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#226 of 346 SAAB Seats and More by bcool Feb 27, 2005 (10:36 pm)
The SAAB seats are sturdy, soft, comfortable and with the ASARS (active head restraint system)they've been some of the best seats on the market. Plus there are significant SAAB ergonomic design and safety features in all of their historical vehicles. The SAAB ACC system as also a great feature which would benefit any vehicle out there.   In reviewing the 9-7x, I noted that none of these things have been engineered into it. The Chevy TB needs a lot of work to compete with the X-90, X5, Merc, and VW whatever. I wonder what everyone would have thought if Volvo had created the X-90 by rebadging a Ford Explorer? Hee Hee Hee...BARF. Is SAAB selling out or what? Replies to this message: j umberger (Mar 21, 2005 2:11 pm)
#227 of 346 SAAB by jchan2 Feb 28, 2005 (2:32 pm)
has a lot less money to invest in new products than Volvo, that much I think all of us know.
#228 of 346 Re: SAAB Seats and More [bcool] by j umberger Mar 21, 2005 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: bcool (Feb 27, 2005 10:36 pm) the seats were the first thing I looked at - I agree with you, I always loved my Saab seats for safety, comfort and progressive engineering. The 9-7X has GM seats. Sadly, Saab has already sold out...
#229 of 346 Detroit area by bigdaddycoats Mar 26, 2005 (8:45 am)
A friend of mine told me that the Saab dealer in Troy has one on display inside the dealership. Not available for test drives though.   He was there last week working on a training video for Saab sales people and got to drive a Linear model to the studio and back. He seemed to like it a lot. Said it drove really smooth and had adequate pick up with the 6. Liked the stereo as well.
#230 of 346 saw one by bigdaddycoats Apr 18, 2005 (9:59 am)
Saw a black one with the 4.2 at Home Depot yesterday. Of all of the variants on this platform, the 9-7x really looks the best. Clean lines and lower stance with bigger wheels and rims give it a "sporty" look.   Of course it should be the best since it is the most expensive.
#231 of 346 No NAV? by rcf8000 Apr 18, 2005 (12:30 pm)
It appears that a nav system isn't available on the 9-7X, which is extremely puzzling since the TrailBlazer offers it.
#232 of 346 Spoke to a dealer yesterday by stag1203 Apr 26, 2005 (7:27 am)
Hey, newbie here, but I just wanted to add that I spoke to a dealer here (NYC area)and they expected models to arrive by the end of the month.   According to the information we went over, the suspension is lowered an inch, bushings shock valving all revised for better handling and sportier ride. The steering rack also has quicker ratio steering.   The only options he said available are a sunroof or a DVD player - can't have both. XM Satellite ready radio comes standard. Interior looks very Saab like from the pics he showed me - ignition in the console, fold out cup holder in the dash similar to the 9-5 - and in my opinion, the nicest rendition of the center stack (radio & HVAC) of all the Trailblazer variants. The only downside is color selection - silver, black or medium blue.   I am seriously considering this vehicle...drove a Trailblazer and a Rainier, while nice trucks, not that plush. I have been shopping around looking at the Tourag, XC90, MDX and while nice vehicles all, they are certainly quite pricey once you equip them similar to the Saab. Also, all 9-7x come with free scheduled maintenance which is a good deal.   We'll see. I'll update you after I drive one. Replies to this message: jchan2 (Apr 26, 2005 6:09 pm)
#233 of 346 Re: Spoke to a dealer yesterday [stag1203] by jchan2 Apr 26, 2005 (6:09 pm)
Replying to: stag1203 (Apr 26, 2005 7:27 am) Have you tried the Lexus RX330? Very plush, if that's what you're looking for. But, discounts should be everywhere on the Saab since it seems like few people are going to be buying it.   Personally, I'd choose either the XC90 or the RX330. The 9-7X doesn't even come close. GM has tried hard to hide the TrailBlazer roots of the 9-7X, but the TrailBlazer is a Body On Frame SUV versus the RX330's Car Based Platform. If you want a plush ride, the RX330 is your kind of SUV.   If prestige doesn't matter, I'd try the RX330's cousin- the Toyota Highlander, which costs less, is roomier and has an optional third row of seats.
#234 of 346 Volvo - Lexus - meh by stag1203 Apr 27, 2005 (7:43 am)
Drove the RX330..nice vehicle, but, the styling, I don;t know, I just don't like it. The XC90, while no doubt a quality product, just doesn't do it for me. I don't know why, I just am a little ambivelent about it.   I don't know why I have this thing for the 9-7x, I like the styling, logic tells me it is a glorified Trailblazer (not necessarily a bad thing - the TB has good points), it is fairly priced.   Maybe it is the American mechanicals - after paying through the nose for repairs on two prior Mercedes and dealing with the dealer arrogance, the fact that the Saab guy took the time to chat and go through his materials with me meant something. Replies to this message: jchan2 (Apr 27, 2005 3:37 pm)

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