's coming: http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/08Saab9-3front.jpg http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/089-3close.jpg http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/93face_front_stor_cr.jpg http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/93face_bak_stor_cr.jpg http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/93face_sida_stor_cr.jpg Other things mentioned: The Black Turbo project is a definite starter with a predicted rating in the order of 300 to 325 horsepower. Still no definite word as far as I know about whether or not Black Turbo is an actual model name, or just an internal one. Personally, I hope they call it a Viggen. The production timetable for the next few years is told to me as follows: 1.) 2008 9-3 - Summer 2007 - No surprise 2.) 2008 9-3 AWD - Late Fall 2007 3.) Black Turbo - Early Spring 2008 4.) 20" Wheels - 9-7X -2008 model year 5.) Late Summer/Early Fall 2008 - 9-4X 6.) And sadly - 9-5 Early Spring 2009 7.) Wild Cards - 2010-2011 sub 9-3 range , Hybrid 9-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 The wagon looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted April 24, 2007 Author Share Posted April 24, 2007 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/MY089-3SC1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47ka Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Saab 9-5 Aero had a quicker 50-70 passing than a 911 turbo, based on Top Gear's road test. Just food for thought. I miss ours, despite all the crap that went wrong on it. I hope they don't go RWD - GM's already done quite a number on them. Besides, RWD doesn't make sense for winter climates, snow tires or not. Ours was rock solid in the D.C. area ice storms - never slid or anything. Only issue was when the tires got encased in ice and frozen to the ground...then 2WD required us to break out the pickaxe. I don't like the chrome strip. In any case next year the new one should come out. Hopefully it'll cue from this, although the rear needs to be reworked: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/202223/the_futures_orange_for_new_saab_95.html I like this one as well since the "one grill" design is more subtle: http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:-2tnOd2qUMsJ:www.carmagazine.co.uk/secret_new_car.php%3Fsid%3D264%26page%3D1+car+magazine+saab+9-5&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I like the sweeping details on the front. Overhang is way long, though. not a big fan of the C-pillar shape on the wagon, or the clear tail lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 yea the wagon looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 All I know is that Subaru at least around here has the same amount of respect that Lexus or Acura has. (My friend that works at Lexus said his co workers sweat my car like crazy) Personally I hold Lexus in higher esteem than Acura. And Acura's been around longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Saab 9-5 Aero had a quicker 50-70 passing than a 911 turbo, based on Top Gear's road test. Just food for thought. These tests are absolutely pointless. Cause they stick the car in its highest gear and then romp the pedal. If they allowed the car to downshift the sabb would be eating porsche exhaust. It has to be one of the most misleading automotive tests ever devised. I really hope the 9-3 is not based on the GM epsilon chasis like the current one is... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k5pyUMFI_4]YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.[/ame] EDIT: oh noes... it actually will be... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Epsilon_platform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47ka Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 The Top Gear SAAB 9-5 Aero test: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDLS57tssQU]YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.[/ame] Gotta love the Swedish pop. The 40-70 test was done in second gear (if we can believe Clarkson). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I almost bought a 9-3 Viggen a few years ago. Awesome looking, the lines were classic Saab and a nice bit of power...but the FWD torque steer about pulled me into a tree. I returned to the lot and thanked the dealer for his time...which sucked because I loved its looks. When I got frustrated in trying to by my Leggy wagon I had an appointment set up to go test drive the Sportcombi (9-3 wagon) but my dealer found my car before I had time to go drive it. I have a feeling the new 9-3 wagon (maybe a Viggen?!?) will be on my short list when its time to get rid of my wagon RWD or AWD and those looks and no Legacy wagon option still I see my driveway's future...that looks great! My vB Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHonu Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Aside from the tailights, I'm liking that wagon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neelnug Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I believe the key is placed in the center console for safety reasons. Your leg and knee can get pretty beat up slamming into a keychain at 60mph. (At least thats what I remember reading) I used to like SAABs back when they were fresh and unique. The current lineup offers nothing above the competition. Cheap weird interiors, no technology, midpack performance and they aren't even a good deal. The 9-7 is a joke but seems less dated then the rest of the lineup. At least they make good seats.... Volvo is slipping in this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47ka Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I believe the key is placed in the center console for safety reasons. Your leg and knee can get pretty beat up slamming into a keychain at 60mph. (At least thats what I remember reading) I used to like SAABs back when they were fresh and unique. The current lineup offers nothing above the competition. Cheap weird interiors, no technology, midpack performance and they aren't even a good deal. The 9-7 is a joke but seems less dated then the rest of the lineup. At least they make good seats.... Volvo is slipping in this area. Regarding the key...what you have said is correct. Additionally, placing the key structure in the console allows for extra reinforcement of the cylinder, which supposedly makes SAABs very difficult to hotwire. Hopefully the redesigns will address your concerns. I'm personally not a fan of the refreshed 9-5 - I think the previous two versions looked vastly better both inside and out. I just hope the redesign will keep the cupholder and the orange and green lighting scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 First full pic of the 2008 Saab 9-3: http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/snaab2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 More Convertible Pics: http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/Saab9-3MY08wild1.jpg http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/Saab9-3MY08wild3.jpg http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/Saab9-3MY08wild5-thumb.jpg http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-3/Saab9-3MY08wild4.jpg Source: http://www.trollhattansaab.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47ka Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Oh dear God why....such a fall in design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 cripes... how high is the trunk lid on that thing??? can you see over it when you stand behind the car? I think the wedge shape thing only suits certain cars. seems like most are going nuts, and the tail is 5 feet off the ground. you need those parking sensors so not to back over small trees and trash dumpsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2007/3-2008-SAAB-93.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2007/1-2008-SAAB-93.jpg Source: Trollhattan Saab . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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