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Re: Too bad [jchan2] by buddhabman
May 04, 2005 (3:42 pm)
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Replying to: jchan2 (May 02, 2005 3:09 pm)

The recent article talking about the pre-orders is great news for Saab. On the Saab Central site the talk has been turning around from dismayedl, I hate it, it's not Saab-Like talk , to "Ok it's pretty good loking" and " It Hauls" Apparanlty there are a few on the road in the Michagan area for GM employees. From the recent postings the reviews have been pretty good. One thing GM can do if they focus on it, is create good handling cars and fun driving dynamics. From the inital reports it seems they have got the road handling dynamics ironed out. I don't think SAAB intended this for off road. use. This is strictly a all weather, up to the snow board hill, grocery getting, kid hauler.
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2006 by bigdaddycoats
May 12, 2005 (5:22 pm)
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will get -
 
displacement on demand for the 5.3
 
stabilitrak
 
DVD nav
 
3 new colors - red, white, graphite gray
 
290 hp for I-6
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3 New Colors by jchan2
May 14, 2005 (7:51 am)
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That's good news. They can only sell Blue, Silver and Black 9-7Xs for so long...
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Took a ride in a 9-7x by bigd06
May 17, 2005 (12:42 pm)
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My dealer (Saab Austin) got one in from the factory last week and my wife and I went for a ride in it. We couldn't drive it, because the dealership didn't own it.
 
First impressions:
The exterior is very attractive, even though it still resembles an Envoy. Like the front grille and the chrome/silver rails on the roof. The engine did not sound like a Saab at all, but it had a nice "rumble". The interior is where my disappointment really began. Nice seats, but that was about it. The interior did not give me the "European" feel that I was hoping for, like a Cayenne or X5. But what can you expect when they didn't build this one from the ground up?
 
The ride was very nice and stable. The engine was powerful and seemed pretty quiet. I just don't know if it's worth 40k for a re-badged vehicle that sells for much less under different names. I love the service I get from my dealer, so after I actually drive one I may have a different impression.
 
In my garage:
2003 9-3 convertible
2004 9-5 Aero
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OK, I give up by stag1203
Jun 09, 2005 (7:06 am)
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I posted here awhile back about the SAAB 9-7x and my desire to get one. Well after doing some research and finally seeing some on the dealer lots I went in, checkbook in hand and ready to take advantage of the Employee discount program.
 
Went to the local dealer - the only one that is convenient (i.e. within about 25 miles) They had a black Linear, a silver linear and a silver arc. OK, the little lady likes the black one and we go in to talk, where it went downhill from there...
 
The sales people were so ill informed, not only of the product, but of financing options (I lease, but in NY it is called SmartBuy, basically the same thing) The first salesman knew nothing about it, he handed me off to another guy to help me when I started drilling him with questions that he couldn't answer. The 2nd guy was better, but basically couldn't be bothered. They gave me a no money down monthly payment of $573!! Now I know, there are various issues with new models not getting the same discounts as existing ones, etc...but sheesh, that was a bit out of control. I had previously stopped at a Caddy dealer and he gave me the same deal on an V6 AWD SRX but for $410 month.
 
He let me check out the vehicle which I did and my impressions are that the interior is better designed then its siblings, seats are nice, instrument panel design is nice but the material seemed kind of cheap looking. I like the key between the seats in SAAB tradition.
 
Bottom line, I need to find a different SAAB dealer, 9-7x is still not in my driveway.
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review by bigdaddycoats
Jun 13, 2005 (5:05 am)
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from car connection -
 
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehicle_Reviews/SUVs_Wagons/2006_Saab_9-7X.S181.A8762.html-
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review by bigdaddycoats
Jun 22, 2005 (6:02 am)
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from the Detroit News -
 
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosconsumer/0506/22/G01-223533.htm
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from us - First Drive: 2006 Saab 9-7X by steve_ HOST
Jun 23, 2005 (3:32 pm)
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We Check the ID (and Id) of Saab's First Ever SUV (Inside Line)
 
Steve, Host
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Mistakes in video by saaboy
Jun 23, 2005 (9:27 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jun 23, 2005 3:32 pm)

I just watched the video provided in the Edmunds article on the 9-7X. Lol, I noticed 2 mistakes during it, hehe, 1: the narrator refers to the linears engine as a V6 instead of an inline or straight 6. 2: When comparing both engines HP and torque numbers, he says the Arc has 300 HP, then goes on to say that in torque, the V8 has "330 hp". I just thought I'd share that with you guys. Otherwise I liked the article. Did anyone else notice anything?
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Re: Mistakes in video [saaboy] by steve_ HOST
Jun 23, 2005 (10:20 pm)
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Replying to: saaboy (Jun 23, 2005 9:27 pm)

Please use the Contact us form for errors. Thanks!
 
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