6 Things I HATE About My Saab 9-3 Turbo X
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Today I discuss a few things I wish were different/better on my 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X. If you enjoyed the video, make sure to leave a like and comment below!
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For the record: I LOVE THIS CAR TO DEATH!! These are just a couple things I wish were different/better. Leave your thoughts down below in the comments!
I have an 02 saab 9-5 aero there’s literally no videos to replace the pcv valve in my little old Saab please help
One thing that i hate about your Saab is that its not mine.
Hehe
This is a few tips from a former saab-tech doing XWD's almost weekly:
- Do a partial XWD oil change like every ~18 000 miles, and the filter and cleaning every ~38 000 miles (converted from km). A good cleaning gets rid of almost all problems.
- Sticking shifter is an easy fix, and requires very few tools and knowledge. The shifter assembly sticking into gearbox is replaced with everything still in place. Part can be semi-expensive though.
- The "one of two thousand" actually exist. Some had it, seen it personally.
- Do regular engine oil changes, like every 6000 - 9000 miles. Cam chain replacement is costly! :)
EDIT: Changed intervals due to mathematical error.
Oils for XWD are very expensive it is just stupid and wasteful changing them every 5000 miles :O and about oil change every 1500 miles!? are you serious about that? What a waste of oil.
1,500 miles is too excessive for oil changes, I tend to agree with multinjok on that. That'd mean I'd change my oil essentially every month!
Yes, in all seriousness on both claims (but made a major mathematical convertion error, I edited the first post). I live in Sweden which is roughly the same latitude as southern Alaska. That means we get pretty hefty temperature changes, and alot of cold starts. A grain of salt can absolutely be taken to my claims, but take into account that I make these claims with money out of the question and simply what might be best for the car. Every owner makes his own choice. :)
- And yes, Haldex oil comes at a premium. I'm perfectly aware of that. One can check which has the cheapest shelf price between GM / Opel / Saab, cause usually they all charge differently. BUT in terms of keeping the Haldex running with a smile, it needs to be taken care of now and then. At least not in non-california climate. From my decade's worth of experience, 100 000 km/~62 000 miles is not something done problem free. And the XWD rear axle is really expensive. Also, one bottle will generally do both one partial and one complete change.
So, to sum up with double checked numbers:
- Engine oil change: 10 000 - 15 000 km / 6000 - 9000 miles.
- XWD partial oil change - removing pump, remount and fill -(3dl/10 oz): 30 000 km / ~18 000 miles (roughly every two oil changes)
- XWD open up (oil cover), cleaning, and replacing filter (6-7 dl/20-23 oz): 60 000 km / ~38 000 miles (every major service interval)
Should you have any questions, I happen to have the oil/fuel expert from Saab (and some GM) and a few of the engine developers/calibrators as colleagues and I can get back on the matter. They've done some of the durability/endurance testing as well.
Joakim, any chance you could help me out with the sticking shifter fix? I've got an Aero XWD and sticky shifter is part of the issue. The main issue though is the 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear shifting with difficulty. The shifter is not going in smoothly.
Thanks in advance :)
@@jakubkowalczyk2632
I think I can, but it depends whether it's sticking sideways/back and forth, or if it's rather just when syncros are engaging. Regardless, an oil change is a good start. Further I'd say that you could either try a QuadraLube 75W-oil. It's known to ease shifts and is generally praised for it's function. On the other hand it's a GL-5 oil, making it eat on yellow metal - albeit not especially fast. I run it now in mine, but it's a matter of taste. It might help, it might not. Some boxes carry some damage, and no oil in the world can fix damage.
Have had a Turbo X SC from new, well 10 years now and agree with pretty much everything. The seats actually were a bit better when new but still lacked a little bit of support. Mine has the optional carbon-leather dashboard which makes it a lot more special to be in so look around, maybe you can get one also :)
Also be prepared for the prop shaft bearings to fail which are only changeable to some extent (new shaft is a blow below belt, done it, 2500€) but they can be tuned a bit so that the bearings can be changed (actually the main dealer advised this as they agreed that the bearing issue was ridiculous). If I remember correctly some parts of the propshaft are the same with BMW X-drive.
All in all it's an amazing car!
PS: Mine is showing about 21 mpg (11l/100km) combined with the ODO just crossed 200 000km :)
Cool Karl! thanks for the helpful info, and its cool to hear from a TX owner since new!
Digging the videos! I got a 9-3 Aero and there's a super cool guy named Jānis on eBay. He does leatherwork for the interior, like the plasticity door handles wrapped in nappa leather, among other things.
Thank you for sharing, if you can provide a link or point of contact for him that would be great
your high fuel consumption is because of your roofbars
They do increase drag, yes
No his high consumption is because this is a frickin 2.8 V6 that is impossible to drive slowly ;)
Mine has no roof bars but gets the same 18 in the city 21-22 on the highway
Mine has no bars, and I'm lucky to see 250 miles to the tank, but I do have a lead foot ;)
Actually it’s because of the strong ass metal protecting you, since this car is Swedish, and just like Volvo they’re extremely safe, so they use really heavy metal which brings down the MPG to support the weight of the metal
Sounds like your new Saab is actually pretty good. Plastic squeaks are annoying and tedious to chase down. I used to put a drop of silicone spray on the end of a tiny paint brush and feed it into the joints between between parts then clean off the excess. Just make sure the lube does not eat plastic. I laughed (not at you) when I heard you describe your shifter because it reminded me of all times I fixed sticky ignition switches in 99s because of sugary drinks spilled in the consoles that the owners never mentioned. I know, probably not related but maybe you could access the part of the shifter under the shift boot to clean and lube it. On your cross wheel drive, do the differentials require more than periodic oil changes?
Haha! Thanks for the tip on the door handles. I was told to do the XWD service every other oil change, or what will probably end up being once a year/10-15k miles. I initially heard you didn't need to do it for 30-50k though, which I suspect is false. Better safe than sorry, especially considering this TX is a bit higher mileage
What I love is Saab is a undercover race car on the highway 😅😅
😂
I agree with all of your points about the interior, the mileage, the sticky shifter (mine just started doing this after 10 years) etc. but I am happy with the seats. I still find them extremely comfortable after a decade of driving. I've never serviced the XWD other than whatever's done at the "major service" intervals. Most importantly, the Turbo-X has been 100% reliable for the decade! One point though: when they say 93 octane gas THEY MEAN IT. I figured 91 would do and had to replace all of the injectors. Not the car's fault: cheap owner's fault. After that I switched to 93 and no problems. This car's a keeper. I see no reason to sell it and replace it with a new non-Saab. What am I going to get? A BMW? I actually tried to test drive a 5 series before buying the Turbo-X (I've driven only Saabs since 1972--bought my first V-4 96 new for $2737) but the dealer had no sticks in stock, which I found laughable for the "performance" brand and the salesman was so greasy and wearing a pinky ring, I almost barfed. So I stuck with Saab. Glad I did. You made a smart buy, though looking at the dash does get stale after a while and I wish it had integrated Blue Tooth (the buttons are there, but....) and Apple Play and a modern touch screen so the Sirius XM graphics look as good as they do in my wife's new Honda Odyssey. The green on black dash looks like a '90s era computer. Oh, and the Bose sound system SUCKS...it's frustrating when I'm traveling and the rental car has a better sound system!
Lol! I'm glad you stayed away form the Beamer. Happy saabing
Just bought a 2009 Saab automatic. I'm in love coming from BMW and Toyota. I feel like it's perfect. I love that I can go days without seeing another one. I embrace my weirdnesses love having my own style. Please do a video on common problems!
Yes! They're great :) I'm not sure what model you have, but I have a video up already with common 9-5 problems and common 9-3 problems (4 cylinder)
Yes thats why when the days arrives that Ill need to bid adieu to my 9-5 Ill be cursing at the Nordic gods! I love my car because it doesnt look like all the homogeneous fucking boring ass cars on the roads today!
you need to complain about gm not saab.
I agree, that radio screams GM... we all well know GM ruined that company.. sadly.
Geoff Mayberry They did a great job of being different, especially compared to the other discontinued GM companies in their last couple years.
Can you install the 9-5 seats in the car, are they the same seat rails? Can you lubricate the shifter/bushings or something to stop the sticking (random thought here)?
You can make the interior special yourself now it's fun! I'm doing it in my Crossfire and it's going to be so much better than the original + oem quality looking (because that's what I am aiming for).
I wouldn't swap the seats since it's a turbo x!
Auto Autopsy just keep them when you sell it to give the buyer the option!
This too is my dream car, glad I found your extremely detailed videos ... now I feel like I can live vicariously through you ...till I get my own 😃😃😃
Haha thanks Alvin :)
Bro everytime I look at your car I see my Areo minus the TurboX wheels and spoiler.. These are nice cars with moderate maintenance..
There's definitely more differences than that! ;)
Two thoughts: a) your mpg pain is validating my decision to look for Aero 9-3 FWD. And, 2) I think the most popular UA-camr in the Southwest is SarahnTune in Tuscon, who’s super, does detailing as a business, and would benefit from being introduced to Saab. Her channel has blown up this year to almost 80K subscribers and she’s a reviewer for TFL. Thanks for the sweet video.
acchaladka I have a ‘08 Aero 9-3 FWD with about 65k miles me being the second owner I’m considering parting ways with. What area of the US are you searching in, I’m north east.
Link to her channel please? Thanks!!
Before my Turbo-X I had a 9-3 Aero FWD V-6. Didn't enjoy it at all. Too front-heavy, too much over-torqued side to side movement (I know there's a name for it) upon acceleration. I actually better enjoyed my previous 9-3 Vector 4 cylinder stick. Fast, light and handled better...
Love watching your videos man I just bought my first saab 9³ 2.0T gives me ideas of all the things I wanna do to mine
nice! have fun with it :)
my dream car....😍
:)
I’m thinking about buying a used one of these. I had an 08 9-3 aero manual and I miss it a lot. I want to go skiing regularly so the awd sounds better.
would be a great car ;)
I really like this car, but the door handle plastic is just stupid, would replace with spmething else in a heartbit. We have a 9000cs and that thing is built like an APC or a tank, the 900NG that I drive daily is to really solid...
Granted, I was yanking on it hard and purposely trying to make the sound. I didn't notice it until a week or so ago when a buddy of mine was sitting in the back and I kept hearing the noise. Still bothers me!!
check this out - ua-cam.com/video/phN0nxuRHiQ/v-deo.html
The major problem with this car is the rubber materials used. They are inconsistent. They change from day to day. My suspension seems to change each time I get in the car.
MPG, I do 80 highway/20 city. I'm getting about 25 MPG.
Retiq has a small channel about his turbo x. In case u didn’t know.
I have seen his content before!
Yiur turbo x headighta need to be polished
Please watch until the end.
remember it is a v6 near 300 horse
sounds like ur ready for the nevs2018 9-3
Mine got stuck in 5th for few days.. can't you adjust under shifter or on the engine like a Littleton on linkage
There are actually a badge that says 1 in 2000.. guess someone peeled it off just like on mine tho :(
Don't see one on mine either, any idea where it's supposed to be?
radialblur I belive its supposed to be next to the cup holder on the dash. But i've also seen pictures of a turbo x key box that you got when you bought the car new together with a unique turbo x key ring. Google search pictures then "one in two thousand turbo x"
You are right, I didn't know about that!
www1.garaget.org/archive/38/37985/336029/large_336029-3188210.jpg
www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136705
I have seen these before too; my guess is they're aftermarket? Might be worth purchasing one
When you bought the car new (atleast in Sweden) you got the box with a spare key, key ring and the "One of two thousand" badge.
So I dont think it was installed from factory.
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You don't have "premium leather" seats, which were specific to TX for 2008 I believe, later available to other cars as well even in other colors than just back (or even color combination - shark grey, relatively rare), but those are a bit better quality.
What I maybe miss a bit in a 93 post-facelift is seat ventilation. I definitely know it was prepared to be there, 2003+ cars have ventilation on the display of ACC :D that never shows up since cars never had that option, but preparation was there to include it (as well as reversing camera, dead angle monitoring, adaptive cruise control... - none of which ever happened). At least you can be happy for a bold steering wheel and 345mm brakes in the front and autoleveling back suspension (which I assume you no longer have?) and improve the interior with Hirsch additions (expensive stuff!) that were actually DEFAULT on the British special version called 93 Carlsson (saloon only, white black grey only, silver color TX shaped wheels and only standard exhaust tips) which also looks brutally good and gives the interior that complete unique feel that original TX is a bit missing.
Thank you for sharing Peter! I know the 9-5's had an option for ventilated seats, but I don't think that was a 9-3 feature?
I have 16 gallons drive on highway get about 325 but boost solenoid I have to reset ori get half boost
I understand that the interior quality was limited by GM but COME ON.. you pull on the interior door handles EVERYDAY! That's the one thing i can't stand on my 04. Those hirsh handles are so expensive and only fixes the face of the handle. It'd probably still creak! I put a small amount of vaseline on the inside of the door handles and that helped the creaks.
Thanks for the idea! You're right, it's annoying af and cheap!
I thought it would be messy and smelly but it actually soaked into the plastic making it softer. Just something I read on the forums! She's still a beauty!
the gas mileage is one reason I love my 02 9-3. I regularly get 28-30 mpg. and with the nice 18 gallon tank, its an easy 500 miles a tank
Nice!
@@Slavic_Boer Actually I can get not to far off that on lower grades. I was struggling for a little while and had to put 87 in. it hurt me, but its what I had to do. was super easy on the throttle. but city driving stayed about the same. but highway in that time was maybe 35, while on premium its easy 45.
@@Slavic_Boer yes. its 93 all day now. but for that time It was what I had to do. luckily in the manual is said I could run it. its just not optimal.
@@Slavic_Boer oh yea for sure.
I know you really love THE car!! Watching this video made me think back to the prior video titled 1 of 211. Is there any way
to find out which production number you actually have? Like I said, now I'm curious.
Yes there is. This place: www.esaabparts.com/saab/production/data/turbox/
This is super cool, just used it for mine! Thanks for sharing
Which number did you get? :)
So what are your plans for it? Keep it stock?
I haven't fully decided, which is why I haven't made a video discussing that yet
Ive heard some good things about the "ceramic" applications instead of wax & a wrap for the front,but it would have to be the good stuff no"lite" versions
Hm...
I had the same problem on my FWD 2.8T with the gear tower, got it replaced with a 2 Stroke Gear tower repair kit. As for the seat bolster, mine's gone as well so had it replaced by the local trim shop. It could be worse, you could be in the UK where petrol is expensive.
True! Under $3 a gallon for premium here ;)
UK works out to $7 a gallon
Seriously, dude you can up your mpg by being in 5th gear at 30mph (on flat/downhill) and 6th gear at 40mph - my average on my turbo x is now showing on the dash as 26.6mpg (and I treat myself to some high rev acceleration too! Just make sure you're in the lowest possible gear when cruising! - just lower the gear if you need to accelerate at all. Maintaining 1k revs minimum = better mpg. (I was at like 20mpg not long ago)
Another gripe about the seats for me is the fact that they're electric - seems unnecessarily over-engineered when manual-moving seats are quicker to adjust and won't break as easily (mine haven't yet, but it's on my mind going forward). Would like to get custom ones in the future.
I am always in the lowest possible gear! If you had manual seats, everyone would roast Saab lol. electric seats are just better and more "luxurious" :)
Saab headlights seem to go bad real quick,must be something do with the plastic used,mine look like two foxes glacier mints 🤣
lol! Many cars fade much worse than saab from what I've seen!
Auto Autopsy lol I suppose mine is 14 years old now I just bought it as a stop gap as I don’t know what I want really,it’s a superb car for the money 👍🏻
This is entirely random, but what bluetooth system do you use?
This car doesn't have bluetooth as is
@@AutoAutopsy Thanks for the reply! I was referring what you have plugged into the radios auxiliary port. Isn't that an aftermarket blue tooth unit?
About the seats, I read on the forums once that you could swap them with the 9-5 seats. Don't know if its true or not but I would look into it.
Thanks for sharing, others have told me the same!
4:45 I never had that problem, and my car has went over 200k kilometers
Question unrelated to the car itself. What aux cable are you using and can you use your cup holder with it in? I’ve bought a few of the angled ones and they are all slightly too big.
I bought off of amazon. Here's the link: www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Auxiliary-Samsung-Smartphones-Speakers/dp/B00LM0U8MW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1533415993&sr=8-5&keywords=90%2Bdegree%2Baux%2Bcable&dpID=41DlCd91DAL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1
What kind saab rims are those I can't find them on wis
Stock Turbo X wheels
I got a regular 9-3 wagon a few weeks ago. Sadly the previous owner was a massive cheapskate and bought the car with literally no options at all (no cupholders, speakers in front doors, cruise control etc.). Now watching Saab videos where I catch a glimpse of any of that stuff infuriates me lmao
Also my 9-3 has the same radio this one does (mine is from 2006) but the buttons on it are peeling pretty badly. Would you know where to buy replacement buttons?
esaabparts is a great resource, but you can always try the junkyard to save money
My Turbo X averages 8.2 litres per 100km, around 28 US mpg, in mixed town and motorway driving. I’m really happy with that, considering my other toy, a 2009 Chrysler 300 Srt8, uses about 50% more.
Totally agree about the shitty interior plastics though, embarrassing on a premium car. That’s GM for you.
wow, that's pretty good!
I love my 2007 Sabb 9-3 but she's a hypochondriac LOL A lot of minor electrical glitches. In shop for a new A/c Condenser this week. Other than that one of the best cars I've ever owned .
:( sorry to hear about the issues; glad you still appreciate and love the car though
@@AutoAutopsy They really are special cars. Great engine, and handling. Really don't have many complaints. I bought it used so of course repairs are to be expected.
“Hate” ... such a strong word 🤭 FWIW ... try driving without the roof bard for a week to see if your MPGs improve 👍🏼
If SAAB had it their own way the Turbo X would have been a lot more special/unique ... GM put a firm stop to that.
True, well never know
If only I could be lucky enough to own a Saab!!!!
Save up, they're cheap!
I live right next door to Solomons Island, MD. When/Where are these festivities take place?
It was about a month ago; there's videos on my channel of it! It's a yearly event, next year it'll be in Colorado!
Your car does not have the premium leather interior that was actually TurboX exclusive. Those are a lot nicer, although, not more grip, but don't look that bad. The 9-3 is a small car, the 9-5 is huge, the seats needed to be small to fit. The seats in 9-5 02-10 have the best seats, sans 9000 Aero. Don't be fooled, the Aero seats in the ng9-5 sux, I have those and they are so uncomfortable.
The stickiness is due to the a worn part. This is not the right part (it's for FWD, you need the XWD version):
www.maptunparts.se/transmission/vaxelmanovrering/100588/vaxelforare-saab-9-3-2003-6-vxl-f40-fwd.html
Had to replace that on my parents 9-3 V6, it's like that on all F40s. Replace it and shifting will be a lot better.
The gas tank is 58 litres, on BioPower cars, it's 61. The V6 XWD uses a lot of gas, even in FWD-mode since a lot of parts of the XWD are still moving. Using less than 1 litre/10km is great mileage for a B284 XWD. You don't buy a TurboX for long haul great mileage, you buy it for the fun of it.
This is the plaque you're missing :
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Hirsch have a lot of upgrades for the interior. You have to remember the TurboX was more or less just some makeup on an already aging model. Sure, they updated the interior in 2007, but most of it looks like an afterthought, just look at the area where the HPD was located on pre-07, now it's just covered by some plastic and the line on the dash seems totally out of place.
Also, GM did not allow SAAB to spend bazillions on development, this was a really cheap way to make a "special" car, that really isn't all that special.
Very true on all of that, I appreciate it, with the exception of the leather part. I know the upgraded leather was a very rare and costly option that very few 9-3's have; I don't think it came from factory on TX's!
Premium leather could be had on any 9-3. Expensive yes, but available to all. The TurboX Perforated Premium leather was only available on the TurboX. Here's a pic:
www.twgram.me/media/1816943682721559625_6415110094
You just had to have the ventilated seats ,didn't you Patrik? ;-)
Unfortunately, yes ;) but so do you if I recall correct. Also, I think Beppe has the perforated premium leather?
Yes I do :-) and I have the perforated leather seats in the TurboX and they are just for the TurboX. All the other models with premium leather are non-perforated.
Do a paint correction, it will take 10 years off the look of the paint. Tons of paint correction vids here on youtube explaining the process. Very expensive to have someone do it for you.
If this was the video I mentioned it in, I'd have a buddy do it personally'; wouldn't take it to a shop
The Carlsson was the special one.
Can you make a video about common problems with this motor
Something that's definitely on my list to do! Pleas have patience though :) It'll take a long time to make!
Experienced that gear lever sticking in a 9-3 1.9tid super annoying.
:(
Does the Turbo X come with built in navigation system?
The NAV was a factory option
is all awd the same as cross wheel drive? mine is a 92x 05
No! Check out the video I just uploaded :)
I have a 2010 9-3X, no problems with only 40k+, so much better than the 2000 9-5 Aero I had.
Nice!!
The seat head rests are specific to Saab, all Saabs have that unequ style shape head rests the same as Volvo have funny shaped head rests specific to Volvo
I wasn't referring to the head rests
No I know you wasn't, it's just when you where talking about the car being more special and stuff, I thought to myself that I'm so glad they didn't change the style and shape of the head rests because they drip saab, they where the same in the 900 and I love the style of them, small detail I know but there we have it
Glad the Turbo X is just one of us................ a 93 II whether you like it or not
yep, in no way different from any other 9-3 out there! *Sarcasm intensifies*
@@AutoAutopsy guess you need to view your video again lol I agree with you.
how do u like the high clutch bite point ... its different
I don't mind it!
It's a performance car! It will use more fuel than a smart car. And your fuel is way cheaper than what we have to pay down under. Only 27 cars were brought into Australia. The first one I saw was at the transport yard when I went to collect it after its' trip across the country from Perth. (In a container or on the back of a truck)
If you think the Saab is thirsty, don't buy a Jensen!
i know! As i said i was just nitpicking; i really love the car
The price to keep it is obscene, I just bought it and it's just so expensive.
that's all relative
Dude I'm lucky to get 250 on a tank in my car. 1999 RX300
Same with my Miata!
Sam I drive a remapped 93 aero and get 450 miles to a tank!
yea seats look worn out.....shifter needs spraying theres a shift tower above tranny
Hey auto autopsy, i picked up a new to me 93 saab aero 07.. its running beautifully and has no mechanical problems but one big issue is the windshield wiper not working at all!! Any ideas?
the wipers have a motor, that could be broken. It could also be the wiper mechanism, its like a metal bow, highly doubt its that tho. (if its the front wiper)
change wiper motor
You need to change one of these parts (or maybe both): 12757153 and 12757154)
Listen to them ^ they seem to be on to it :)
Did you guys in the USA get the SAAB 9-5 Hirsch 305hp from around 2003->
I don't believe so
Look it up :) but the TurboX is cooler
Turbo-X have a GM transmission
or Japanese transmission ????
I know the 2008 Saab 9-5 Aero
came with a Japanese transmission.
Probably the same company who makes the transmission for
Subaru WRX ????
CORRECT me if I am wrong
I honestly don't know.
How much does fixing a blown XWD system cost?
I new eLSD would run me about $5k from what I've heard
Does anyone know where to get SAAB circle badges that don't look AWFUL in 2 years in AZ?
eBay or esaabparts/eeuroparts
It has its quirks, but overall I think it is a very nice car. To quote Jerry Seinfeld: "Black Saab rules!"
I love it too :) And Seinfeld is awesome!
My 88 Turbo Supra 5 speed got about 25mpg mixed, about 30mpg costing around 90mph. Can't stress enough how important alignment is, but also there was a notable difference when I put full synthetic gear oil in the transmission. Very quickly noticed on the highway for long tripps the shifter didn't get warm anymore and only just fethering the throttle after I switched.
Something else you have to take in consideration is that the laws of thermodynamics is a bitch. My opinion is you do get worst gas mileage, but if it's properly running it shouldn't be that much worse. The real problem is that you're just going faster all the time without realizing.
FYI, I drove my Supra like a grandma and all my friends made fun of me for it. But it also had a two stage fuel pump and two stage injectors, passing 3500rpm or pressing the gas pettle past a certain point it would go into WOT mode and spill gas into the engine.. fun :-)
Currently have a 04 9-5 Arc ;-)
Huh, thanks for sharing
Also the interior roof should have been black to match the rest!!
Hmm, that'd be interesting
yeah I didn't like the rubber buttons in the pre 2007 Saab's.
Absolute GARBAGE!
Taking a rental to SOC 😂 I was going to bring my 9-5 but it's pissing coolant and no AC
:(
SaabCars...... you have my thanks, the question is will AA reveal his??? 😎
Reveal my...?
Yes............Bro, you know (actual production number)
Is 2004 Saab 9-3 good for a college student?
Make sure it's been well taken care of. I have two 9-3's as a college student, haha
No. Very costly. At least in my experience. I have a 2005 Saab 93 and it's terrible and leaves you stranded without warning. To many things can do wrong with it
Jeff Darnell you used 87 let me guess
Did you know the turbo x sport combi exists?! I didn't until recently.
Yes! Lol
Auto Autopsy There's one for sale in Idaho that I'm thinking about getting... TURBO X GANG
Your videos are good but when will you make more of your used car videos
I don't have any plans for more at the moment
So you like the roof racks..
Only AWD car I would get is a Subaru, the viscous coupling is key. Otherwise.. with a good alienment and tires you rarely if ever need AWD. Can't stress how much a good alienment makes a difference in slippery conditions. Also.. if anyone ever says it's good for braking I'ma loose my shit.
It's good for braking ;)
2 things I hate about my Saab 9-5. HVAC is overly complicated and it only works on one side mainly the fucking passengers and yes Ive tried to fix that known issue with the arm motivator etc its junk. Second its got over 200K w original engine and transmission BUT doubt it will make another 200K so fuck it I will miss this car once one or two of those main components fails. Otherwise I love the damn thing!
Well 200k is good! Sounds like you've got a pretty good car if that's all you've got to complain about!
Damn my guy the nigga before u did not take care of his interior haha my 07 aero still looks brand new inside n i kinda like the “aluminum steering wheel” makes it feel fancier haha I love ur turbo x tho haha
Didn't take care of it?? It's mint outside of the slight damage on the drivers seat and two window buttons peeling :)
As an owner of Turbo X i agree with everything you said.
Me too...
Every other oil change!?? Every 10,000 miles? no no. That's much too much.
45K miles is about right.
Isn’t this a G.M. era car, when they started putting their D.N.A. in Saab’s? I’ve owned three prior to the G.M. fuck-up of the brand and I must say that I much prefer the old “ cockpit “ look of the interior. That being said, The 4X looks like a nice piece of kit. Don’t listen to all of the armchair experts, just take their opinions for what they are unproductive bullshit. Best regards. Colin.
Thanks Colin. This does still have that "cockpit" interior in my opinion
Those XWD rear shocks are pricey.
Yep, a lot of XWD stuff is pricey! Lol
Gas mileage, matienence, and depreciation. I can feel that $10 coming my way.
Hmmm so maybe I will just keep my 07 Aero SC and tune it. I’m getting about 38mpg on mine.
38 mpg on the v6? Do you only drive downhill in neutral? lol!
Auto Autopsy haha god no!. Right up to the end in Europe you could still get the Aero with the B207R. 210hp and 38mpg. Plus it’s a wagon that handles brilliantly. I’ll probably have mine for a long time to come.
@@SuperDougiedoo Haha, okay...I wasn't sure! I thought you were a damn wizard
My god. You're whining about the door plastic sound? #firstworldproblems
Bro wrap those things yourself
plastic does have issues i do agree....anything more u must upgrade it on ur own
Its common on the 6 speed gearbox. Easy fix
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thanks
My 2006 Aero gets almost 23 mpg
Cool!
my friend did u know i have friends who put 9-5 seats into their 9-3 s
Remember this is a GM Saab, not a SAAB Saab. There is a difference. GM basically ruined Saab. I wish Saab was still in production in Sweden.
Any Saab, GM era or not, is a Saab. Thanks.
I LOVE SAAB 😍
ME TOO!!
One month into it and we're starting to nag 😈😒
High and higher maintenance costs? That s why I would not ever buy a car form Europe lol. Nevertheless my old abarth was really a Chrysler even then it was higher maintenance then most cars. But it is a rare car that s not much around thou.
True, I suppose!
what is the difference between a R-9-5 aero and my 2001 9-5 aero?
So it's not a good starter car and it will definitely not save on money... got one offered to me for 4k. I dont know shit about cars came here to get a clue if I should buy. Might not be this exact model tho.
It’s definitely not a Turbo X if it was offered to you for 4K, lol
@@AutoAutopsy no it's not it's one of the simpler models. Just 9-3 if I'm not mistaken. Still a good deal? So its not a good starter car correct?
@@AutoAutopsy only has 87k miles on it
I LOVE SAAB CAR.. SAAB IS A PERFECT CAR ESPECIALLY 93 EDITION..😍😚
They are great!
If you turn on Cruise Control, it will save you 25% gas
I generally use cruise control whenever I can!