Article Comments - 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD First Drive

28 messages, Last post on Dec 24, 2007 at 3:33 PM

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Article comments for First Drive: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD - Saab says XWD should be pronounced "Cross-Wheel Drive." It hardly rolls off the tongue, but this fourth-generation Haldex-engineered system breaks some new ground. (more)

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#4 of 28 Good idea by r34 Jul 13, 2007 (12:45 pm)
The thing I worry about is usually Saab has good ideas but you cannot see the actual products until other brands stole the ideas. I think some crossovers got the ideas from from 9-X and 9-3X concept cars. Saab invented passenger side mirror, heated seats, headlight washers, active head restraints, etc. Cad CTS stole the Saab steering wheel and vent control too.
#5 of 28 Upscale Subaru? by bhroberts Jul 13, 2007 (3:33 pm)
I always thought Subaru needed an upscale division like Nissan/Infiniti and Toyota/Lexus. GM could preempt that space if it offers AWD with all it's Saab models. I like my 5-speed-manual 2004 9-5 Aero, but I'd like it a lot better with AWD (or XWD or whatever). Burt
#6 of 28 Re: Exciting [r34] by rockylee Jul 14, 2007 (10:49 am)
Replying to: r34 (Jul 13, 2007 4:53 am) Can I say BLACK TURBO, BLACK TURBO, BLACK TURBO, 3 times ? Give me XWD, a Bose Surround Sound System, Ventilated Seats, XM Traffic w/ HD Radio, Swivel Head Lamps, State of the Art Navigation, and of course 325 Turbocharged horses and a stick. -Rocky Replies to this message: pat (Jul 14, 2007 11:50 am) rockylee (Jul 18, 2007 12:05 am)
#7 of 28 Re: Exciting [rockylee] by pat HOST Jul 14, 2007 (11:50 am)
Replying to: rockylee (Jul 14, 2007 10:49 am) Hey Rocky, good to see you again! It's been a while. Replies to this message: rockylee (Jul 18, 2007 12:05 am)
#8 of 28 Re: Article Comments - 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD First Drive [KarenS] by mcclearyfl Jul 14, 2007 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Jul 12, 2007 4:50 pm) Those "solid black side moldings" conspicuously missing from the 2008 are the reason my 2002 is unmarked after 55K in an urban environment. My other car, a 2003 Avalon, was introduced as a new model in 2005, again without side moldings. Guess what the #1 dealer-installed option became. Replies to this message: saabgirl (Sep 17, 2007 6:15 pm)
#9 of 28 Black Turbo by bons Jul 17, 2007 (1:59 pm)
The last time Saab produced a high performance car (the Viggen) it was more efficient than Porsche 911 Turbo in producing power and performance. Saab has always been about performance and efficiency, its engine is without question the best 4-cylinder in the world. BMW just recently introduced turbocharged into their 3 series for the first time whereas Saab has been the father and pioneer in turbocharged technologies since 1970s. Finally a V6 and XWD, expect Saab Black Turbo to be in the same league as Porsche. Outperforming a BMW M or Mercedes Black is within easy reach. With Black Turbo in the pipeline I think Saab will return to Talladega III for another record breaking run Am too very excited about Saab Black Turbo... Saab record breaking run at Talladega in 1986 & 1996 Talladega a testament of legendary performance and reliability of Saab Replies to this message: rockylee (Jul 18, 2007 12:04 am) rockylee (Jul 18, 2007 12:08 am)
#10 of 28 Re: Black Turbo [bons] by rockylee Jul 18, 2007 (12:04 am)
Replying to: bons (Jul 17, 2007 1:59 pm) Couldn't agree more with your post ....... -Rocky
#11 of 28 Re: Exciting [pat] by rockylee Jul 18, 2007 (12:05 am)
Replying to: pat (Jul 14, 2007 11:50 am) Pat, it's nice to see you also pal. I've been job hunting (have a couple of leads) and of course going through this nasty divorce pal, thus not leaving me much time to be on here. -Rocky
#12 of 28 Re: Black Turbo [bons] by rockylee Jul 18, 2007 (12:08 am)
Replying to: bons (Jul 17, 2007 1:59 pm) bons, any word on when the Black Turbo, might be available for our consumption pal ????? Do you know anything about the navigation and stereo equipment yet onthe 08' 9-3 ???? Any voice recognition, HD Radio, etc ???? Will ventilated seats be a option yet ? Thanks, -Rocky
#13 of 28 no bluetooth = no 2008 for me by medolas Jul 18, 2007 (7:55 pm)
i know this is going to sound lame and petty, but the no Bluetooth policy is a dealbreaker. who wants to pay a monthly fee for something you may never use (yeah, yeah, if you're in an accident in the middle of bum*uck nowhere...). the rest of the competition at least has it as an option. GM needs to let go of that lame service. Replies to this message: rockylee (Jul 19, 2007 2:10 am)