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#296 of 346 Re: no one here [stmss] by jchan2 Jan 06, 2006 (9:22 pm)
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? Replies to this message: ynotny (Jul 08, 2006 8:02 am)
#297 of 346 9-7X by jeffw4 Jan 09, 2006 (11:03 am)
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. Replies to this message: jchan2 (Jan 09, 2006 3:18 pm) stmss (Jan 10, 2006 11:07 am) peacefrog (Feb 13, 2006 1:16 pm)
#298 of 346 Re: 9-7X [jeffw4] by jchan2 Jan 09, 2006 (3:18 pm)
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.
#299 of 346 Re: 9-7X [jeffw4] by stmss Jan 10, 2006 (11:07 am)
Replying to: jeffw4 (Jan 09, 2006 11:03 am) You can get "analysis paralysis" buying cars. It still is a "gut" purchase for me and Saabs have treated us well. How true. Sometimes you just need to drive the car and if it fits your needs and feels right - go for it.
#300 of 346 2006 9-7X 4.2 v.s. 5.3 by reservecab Feb 10, 2006 (4:04 pm)
I am about to lease a 9-7X for my wife. Any advice on whether I should get her the 4.2 or 5.3? The V8's payment will cost me $20 a month more, which isnt much, but will we waste more money on gas driving the 5.3? I would get the 4.2, but I can't stand looking at the 4.2's wheels and think the 5.3 wheels are really cool...not to mention we get the xenons with the 5.3. Any input would be great. Replies to this message: jchan2 (Feb 10, 2006 5:21 pm) reservecab (Feb 11, 2006 1:38 pm) jchan2 (Feb 11, 2006 4:18 pm) peacefrog (Feb 13, 2006 1:24 pm)
#301 of 346 Re: 2006 9-7X 4.2 v.s. 5.3 [reservecab] by jchan2 Feb 10, 2006 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: reservecab (Feb 10, 2006 4:04 pm) I would ask myself if those nicer wheels are really worth sacrificing in terms of mileage on the 5.3. And does anybody really need a 5.3 in a Saab? Replies to this message: reservecab (Feb 11, 2006 1:38 pm) jchan2 (Feb 11, 2006 4:18 pm)
#302 of 346 Re: 2006 9-7X 4.2 v.s. 5.3 [jchan2] by reservecab Feb 11, 2006 (1:38 pm)
Replying to: jchan2 (Feb 10, 2006 5:21 pm) Apparently, the gas mileage are almost the same for these 2 models. Anyone have the V8 and opinions? Replies to this message: jchan2 (Feb 11, 2006 4:18 pm)
#303 of 346 Re: 2006 9-7X 4.2 v.s. 5.3 [reservecab] by jchan2 Feb 11, 2006 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: reservecab (Feb 11, 2006 1:38 pm) If the gas mileage is so close I'd probably just get the 5.3 for the extra power
#304 of 346 Re: 9-7x vs 9-2X warning [ynotny] by stlcarguy Feb 12, 2006 (11:34 am)
Replying to: ynotny (Dec 29, 2005 8:04 am) First off, sorry you've had so much unhappiness with your 9-7x. Quite Frankly though, most of what you had to complain about (atleast in the first 70% of your post) could have been determined before you signed on the dotted line. As far as "all the recalls and problems" could you get more specific? I've been trying to talk my wife into a 9-7 and would like to know what EXAXRLY your referring to. I was kind of shocked considering the basis for this truck is several years old. All the door and hatch seals are standard GM from the Envoy/Trailblazer/Rainier, so it simply CAN'T be the model across the board that has that leak issue. Good Luck with your issues! Replies to this message: ynotny (Jul 08, 2006 8:45 am)
#305 of 346 Re: 9-7X [jeffw4] by peacefrog Feb 13, 2006 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: jeffw4 (Jan 09, 2006 11:03 am) I purchased a 2006 9-7x in December. I just picked it up after being in the shop for 3 weeks. Apparently, GM Quality has been having issues with Axle Seals on the Envoy and Trailblazer platform and it took Saab Dealer (not used to dealing with GM supply chain) weeks to figure out how to deal with problem. Car is nice to drive, but the marriage of GM and Saab is not a good one...Get this issue checked out. Process has soured my appeal for the brand...Much like Molson sticks to Beer, Saab should stick to sedans...

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