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Gas by trickydick
Jun 18, 2007 (11:29 am)
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Does the 2.0t require premium (93 or higher) octane fuel or is 89 octane OK? I assume 87 octane is not recommended, but let me know if I'm incorrect. Thanks.
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Saab has the most passionate and loyal group of owners by autoedu
Jun 18, 2007 (11:07 pm)
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Something about driving a Saab that generates passion, excitement the world over, and the most loyal group of owners and enthusiasts unseen for any other car or brand...
 
Below is an article that speaks of the Saab Family.
 
"...Meanwhile, Chip Lamb had gotten the word out, and over the next several hours I received several phone calls from Saab enthusiasts in England who wanted to know how they could help. This was amazingly gratifying. Here we were, two Americans half a world away from home, driving a 34 year-old Swedish car across England to compete in the world's toughest old car rally. Yet, when trouble struck, we suddenly had several options open to us from people whose only common bond was their affection for the charismatic little cars. For a time several years ago, it seemed Saab wanted to distance itself from its history and its heritage. But we were seeing a kind of loyalty and enthusiasm that no amount of advertising or brand management could bring about. By driving my old Saab on this event, we had joined a family, one whose members have a kind of pure, triple-distilled enthusiasm for the cars from Trollhattan..."
 
Full Story
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25th Annual Saab Owners Convention by autoedu
Jun 18, 2007 (11:35 pm)
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Own a Saab, want to meet fellow enthusiasts?
 
Detroit - ...Saab owners and enthusiasts from all over North America and beyond will gather in Michigan this year, celebrating the passion for their cars and the Saab brand. The Saab Club of North America has announced August 23-26, 2007 as the dates for the event, and registration is now open.
 
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Welcome to the Saab family indeed!
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Re: Gas [trickydick] by gormerod
Jun 20, 2007 (3:55 am)
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Replying to: trickydick (Jun 18, 2007 11:29 am)

Using 89 octane fuel in the 2.0T works fine - that's what I use with no problems. The dealer told me you can also use 87 octane, but the engine will emit knocks and pings. The dealer said the knocks and pings are harmless, but I would rather avoid it.
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Re: Gas [gormerod] by dhanley
Jun 20, 2007 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: gormerod (Jun 20, 2007 3:55 am)

http://www.genuinesaab.com/psi/files/octane.htm
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Re: Gas [gormerod] by 530ir1150r
Jun 22, 2007 (4:42 am)
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Replying to: gormerod (Jun 20, 2007 3:55 am)

Knocks and pings are not harmless over periods of time. One tank will not ruin your engine, continuous use of low octane gas will. Ours pings on 89, but convertibles are heavier. Use 93 octane, the additional cost is cheaper than depreciation and maintenance.
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Re: Gas [530ir1150r] by trickydick
Jun 22, 2007 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: 530ir1150r (Jun 22, 2007 4:42 am)

But for a lease I really don't care too much about depreciation and maintenance. I'm much more concerned about day-to-day costs and how well the vehicle performs.
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Re: Gas [trickydick] by 530ir1150r
Jun 22, 2007 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: trickydick (Jun 22, 2007 6:43 am)

What I meant was the cost is next to nothing compared to the other costs of ownership. Also, if it pings at all the engine computer is retarding timing which affects performance.
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Re: My Saab dealer experience [gbv] by gbv
Jun 24, 2007 (7:03 pm)
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Replying to: gbv (Jun 13, 2007 5:03 pm)

Done -
I gave up trying to help the dealer help me. I drove a couple hundred kilometers away and picked up a 2007 Aero SportCombi (6sp M) from a different dealer. It was a demonstrator with 4600 km. Got it for less than the anniversary edition was going to cost me.
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Re: My Saab dealer experience [gbv] by jimmyf
Jun 25, 2007 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: gbv (Jun 24, 2007 7:03 pm)

What are your early impressions of the 2007 Aero SpoertCombi? Any surprises, positive or negative? Does it meet, exceed your expectations? Thanks!

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