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#2 of 27 roof rack option ? by svobodny88 Mar 06, 2004 (7:18 pm)
Does anyone know if the new 92-X will have an optional roof rack ? the photos from the show seem to show an aftermarket/Thule type of rack......would prefer one like is on the WRX wagon for carrying my kayak.
#3 of 27 Re: It's been a while [richwood] by saabarunian Aug 02, 2004 (2:39 pm)
New to this board and with a new 9-2x Aero. Just wondering if any 2x owners have any info yet on availability of gauges that fit well in the interior. The Sub WRX lists some gauges in their Performance Gauge pack option (turbo boost, volt, oil temp and gauge housing) and I was wondering if anyone knew where they go and if they might be a good possibility for the 9-2x that looked like they belonged there (as opposed to some poor attempt at an aftermarket add-on). Replies to this message: snaab1 (Aug 03, 2004 5:08 pm) rsholland (Aug 04, 2004 5:05 am)
#4 of 27 Re: It's been a while [saabarunian] by snaab1 Aug 03, 2004 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: saabarunian (Aug 02, 2004 2:39 pm) I test drove the Aero 5-speed the other day and the sales guy gave me a 9-2x accessories catalog with Saab aftermarket items. In it is a "Sports Gauge Pack" which is a 3-gauge cluster with turbo boost, voltage and oil temperature. Price is $735 plus $90 for the housing unit, and that does not include installation. Seems pricey to me, plus I can't really see where on the dash the thing would mount.   I think I remember seeing a post that said no center arm rest for the 9-2x even though you could get one as an option for the WRX. Well, there is one in the catalog. It is not the kind that bolts into the side of the drivers seat, but is more like a taller center console with padding on the top. Extra storage plus an arm rest for $119.   I think the best item in there is a short shift kit for $286. That's not a bad price compared to B&M short shifters. Try going to saabcatalog.com.   Oh, the test drive... I wasn't going to write about it because I am not sure if my dissatisfaction came from the 9-2x or the WRX on which it is based. I love the looks of the 9-2x (see my prior smarta** post) but just don't know if I can deal with no power until after 4000 rpm. The traditional Saab low end torque has spoiled me, plus my other turbo 4 (lightly-moded eclipse) explodes from 3000 on. The thing that I disliked the most was on the highway at 60-65mph in 5th gear, stand on the gas, and absolutely nothing happens. Even modest highway passing will always require a downshift. Also, the power delivery after 4000rpm seemed very non-linear up to 5500rpm (out of respect for its future owner, I did not subject the test car to its 7000rpm redline). The boost just seemed real jerky, not smooth. Does this sound like the typical power delivery of the WRX? Someone please tell me that my car just wasn't broken in.   There was no trying to disguise the true roots of the car, and I loved that - the rear seats had a clear plastic cover on them labeled "Subaru"! Steering, suspension and interior noise level were excellent.   The dealer also had a Car and Driver road test handout on the 9-2x, and it said 0-60 in 6.1 and the 1/4 in 14.7. Car and Driver's test of the WRX had 0-60 in 5.4. The 9-2x is only 164 more pounds than the 9-2x, so asside from test conditions, temperature and such, why would the 9-2x be so much slower? Did GM dink around with this car to make it slower??? Any thoughts on that??? Replies to this message: rsholland (Aug 04, 2004 5:05 am)
#5 of 27 Re: It's been a while [snaab1] by rsholland Aug 04, 2004 (5:05 am)
Replying to: snaab1 (Aug 03, 2004 5:08 pm) Even modest highway passing will always require a downshift. Also, the power delivery after 4000rpm seemed very non-linear up to 5500rpm (out of respect for its future owner, I did not subject the test car to its 7000rpm redline). The boost just seemed real jerky, not smooth. Does this sound like the typical power delivery of the WRX?   The WRX comes on strong from about 3000 rpm and up. Yes there is turbo lag below that, but your comment that power is only from 4000 rpm and up sounds very fishy.   Bob
#6 of 27 Re: A former GM employee .... [saaby92x] by wolftim May 12, 2005 (12:11 pm)
Last I checked they do offer the moonroof standalone. It costs about 1200 to have installed. Also the 17" rim/tire package costs about 1800. If you get GM employee discounts then it should be cheaper. Replies to this message: saaby92x (May 12, 2005 1:01 pm) wolftim (May 13, 2005 7:27 am)
#7 of 27 Re: A former GM employee .... [wolftim] by saaby92x May 12, 2005 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: wolftim (May 12, 2005 12:11 pm) This is a dealer install option? saabusa.com did not show the moonroof available a la carte, only packaged with the 17" rims for 1950$. Replies to this message: wolftim (May 13, 2005 7:27 am)
#8 of 27 Re: A former GM employee .... [saaby92x] by wolftim May 13, 2005 (7:27 am)
Replying to: saaby92x (May 12, 2005 1:01 pm) Honestly, I have had a problem accessing saabusa.com. When I did they had a lot of good info but it was not as much as the dealer offered. I saw a 9-2x at the dealer that had the rims added on after the car was delivered. It was printed on a second sticker that also included the addition of rear cupholders, roofrack, rubber mat for the back/trunk area, and one other thing I can't remember. All these things were added on at the dealer to make it a more attractive package deal. When I bought my car, I was also looking at one without a moonroof. The dealership said they could add the moonroof whenever I wanted and it could even be added into the final deal and be done at a later date. I don't consider this aftermarket, especially since the dealer was the ones doing it. I could be wrong but when I went to the dealer there was a lot of additional a la carte options available without a package.
#9 of 27 Moonroof. by ateixeira May 12, 2005 (4:37 pm)
Must be aftermarket. There are a lot of good aftermarket shops in the DC area, they usually charge just under a grand.   I might take a job with GM, then quit, just to be eligible.   -juice
#10 of 27 Moonroof by ateixeira May 13, 2005 (7:30 am)
If it's not cut at the factory, it is aftermarket. A 3rd party is doing it. That dealer, who sold it to you, might warranty it, but other dealers most certainly will not.   That's not a big deal - ASC usually makes them and certifies installers. I've personally owned 3 such moonroofs and all have been perfect. Problem rates are no higher than OE/factory.   The installer warranties mine (Adler & Mandell).   -juice Replies to this message: gogophers1 (May 14, 2005 3:56 pm)

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