Wednesday, March 17, 2010

How does driving a Saab feel different from driving other cars?

I'm laughting bc I had a friend in Seattle who who said he sobbed all the way home bc he paid too much for his Saab and it always broke down,..
How does driving a Saab feel different from driving other cars?
It depends on what other cars you're talking about. If you're talking about a Daewoo vs. Saab, the Saab is going to feel like a million bucks with crisp handling and mind-blowing turbo'ed acceleration. Coming from a higher end Audi or BMW it might feel a little less impressive. I like mine because it gets decent fuel economy, has a bunch of power if you really want it, and it's comfortable to drive. A lot of the controls are pretty intuitive. I really like the simple radio controls on the steering wheel. The automatic transmission is surprisingly responsive. The seats are great, I can find a comfy position easily and the instruments are easy to read. You don't need premium fuel, and you get tons of cargo space. My suspension is a bit worn with the mileage I have but when they're up to snuff they handle very well.








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WHERE DID I SAY I DIDN'T LIKE MY SAAB!? I'm pretty sure the only thing I said was that the suspension was tired but that's expected after friggin' 180k miles! It's broken down once in the 2 and a half years I've owned it and that was because of the CPS. I've recently put over $3k into maintaining my Saab because I like it so much and want to keep it. When this car finally does give up the ghost I will surely be purchasing another.


And K, I don't know what the hell I did to piss you off but grow up.
How does driving a Saab feel different from driving other cars?
Ugh, Saaber89, again? Granted, the thing about BMWs being more comfortable is your opinion but I would bet that you're not harboring a particularly cultivated opinion.





The fuel I feed my Aero is premium (93 octane for my 310hp engine, upgraded with a Hirsch chip mod) and before the mod, it was still pretty darn fast. My parents both drive MBs and I have an AMG of my own. Of course it's faster than my Saab but I never felt any lamentations when I drove my Saab around college and still beat everyone who tried to outpace me. The ride is VERY smooth and when people get too comfortable, just give it half throttle and you'll wake them right back up.





There's also nothing like the reaction of someone who sits in a Saab for the first time and does a double take at the ignition location and that ultra-nifty cup holder.





I have never had anything more than a problem with Saab's notoriously weak batteries. The drive has always been flawless, my suspension has never indicated any weak spots, the engine purrs beautifully, and I can't imagine how someone could destroy their Saab so badly that it breaks down. In fact, I've never seen a car break down in my life. I'm 25.





The reason I chose a Saab was because my parents had MBs. From the day I turned 16, right through two new 9-5s (one V6 HOTurbo and the new Aero), I've always said this: "The Mercedes seats push you away. The SAAB seats hug you back." They are incredibly comfortable.











Edit: a year ago I was involved in an accident that elicited responses suggesting that I was supposed to be on a gurney in an ambulance, not picking up large shards of glass from the middle of the road and attending to the responsible car's driver and damage. A few months later, black ice and an S-shaped exit ramp resulted in $6800 worth of damage (two quarter panels, new xenon headlamp unit, front fender, two new wheels, a new belt inside, and a dozen other things). I didn't even know I had more than a bump based on the impact until I got out and nearly fell on my A$$ when I saw the gaping hole where my front right corner used to exist.





Tashfeen is right. That's why I call this my knockaround car.





The AMG was rear ended by a GMC Envoy going 40 mph towards a red light. The brake pedal was not depressed enough to stop my car from being gently launched into the vehicle ahead. The damage was $8,000 for two custom bumpers and paint.











Edit 2: Saaber, relax. We disagree with you and we're allowed to say that. I've just noticed that you have the inclination to state opinions as facts when they aren't true. I only addressed you in the first two lines. There's no need to get excited.
Reply:I do not know why SAABer89 is driving a SAAB if he feels so bad about it. By his own statement he has put some miles on the car, after all it is a car and will need to be repaired. Anyhow, I have driven and worked for both AUDI and BMW, I am with the SAAB brand now since 1994. I am in to my 5th personally owned SAAB, all AERO models and I find it to be the best car for the money SAAB asks. You feel safe and are in control with road hugging suspension and almost all the perks. Extra power is always available as and when you need it.Compared to other cars the only difference is that SAAB is FWD and AUDI/BMW are RWD. The front suspension, links and arms are very strongly built and you hardly hear a squeek. Safety is top notch. I drive regularly over 200 KPH and always feel safe that of something happens I will survive unlike in most beamers and audis except the very latest ones costing 10 grand more than a saab. I love these cars.


Additional to SAABer89


Answer the question and the question was how does it feel driving a SAAB as compared to other cars. How many SAABs have you driven? and who asked about your car? The asker is interested in buying a SAAB and what he is getting are opinions on a 2001 beatup SAAB. It is best to answer the question to the point without giving an opinionated answer.
Reply:I have a 2001 9-3 Saab and in the past 7 years it hasn't leave me stranded by the road yet (knock on woods). I have put 93k miles on it already.


Saab had a couple recalls on the engine parts and they replaced them for free.


I like the Turbo on it, it does give a boost when you use it.


Besides it depreciates in value so fast, I really enjoyed my Saab, and I plan to drive it until I can't affort to maintain it anymore =)

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