I'm on my 7th Saab since 1990..I've had 2 x c900, 3 x 9000CSE, a 9-5 HOT Aero(which I still own having bought it 13 yrs ago) and my every day drive a 9-3 1.9tid estate...love them.
Seven!!! That's amazing, good on you. The estates do look very interesting, I definitely would like to own more Saabs. Very jealous of the 9-5 Aero, well done on owning it for so long. The Saab community is just great.
Saabs are superb. Relaxed long distance driving, very comfy. I'm not a great fan of convertibles, but yours looks so nice. Beware of corrosion from the inside and out. Enjoy the Saab and keep on rolling!
Great car! These are $6-7k here in the states with this mileage and year. You can operate the top up to 25mph. You can also do it remotely with the key fob. Night panel is pretty cool as well if you drive at night. I’ve had 2 of these and currently buying another one in a few weeks. I found a showroom quality, 2004 Aero 2.0T with 77k miles. Wonderful cars.
Thank you! I agree about the night panel, so unique. I wasn't aware you could operate the roof from the key, will give it a go. I do appreciate our car market over here in the UK, this one would be equivalent of like 1500 USD. Congrats on finding a perfect condition 2.0T, I'm very jealous! Definitely looking to buy a petrol too when the opportunity comes along.
Just bought a 2.8 V6 Aero Convertible. I already own a V6 estate so I know the economy is crappie with those engines but I don't care. I've always wanted a Saab convertible a d I can't wait for spring
Thanks! While I haven't driven the next gen, I'm sure they're brilliant cars, undoubtedly a bit nicer than the earlier one. I have seen them for almost similar prices too..
@Car Chap mine has the hirsch remap putting out 235bhp. Also have a td4 freelander with a tuning box that goes well.... not as good as the saab though🤣
@user-nq4ht1xs8s ah that's brilliant thank you and as I have 2 of the same engines and have only replaced one dpf, I luckily retained the last one so will indeed do as you suggest. There's a leaking egr elbow pipe on one and I fear the mechanic replaced the dpf when it may well have been the hose. Oh well only money lol. Thanks again
@@carchap any saab you review will draw attention, but in particular the "enthusiast" models with egines such as 2.0T 2.3T and V6's keep it up I'll make sure to subs.
Just purchased a 1.8 small t petrol vert with around 150 hp and it's amazing to drive with the top down. It's not a track car it's a summer evening drive to the pub.. Twenty miles away.. Love it great to drive
Sabs are moving sculptures...Art along with mechanics.
I'm on my 7th Saab since 1990..I've had 2 x c900, 3 x 9000CSE, a 9-5 HOT Aero(which I still own having bought it 13 yrs ago) and my every day drive a 9-3 1.9tid estate...love them.
Seven!!! That's amazing, good on you. The estates do look very interesting, I definitely would like to own more Saabs. Very jealous of the 9-5 Aero, well done on owning it for so long. The Saab community is just great.
Saabs are superb. Relaxed long distance driving, very comfy. I'm not a great fan of convertibles, but yours looks so nice. Beware of corrosion from the inside and out. Enjoy the Saab and keep on rolling!
Thanks for your comment! I really do agree, Saabs are truly excellent. They can do it all. Mine is clear from even minor corrosion underneath.
Great car! These are $6-7k here in the states with this mileage and year. You can operate the top up to 25mph. You can also do it remotely with the key fob. Night panel is pretty cool as well if you drive at night. I’ve had 2 of these and currently buying another one in a few weeks. I found a showroom quality, 2004 Aero 2.0T with 77k miles. Wonderful cars.
Thank you! I agree about the night panel, so unique. I wasn't aware you could operate the roof from the key, will give it a go. I do appreciate our car market over here in the UK, this one would be equivalent of like 1500 USD. Congrats on finding a perfect condition 2.0T, I'm very jealous! Definitely looking to buy a petrol too when the opportunity comes along.
I bought a 56 plate Saab 9-3 for £700. 4 years ago. Change the oil and filter every autumn and keep it clean and it's lovely. 2.0t vector sport 👍
I have the same car and just love it to death ❤
Let me know what you think of the car!!
Petrol sounds nice and quite with the turbo whinning 😁
Just bought a 2.8 V6 Aero Convertible. I already own a V6 estate so I know the economy is crappie with those engines but I don't care. I've always wanted a Saab convertible a d I can't wait for spring
Superb car...I've the same model on a 57 plate (anniversary edition) wirh a stage 1 remap
I've been wanting another one for ages.. never seem to have driveway space when a good one comes up for sale!
lovely car!
Great review im looking at the later 2007 onwards model 4 door, think they look a bit better and apparently have some upgrades
Thanks! While I haven't driven the next gen, I'm sure they're brilliant cars, undoubtedly a bit nicer than the earlier one. I have seen them for almost similar prices too..
You need to try the petrol aero. If you were local you could've tried mine.
That’s very kind of you! I have been looking out for one of the petrols.. it’s a good 6 months on and I still miss that car.
@Car Chap mine has the hirsch remap putting out 235bhp. Also have a td4 freelander with a tuning box that goes well.... not as good as the saab though🤣
That sounds nice! Where abouts are you from?
@@carchap Cheshire
Ah fair enough! I’m normally roaming around Cheshire, just bought a Hyundai Coupe from near Wilmslow… need to make a video on that one too
what a pretty car
Thanks! Yeah these cars are great. Wanted one for years and not disappointed.
Great cars I had a 54 plate in black 1.8t and it was bullit proof
@@flippingcarsrepairs Love those 1.8t engines!! I need to try the petrol too.
all our cup holders are fine however lets talk DPF's lol, got a 2008 and a caddy both with issues
@user-nq4ht1xs8s ah that's brilliant thank you and as I have 2 of the same engines and have only replaced one dpf, I luckily retained the last one so will indeed do as you suggest. There's a leaking egr elbow pipe on one and I fear the mechanic replaced the dpf when it may well have been the hose. Oh well only money lol. Thanks again
too bad it's a Diesel, which sounds like a tug boat with the open roof
True! Still keeping my eye out for the 1.8 turbo..
@@carchap any saab you review will draw attention, but in particular the "enthusiast" models with egines such as 2.0T 2.3T and V6's keep it up I'll make sure to subs.
Thanks! Yeah I’d love to get my hands on some of those.. I’m watching eBay and marketplace!
Just purchased a 1.8 small t petrol vert with around 150 hp and it's amazing to drive with the top down. It's not a track car it's a summer evening drive to the pub.. Twenty miles away.. Love it great to drive