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25th Annual Saab Owners Convention
by autoedu
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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.
Click here for More Info
Welcome to the Saab family indeed!
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Re: Gas [trickydick]
by gormerod
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Re: My Saab dealer experience [jimmyf]
by saablcp
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Jun 26, 2007 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: jimmyf (Jun 25, 2007 3:16 pm)
Early impressions of the '07..which has been on sale since last Sept.? Did you mean the'08 which will be released for sale stateside in Aug.?
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Re: My Saab dealer experience [saablcp]
by jimmyf
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Jun 26, 2007 (4:28 pm)
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Replying to: saablcp (Jun 26, 2007 8:44 am)
sorry, I was asking gbv concerning the 2007 Aero SportCombi (6sp M) he mentioned, but please --sure, your impressions of the '08 to be released in August? My own impression is that it's a good step forward (in terms of overall quality) and for Saab, experiencing declining sales, it must succeed in the market. I'm wondering what one would comparison shop it against? I'm considering the new Pontiac G8 because I'm looking for style, performance,comfort, reliability. My '95 Bonneville SSEi has been an outstanding car in relability and performance, though it's not so comfortable anymore. Saab seems to have a good reputation for comfort and safety, I'm not sure sure about long-term reliability, however. Still, I'm very interested in the (XWD) Saab soon to be released.
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