New Saab 9-5 sketch

Scotsman · 08-26-2008, 03:20 PM

I've always liked Scandinavian cars for their quirkiness and durability (current Volvo owner). I almost bought a 9-3 Aero before I ended up buying an S60 2.4T Sport instead.

Mblock66 · 08-26-2008, 03:35 PM

Saabs are laughed at by the Scandinavians. Years ago I went to college with a guy from Sweden, he said they all think it is so funny how Americans value Saabs almost as luxury cars. They see them as junk over there.

I guess to each his own. I like the looks of the current Saab, they just never have any balls. Even the Viggen (or whatever it was called) was slow, especially for the $ you put out..

Scotsman · 08-26-2008, 03:46 PM

^WOW, that's is truly funny. I wonder what they think of Volvo's?

Emher · 08-26-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mblock66

Saabs are laughed at by the Scandinavians. Years ago I went to college with a guy from Sweden, he said they all think it is so funny how Americans value Saabs almost as luxury cars. They see them as junk over there.

I guess to each his own. I like the looks of the current Saab, they just never have any balls. Even the Viggen (or whatever it was called) was slow, especially for the $ you put out..

Must've been a Volvo guy. And Volvo has been true crap for years. People can think what they want, I LOVE Saab. Sure they're not considered luxuary cars here, they're domestics and are reasonable priced. But they're way more dependable and tough then modern Volvos.

Nice to see Saab releasing some stuff on the new 9-5, I have the second year of the current generation and have had a great time with the car.

stovt001 · 08-27-2008, 12:02 AM

Meh, I still think GM should sell Saab. The brand's whole image was built on being unique and a little quirky, and that is just not something GM can really cultivate.

ihc95 · 08-27-2008, 07:54 AM

Wow. The new 9-5 looks amazing. I hope they make the AWD system standard...........................and rear biased

08-26-2008, 03:20 PM	#1
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	New Saab 9-5 sketch I've always liked Scandinavian cars for their quirkiness and durability (current Volvo owner). I almost bought a 9-3 Aero before I ended up buying an S60 2.4T Sport instead. __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

08-26-2008, 03:46 PM	#3
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	^WOW, that's is truly funny. I wonder what they think of Volvo's? __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS?

08-27-2008, 12:02 AM	#5
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Meh, I still think GM should sell Saab. The brand's whole image was built on being unique and a little quirky, and that is just not something GM can really cultivate. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

08-26-2008, 03:35 PM	#2
Mblock66 Drives: 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 312	Saabs are laughed at by the Scandinavians. Years ago I went to college with a guy from Sweden, he said they all think it is so funny how Americans value Saabs almost as luxury cars. They see them as junk over there. I guess to each his own. I like the looks of the current Saab, they just never have any balls. Even the Viggen (or whatever it was called) was slow, especially for the $ you put out..

08-27-2008, 07:54 AM	#6
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	Wow. The new 9-5 looks amazing. I hope they make the AWD system standard...........................and rear biased