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Re: no one here [steve_]
by jchan2
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Dec 18, 2005 (2:02 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 18, 2005 10:51 am)
Perhaps it and the 9-2X will be collectables someday... The only Saabs that looked SO much like thier counterparts.
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Re: 9-7x vs 9-2X warning [buddhabman]
by ynotny
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Dec 29, 2005 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: buddhabman (Dec 17, 2003 2:33 pm)
I bought my Saab after waiting for a year and passing on the Jeep GC (which I could have gotten at dealer price). I THOUGHT it would be a GREAT CAR. WAS I wrong!. This car has been a bomb from the beginning. First my father was the project engineer on the F-14 from it's inception So much for born from aircraft engineers.. he hates it. you should hear his comments. I bought it for it's supposed sportiness, but I can get my 77 merc 280 sl convert to 80 without a glance and feel safe. This thing can barely hit 65 without me feeling like I'm pushing a tank...and all at an ave. 11.5 a gallon.. oh and 14.3mpg on a long haul hwy drive. FORGET the cargo space of 80 cubic INCHES which is another reason I bought it... it doesn't even fold down flat and the headrests are in the way. and that extra cup holder must have been designed by the the son of the owner or head designer because no competent designer would have allowed it. Mine broke in 48 hours. And there is NO room for anything like change or a large cup in the cup holder when the car is in park. In fact there is NO flat surface anywhere for change or glasses or your phone or well.... anything... do not try to work from this car... no place for your computer. And folks check with the dealer on a regular basis. He MIGHT tell you of all the recalls and problems, because this is the eqivilant of Bill Gate's version of a new version of Window's and then waiting to see what patches will be necessary and so far there have been many including finding my car swamped after a particularly heavy rain...with the rain on the INSIDE, which no one at SAAB said was possible until the dealer received a fax saying... OH BY THE WAY..... and there were more....yup...Bomb....and no way to get out of it..I can't afford to loose the money by trading it in so soon, so I am STUCK....I didn't wasn't to post this to let any potential sucker I might want to sell it to to know what a bomb he would be inheriting but hey the truth is the truth, so I am warning any potential buyers to BEWARE. I hate this car...my jaguar was a dream car compared to this THING.. and don't get me started on the dealership!
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Re: 9-7x vs 9-2X warning [ynotny]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 29, 2005 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: ynotny (Dec 29, 2005 8:04 am)
Bummer. You can be the first to rate this vehicle, if you want to warn those who don't visit the forums. The link is at the top of the posts.
Hope next year is a better one for you and the 9-7x.
Steve, Host
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Re: 9-7x vs 9-2X warning [ynotny]
by jchan2
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Dec 31, 2005 (8:01 pm)
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Replying to: ynotny (Dec 29, 2005 8:04 am)
Bummer. Perhaps your car is a lemon and that you might try pursuing a buyback from GM through Lemon Law.
Keep in mind this isn't a real Saab and that it is assembled with it's GMT360 counterparts in Moraine, Ohio.
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Re: no one here [jchan2]
by stmss
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Jan 04, 2006 (11:46 am)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Dec 18, 2005 2:02 pm)
Maybe. But like many collectables, will need to go through heavy depreciation first.
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- #294 of 346
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Re: no one here [stmss]
by jchan2
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Jan 04, 2006 (2:44 pm)
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Replying to: stmss (Jan 04, 2006 11:46 am)
True. But if you can take the hit short term in return for the pride of having a rare automobile in the long term, it may be worth it. (or if you have lots of cash to dispose of and want to get something)
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- #295 of 346
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Re: no one here [jchan2]
by stmss
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Jan 05, 2006 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jan 04, 2006 2:44 pm)
Sure. If the car is working for you why sell if you are taking a big hit. Might as well keep it and hope for the best.
I have this dilemma with my 9.5. Have three cars (plus 1 restoration project) and looking at getting rid of the 9.5 but the resale is so low might just polish it up park it in the garage and take it out on weekends - rather than give it away. My oldest boy is only 4 yrs from driving and what teenager wouldn't want to drive a Saab?
Will never be a collector car but might invoke some comments like 'Saab - what is that?'
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Re: no one here [stmss]
by jchan2
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Jan 06, 2006 (9:22 pm)
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Replying to: stmss (Jan 05, 2006 11:18 am)
Might as well. How much more per year would it cost to keep it running? Insurance, gasoline, and what depreciation is left. Sure beats selling it. At least now you'll have a backup car.
I'm keeping my Civic for the same reason. It's a backup. The cost of insuring it, gassing it up, and whatever depreciation is left doesn't cost much, so why not keep it?
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9-7X
by jeffw4
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Jan 09, 2006 (11:03 am)
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Just took delivery of a 2006 9-7X. I now have 3 Saabs at home (9-5 wagon, 9-3 and the 9-7X). I believe Saab owners are a breed apart. My first Saab, years ago, was a 900, followed by 2 9000's until my daughter's 9-3.
This is a given; they are quirky, have terrible resale value, are tough to maintain, but I absolutely love to drive them and have enjoyed every Saab.
The 9-7X, so far, is acceptable. I can sense that this is not a true Saab, better a GM clone, but it still manages the Saab feel. The other cars I drove in the class (XC-90, Toureg, and Jeep) where not as comfortable. The Jeep Commander, 7 passenger was a joke. Forget the last row, you couldn't sit in the second row!
You can get "analysis paralysis" buying cars. It still is a "gut" purchase for me and Saabs have treated us well.
As I rack up miles, I will update it's performance.
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- #298 of 346
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Re: 9-7X [jeffw4]
by jchan2
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Jan 09, 2006 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: jeffw4 (Jan 09, 2006 11:03 am)
I was disappointed with the Commander too this weekend when they displayed it at the mall for people to sample out. That second row is a joke, and getting to that 3rd row is awefully tough.
The Grand Cherokee they had on display felt roomier. Even the Pacifica they had on display (The dealer is a Chrysler-Jeep dealer) felt roomier.
Update us on your 9-7X as time passes.
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