I was immediately impressed with the comfort of the seats and the car was perfectly sized. After a while, I could tell this was a far better long-range cruiser over my Halfway through the day I had work off so I was running errands; going the long way of course I began to realize that the reminded me of my Alfa Romeo Sedan, only a modern-day example. You could easily drive for miles on end and not get fatigued. So by the end of the day I was very smitten with the car, thinking I could see myself upgrading to this car today!
That is until I got back in my and drove home. The feeling was night and day; the , as mentioned, was a great cruiser, but the offers a more sporty, younger-feeling, more alive driving experience. Take them both out and drive them for quiet some time and I think the difference will become apparent to you. The is essentially a more luxury appointed with a few gadgets specialized for the cooled glove box, ventilated seats, etc….
Please understand that I really like the Comparing them head to head a la CWilson the handling and perfomance characteristics of the are clearly better. Oh, and have a look at Saabcentral. Have a look at the FAQ in the forums and look at the tech data in the features section. I recently test drove a bunch of Saab cars over a month period thanks to SOH for their patience — really nice guys!
You can draw a parallel to the Audi A4 vs. A6 or VW Jetta vs. Saab does have a problem in how they position the vs. The is bigger and I suppose a more comfortable car…perhaps even Laurence Olivier might give up his Benz? I think the a superb car that gives you very respectable acceleration and handling, and a VERY good ride- the longer you drive, the better the ride gets!
The , with ReAxs and its smaller size, provides more nimble, sharp handling. Still very good handling. Perhaps a test drive is in order for you to experience it for yourself? Oh, if you pick the please try to get the ventilated seats, not just the heated seats. Actually, you gotta have both! She will thank you. We have both at home! A ss wife and a sportwagon mine. Love them both, the is a bit more fun on the twisties and the is very smooth on the long trips.
I got the for the leg room and it was one of the few cars in which I can place a rear facing infant seat behind the drivers seat and still have the seat all the way back!! Also love the look of the wagon and I have lots of room for my photo equipment another must for me. Very accurate comments before mine. I bought a 2. The esp. One person alluded to space. If you plan to put adults in the back seat and can afford the difference, the is heads and shoulders and knees better than the or Audi A4 or Acura TSX or TL, or BMW 3xx, but it is definitely less nimble.
The will also run perfectly on regular 87 octane gas, making up for its slightly greater thirst. For around town or with kids, a 2. If you need a lot of space, especially for cargo at the back, buy the , otherwise, go for the Especially now with the excellent TTiD! Perhaps you ought to wait for the new gen to arrive.. One thing to consider safety-wise is if she will be hauling children the has side curtain air bags in the rear, and they are not available on the The rear seats are a bit lacking on legroom in the however.
At all. Just regular service at the dealers. That counts for alot and says just as mush about the brand, as I love the idea that I can get a big highway cruiser like that and still have a 5-speed option. I love both of my cars for different reasons. I think that you have to look at the history of the brand to understand the two cars and their lineage. They succeed to a point by achieving a tight driving feel, reasonable fuel efficient, a high consideration for safety, a sporty and dynamic chassis, attractive styling, and in the case of the combi, Swedish practicality.
I've narrowed it down to the Swedes, a saab or volvo. Aero or remapped 2. I'm watching a and a at the moment and before I pull the trigger id just like to know from any experienced Saabers which is the better car? The pcv kit on the im looking at is the updated post 04 one anyway so no worries there.
Is the much more comfy or better in any other way? It's a lot uglier in my opinion but that's not paramount for me as I just want a fast comfy reliable cruiser. If you think I should be looking for a volvo instead then feel free to chip in and let me know along with any other similar cars but my budget is around pounds.
Ghost91 2, posts 81 months. Either should do you well if they've been looked after, same for the t5. Of the three choices my money would be a T5 Volvo. Much more reliable, sounds better and handling in pre S60 form whilst not as good as a onwards - pre are poor by comparison is better than a S60s are pretty much on a par with s for handling. Always good to get some first hand experience and opinion, cheers. Strangely enough the volvos seem to be cheaper than the Saabs at the moment, from reading through on this forum it seems everyone has jumped on Saabs after realising like I have what good value for money they are whereas the volvo offerings have always been pretty well thought after but prices seem to have neither gone up or down.
Ozzie Osmond 21, posts months. Saab turbo is a great car and much under-rated. Buy it. I've driven the Volvo and didn't like it at all. Hard ride plus excessive torque steer. RussH91 posts months. I absolute love it. Didn't get chance to drive the any of the others but I think I made the right choice! It's everything I want and need in a car. Can't really help with the , the only one I had was the Griffin with the 3. I'd avoid that at all costs!! Nice enough car but should have gone for the Aero nice aeros were times the price back then though!!
With the I'd have suggested going for the 2. Seen a few 55 plate cars going for 2. The Audios also a pain to upgrade on the older cars as its a fibre optic system. Mine snapped on the way to the mot station!! I just fixed mine carefully with a scalpel and freed it up a bit Firstly, make sure to carry out regular oil changes, an authorised Saab workshop will be able to help you out if you are unsure about how frequently this should be done.
Secondly, check that the crankcase ventilation is clean and working properly. Checking the crankcase ventilation is easy, you can read more about it in the crankcase section of our comprehensive service guide. The Saab uses a Direct Ignition Cassette DIC , which wears over time so make sure that it is replaced in a timely fashion since the data sent from this module needs to be correct to not risk your car running rich, lean, or misfiring.
This is also why it is particularly important to use an Original part when replacing it. A failed timing belt can cause considerable engine damage expensive repairs , so make sure to change when needed. Authorised Saab workshops will know, and can advice you on the proper intervals. A piece of advice that holds as true for Saab as with any used car is that the service history of the car is generally more important to look at than any equipment or engine specification.
Having said that, here are some other things to consider when buying a used Saab Generally Saabs are well-equipped compared to a lot of other makes. When buying a used car it means that a Saab is a lot of car for the money you pay, since used car prices are mostly based on model year, service history and mileage rather than equipment level.
Always run a diagnostics check before buying a used vehicle. Authorised Saab workshops have tools and diagnostics equipment developed specifically for Saab cars, and can help you ensure that the Saab you are considering buying is in good shape. If you are looking at a used Saab , check the service history for regular oil changes with a stamp from an authorised workshop in the service book you can rest assured that these have been carried out.
Also check the condition of the Ignition Cassette and make sure that it is an original part. As you can read in the section above these are important, and available from authorised workshops and Saab Webshop. Additionally it is worth checking when the last time the timing belt on the vehicle you are looking to buy was changed. Again, you can read more about why that is important above.
The most common engines found in the Saab are 4-cylinder 2. It is a 4-cylinder in-line turbo charged engine with 4 valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, and 2 balancer shafts integrated in the cylinder block. The engine is a cross-flow type, i. When the Saab was introduced there were two alternatives:.
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