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from us - First Drive: 2006 Saab 9-7X
by steve_ HOST
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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
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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
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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!
Steve, Host
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I bought one
by corrine58
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Jun 24, 2005 (12:59 pm)
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I bought the first 9-7x sold in Orange County. To tell you the truth, I hate when I pull into my driveway, because that means I have to get out of it. It is the most comfortable and quiet vehicle I've ever owned. The sound system is wonderful... XM radio standard. It has every feature I could ever want.
It's black with 20-inch chrome wheels. The Arc model. I also got the GM family discount, which saved me thousands off a sticker that I didn't think could be discounted.
I only work about 7 miles from home, so haven't been able to get a 'real feel' for how it performs on a long trip, but it does everything I want it to.
I will write more next week, after i take out this weekend.
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GM Disguise--9-7x
by rceggl
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Jun 24, 2005 (4:12 pm)
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GM is trying to introduce another SUV by using the Saab name. Once GM goes into the full swing of controlling production of Saab vehicles, we will see the end of another solid vehicle at GM's hands. This company is totally out of control and it is so very, very sad. Leadership is totally absent.
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Re: GM Disguise--9-7x [rceggl]
by jchan2
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Jun 24, 2005 (8:17 pm)
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Replying to: rceggl (Jun 24, 2005 4:12 pm)
I think most of us agree.
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Re: GM Disguise--9-7x [jchan2]
by saaboy
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Jun 24, 2005 (10:00 pm)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jun 24, 2005 8:17 pm)
I think most of us, as well as other SAAB enthusiats have notived that But, come one. Have hope. I might be the most anti-GM-SAAB guy ever, but even after noticing what is going on, I manage not to break down crying (except for earlier in this post). We all know it's happening, now it's just a matter of picking the year of the least GM and most SAAB model. I'm thinking even the newer 9-5s are in pretty good shape compared to the 9-3 or the rebadged cars? What do you guys think?
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The 9-5 and 9-3
by jchan2
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Jun 25, 2005 (10:49 pm)
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I think are the best Saabs currently available for two reasons:
1) they're not rebadge jobs (they share platforms, sure, but they look very different from their counterparts)
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2) They're built in SWEDEN!
How can a Saab built in Japan or Moraine, Ohio, be a genuine Saab?
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Re: The 9-5 and 9-3 [jchan2]
by saaboy
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Jun 27, 2005 (8:38 pm)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jun 25, 2005 10:49 pm)
Well yes, I think most people agree that the 9-7[X] and 9-2[X] are not SAABs. But when it comes down to the 9-3 and 9-5, I think 9-3 is losing , even though I like the fact that the new V6 has 250 HP, 9-5 gets the same numbers with a smaller engine and even better. SAAB supposedly has designed an ethanol powered version of the 9-5 Wagon wit 300 horsepower! And I bet they could get more HP, but I highly doubt it will go into production. Anyway, look at the 9-3. All the new features that a 9-5 should have, but doesn't. Reaxs, aluminum block and heads instead of cast iron on the 9-5 (not that aluminum is neceserily better) and other things such as bluetooth even? GM is OBVIOUSLY pushing the 9-3. Which means they want to make it more appealing more price-wise. Which means more shared parts. Which also means less money spent on making the car a good-quality-reliable-real SAAB.
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