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#4848 of 8368 Re: Subie-based Saab [kmartin] by x5killer

Aug 03, 2005 (2:36 pm)

Replying to: kmartin (Aug 01, 2005 7:57 am)
Sorry its not happening. Those are all old articles if you look at the dates. The most up to date info is that Saab is using a certain Pontiac platform for the 9-6x. I never said they weren't originally planning on using the B9 which is what all your articles are assuming.
 
It wa a last minute change and they are no longer using the B9 Tribeca as the platform. Not because they didn't want to or it wasn't good enough but for some other trivial reasons having to do with m aking a diesel model or something for europe.
 
If you haven't noticed I think of this as a good thing as the B9 will stay original and there wont be any Saab version for the Saab fan boys to say "yeah and its so much nicer looking then the Subaru version as it doesn't have that awful front end"
 
just to update, it seems there is much confusion on teh Saab 9-6x. It seems to be have been on again off again a lot. Either way this may clear most of it up for now
 
    "Saab's 9-7x sport ute, built on the same platform as the chevrolet trailblazer, is set to go on sale this month. the body-on-frame mid-size 9-7x will be the only Saab SUV in showrooms for a couple of years until the swedish automaker's car-based unibody SUV, now dubbed the 9-5x, shows up in 2007. Some time back, word had it that the car-based sport ute would be called the 9-6x and would be based on Subaru's B9 Tribeca, but it seems the Japanese platform was dismissed because it would have required too many modifications to adapt a diesel engine necessary for Europe (the 9-7x will only be sold in the U.S.). Therefore, Saab will build the 9-5x on the GM Theta platform that underpins the Saturn Vue and Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac's upcoming Torrent, due this fall.
 
    "A four-cylinder turbo diesel engine will come from Italian maker VM Motori for use in the Saab, Opel, and Vauxhall versions of the SUV, although plans for importing the diesel to the States seem unlikely. Don't be surprised if the 9-5x is built in a Daewoo plant in Korea".

#4849 of 8368 Saabaru by c_hunter

Aug 03, 2005 (4:27 pm)

Those diesel rumors are old news -- newer articles I have seen say that is no longer an issue. I wish I remembered where I read the latest update (it was late July), but as far I have been keeping track of this, the Saab 9-6X is once again a "go" and will be based on the Tribeca.
 
Craig

#4850 of 8368 Saab story by jeffmc

Aug 03, 2005 (7:35 pm)

Host Steve posted this back in June, which states 9-6X is back on track after talk of not producing it. Does anyone have a link to anything newer than this?
 
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=105934
 
juice: it also says the interior will be the same and the H6 will be the same.

#4851 of 8368 Re: iPod Fix???? [chassol] by kmartin

Aug 03, 2005 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: chassol (Aug 03, 2005 9:26 am)
I have the TransPod. I've had it for nearly a year now. It's OK, but not great. Varies with FM reception, engine/electrical noise interference, etc.
 
iPods and Subarus deserve better
 
-Karen in AZ-

#4852 of 8368 Re: MPG at 2K [x5killer] by robotb9

Aug 03, 2005 (8:49 pm)

Replying to: x5killer (Aug 03, 2005 2:30 pm)
We just got back from a ~1600 mile trip to North Dakota (I call first Tribeca in Mohall, ND). Driving mostly freeway and 4-lane divided highway at 70-75mph, with driver, 2 passengers, and luggage, we got 22.5mpg on the way there, 22.8 on the way home. I haven't driven it around town enough to have a feel for what sort of city mileage I'll get.
 
A few impressions from the trip: I'm getting used to using the side mirrors a lot to compensate for the not-so-good rearward visibility, and that helps quite a bit. I find the fuel and temperature gauges hard to read in daytime, especially when I'm wearing sunglasses. And I agree with an earlier poster that steering effort is a bit light at highway speeds. But that's about it for the negatives. It's very pleasant to drive for long distances. I have yet to hear a squeak or rattle in 2000 miles. The air conditioning (it's 5 passenger Limited) is adequate to keep front and rear seat passengers comfortable, even with temperatures in the high 90s. The seats are very comfortable. The reclining rear seat was much appreciated by my father-in-law. We love the puddle lights -- don't buy one without 'em.

#4853 of 8368 Re: iPod Fix???? [kmartin] by b9driver

Aug 04, 2005 (4:36 am)

Replying to: kmartin (Aug 03, 2005 8:31 pm)
The folks at Icon TV who installed my 3 screen DVD system put in a wireless transmitter that is 100% solid and driving through 3 states has deleivered great sound. I plan to use it for Sat. Radio as well. They, among others, are working on a harness that will allow proper direct connection. In the meantime, the system sounds great and never drifts. In PA there's a station on the same Frequency and the wireless is still never compromised. They claim it has three times the power of any competing system. It's so powerful that I can wear the wireless headphones and walk well away from the car and STILL hear the movie.
In the end I will still want the direct connection because there's full frequency response.
 
Robert B
Blue 5 Pass. Limited
NY

#4854 of 8368 SAE by ateixeira

Aug 04, 2005 (6:02 am)

I wouldn't blame the SAE, if Acura was using special oil and removing accessories then their numbers were just optimistic.
 
I remember back in F1 that Ayrton Senna would qualify with just enough fuel to get across the finish line and run out. To meet weight restrictions he would even drive over gravel to add weight to meet the minimum weight requirements.
 
More recently with turbo boost exceeding limits, though they figured out a way to fool the device that measures it to read a little low.
 
They're pretty sneaky. Not that most race teams aren't.
 
SAE caught them cheating, basically.
 
-juice

#4855 of 8368 Saabaru by ateixeira

Aug 04, 2005 (6:07 am)

They've been back and forth so many times, who knows?
 
But yeah, after the diesel story we did hear reports that the Saabaru was back on track. They could change their minds again, but I believe SIA is preparing to build it.
 
There are pros and cons. Surely the Subaru one would be more costly to produce. If they use the Pontiac Torrent (Equinox/Vue) platform they could build it for the cost of a Forester. But I don't think Saab should be making cars that cheap, literally.
 
Mayberryguy - can you confirm that?
 
robotb9: you gotta share your driving tips, that mileage is great!
 
-juice

#4856 of 8368 Saabaru by mstinson

Aug 04, 2005 (8:22 am)

There is a story from July 18th about the 9-6X crossover still being planned for.
 
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=106481
 
"When will you publicly unveil the new 9-6X crossover based on the Subaru B9 Tribeca?
Not determined yet. Right now, we've made some requests from the folks helping us with the 9-6 about making sure we have the proper differentiation and the things that will make it uniquely Saab.
 
When is the earliest it could go on sale?
Probably spring of '06 — the earliest. Any later than spring puts you into the '07 model year."

#4857 of 8368 Re: SAE [ateixeira] by robr2

Aug 04, 2005 (9:38 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 04, 2005 6:02 am)
I wouldn't blame the SAE, if Acura was using special oil and removing accessories then their numbers were just optimistic.
 
Were they really cheating or just following rules that have been changed? How many other manufacturers did the same?

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