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Replying to: gbv (Jun 24, 2007 7:03 pm)
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Replying to: jimmyf (Jun 25, 2007 3:16 pm)
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Replying to: saablcp (Jun 26, 2007 8:44 am) |
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The 08 looks nice. There is also rumor that Saab is developing a super high performance 93 V6, 320+hp, XWD called Black Turbo to directly competes with BMW M-series and Mercedes AMG. With all their marketing effort that Saab are born from Jets, a Black Turbo (Viggen) project is a strong step toward that direction. http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/06/black_turbo_sni.html 
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"When Jay’s high school buddy Fred first introduced him to the unusual sensation of freewheeling in a two-stroke Saab - like riding a bicycle down a hill with your feet off the pedals - Jay was hooked. Forty years later, he woke up in the middle of the night and decided to go in search of his own freewheeler, this 1958 93B..." http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/ |
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I have a 2006 2.0LT with a 5sp manual transmision and the only time the egine knocks is when I make a mistake and shift into a higher gear when I should not have. I live in CT and have the 10% ethanol gas. If you want to run on 87 then you need to stick wth 87 don't switch grades let the engine computer adjust. The 2.0L engine in these cars has a 6 QT crank case; they are built to run! If your engine knocks then either your gas is bad; or your are driving the car like a V6 and you need to adjust your driving to "rev it" and drive it like a turbo 4. |
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Replying to: autoedu (Jun 27, 2007 10:46 pm) The updated 9-3 is slated to be released later this year, I think? |
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I have a 2006 2.0LT with a 5sp manual transmision and the only time the egine knocks is when I make a mistake and shift into a higher gear when I should not have. I live in CT and have the 10% ethanol gas. If you want to run on 87 then you need to stick wth 87 don't switch grades let the engine computer adjust. The 2.0L engine in these cars has a 6 QT crank case; they are built to run! If your engine knocks then either your gas is bad; or your are driving the car like a V6 and you need to adjust your driving to "rev it" and drive it like a turbo 4. |
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I got my Saab 9-3 last October as my first car. I had been in love with its sharp, updated looks and sporty stance ever since it hit dealer lots in 2002 for the 2003 model year. I think it is a beautiful car, and it was one of very few cars on my list when I went looking to buy. It wasn't until I got into the "cockpit" on that overcast October day that I truly knew how much I loved it though. It's a smart and powerful little car (I have the 2.0T) with a lot of luxury features for a car in its pricing range. Problems have been very limited. It was a used car when I got it, but all I've had to do was get the headlamps replaced. Two days ago, I got in an accident (my first), and thanks to the powerful braking, I ended up with only a dented license plate. I'm glad that Saab put the front license plate frame so far forward. My car has been dependable, a very valuable trait for a used car. I think that I will continue to buy Saabs in the future, and am currently talking my parents into getting the new 9-5. I just felt like giving my 2 cents, so there you go. 
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Another SAAB NETwork website said the XWD 9-3 will not come to US until 2008 Spring (280hp). The system can send 100% power to the front or rear as needed. With XWD, the 9-3 Black seems to be a good idea (like the MB Black). Hopefully, Saab can get more sales. I am surprised Saab didn't put the new V6 into the 9-5. I think the 9-5 really needs a V6...
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