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344 messages, Last post on Jun 22, 2009 at 3:02 PM
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Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Saab 9-7X production to end (Straightline) 
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 06, 2008 9:18 am)
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Replying to: stmss (Oct 06, 2008 11:57 am) 
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I am looking into to buying a 2006 Saab 9-7X and wanted to get some feedback about vehicle. 1. How is the reliability of the vehicle? I have not found any reliability information for the 9-7X after about 20,000 miles. 2. Will a GM dealership work on the vehicle or must you take to a Saab dealer. 3. Is this vehicle even worth purchasing since I was reading the company is filling for bankruptcy protection and GM is finding a way to cut them loose. 4. Finally does anybody still own the 9-7X from a purchase in 05' or 06? If you still own, what has been your experience?
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| I just learned a tough lesson on impulse buying. The dealer knocked $17 grand off the sticker of a 9-7x and ate 4 months of my lease trade in. Within the first few miles I found the vehicle shakes and flexes over bumps and uneven pavement. The front end has the feeling of cowl shake, that side to side jiggle feeling which is also felt in the steering wheel. I can only compare the feeling to that of a cheap Plymouth convertable I used to own. A local Saab dealer checked it and said everything seems fine. I can put up with the whinny rear-end noise or the transmission that can't decide what gear it should be in. But that side to side jiggle angers me more with each bump in the road. Is anyone else feeling this or is there something wrong with mine alone? | |
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Replying to: jjr6 (Apr 16, 2009 6:49 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 16, 2009 7:51 am)
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Replying to: jjr6 (Apr 22, 2009 10:27 pm) Oh, you could ask to test drive another one like yours and see if it wallows or not. Maybe that would convince the service writer to take another look. And one more thing - try an Advanced Search here for "TrailBlazer shake" or similar under Search Forums on the right, and tell the search to look in SUVs. There's not that many posts that look like they could be related to your problem, but there are a few (sway bar problems, etc.). Since the platforms are similar, maybe one of those posts will trigger something. |
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Replying to: jjr6 (Apr 16, 2009 6:49 am) As far as gear selection, my 5.3 is okay. The only thing I don't like is the kickdown when accelerating. I have 35000 km on my 08 and the only problem I had was with the thump problem in the rear differential which is a common problem and fixed under warranty. Other than that it has been solid. |
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Replying to: cmcbrayer (Feb 22, 2009 9:16 pm) I have a 2006 and my biggest issue with this car is the wind noise. It's so loud that I when hubby and I ride in the car we're practically screaming at each other. There are few things that I do like about the car, the seating comfort and the way it corners (boy does it corner!) and I love the kick it has when you need it, but the road noise, wind noise and the crappy tires that came with this "luxury" vehicle, BIG disapointment... We're are just waiting for the lease to finish on this car and we'll be back at the Audi dealer in a flash!
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