Any Saab fans? - Page 2

Geordie · 08-10-13, 08:25 PM

Pre-GM Saabs are class. Quirky and quality.

This was my 9000 which I had until June...

It was an awesome car. 200bhp. Ultimate cruiser.

Minty · 08-10-13, 08:28 PM

Wow, looks straight out of the box

lefthooker · 09-10-13, 09:02 AM

I have to admit I enjoyed my '88 9000 very much. I think it was the same platform as the Fiat Croma and Lancia Thema?

The only downside to it was the fact that it was finished in Rose Quartz, a sort of mushroomy/bronze colour, with a red velour interior. This didn't bother me too much, all that mattered at the time was the fact that it was quick and great to drive.

geneandbolly · 09-10-13, 09:39 AM

i always loved the original 99 and 900 turbos. my uncle used to work for them and brought one of the first ones (can't remember if it was a 99t or 900t) up to take Dad and i out for a blast in. it was a freezing cold winter's night and uncle ian thrashed that thing for a good bit and then told Dad and i to step outside and check out the engine....i can still remember seeing this weird doughnut shaped thing glowing red hot not to mention the bright red brake discs with steam belching off out from the wheel arches! he was mental. but great fun!

lefthooker · 09-10-13, 10:35 AM

Not a proper Saab this, but the legendary Per Eklund, probably one of the greatest ambassadors for the manufacturer, doing his thing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMBVzsEWvW4

Another good one with Per showing the benefit of Saab's traction control on ice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zqm4tinJbU

Andy b1 (WR) · 09-10-13, 10:57 AM

This was the Saab that used to float my boat!

The Saab Viggen - Gorgeous!

Sorry chaps.

Dan80T · 09-10-13, 11:30 AM

I miss my Saab 9000 Aero, it was like brand new, had 380bhp with masses of torque, and lapped the nurburgring faster than a lot of high performmace cars!

lefthooker · 09-10-13, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy b1 (WR)

This was the Saab that used to float my boat!

The Saab Viggen - Gorgeous!

Sorry chaps.

Not the easiest of things to park in your local Tesco's though

Andy b1 (WR) · 09-10-13, 12:05 PM

No but you could soon blast your way out!

JoshB3audi · 09-10-13, 12:27 PM

My LHD 900 8V turbo

My 9000 Anniversary

and the thug AKA the aero

08-10-13, 08:25 PM	#11
Geordie Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saltburn-By-The-Sea Posts: 300	Pre-GM Saabs are class. Quirky and quality. This was my 9000 which I had until June... It was an awesome car. 200bhp. Ultimate cruiser. __________________ 1996 B4 Audi Coupe (Now sadly sold) 1989 B3 Audi 80 (Also sold) 1997 C5 Audi A6 (2.8 V6 Quattro) 1983 Datsun Stanza 1999 Toyota Corolla 1.3 (for the son) 1999 Mercedes E55 AMG (5.5 litre V8) 2007 Discovery 3 (2.7 TD V6) - for sale 2011 Mercedes B180d Sport

08-10-13, 08:28 PM	#12
Minty Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,528	Wow, looks straight out of the box __________________ 1984 GT5E Topaz Green 1982 GT5S Helios Blue - now in Ireland 1983 GT5E Topaz Green - donor 1986 GT 2.0 Tornado Red - long gone 2001 A6 2.4 V6 - exported to Ireland

09-10-13, 09:39 AM	#14
geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	i always loved the original 99 and 900 turbos. my uncle used to work for them and brought one of the first ones (can't remember if it was a 99t or 900t) up to take Dad and i out for a blast in. it was a freezing cold winter's night and uncle ian thrashed that thing for a good bit and then told Dad and i to step outside and check out the engine....i can still remember seeing this weird doughnut shaped thing glowing red hot not to mention the bright red brake discs with steam belching off out from the wheel arches! he was mental. but great fun! __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red

09-10-13, 12:27 PM	#20
JoshB3audi Hybrid Hater!!!! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 528	My LHD 900 8V turbo My 9000 Anniversary and the thug AKA the aero __________________ Mr Sarcastic!!!!!!!!

09-10-13, 09:02 AM	#13
lefthooker Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,655	I have to admit I enjoyed my '88 9000 very much. I think it was the same platform as the Fiat Croma and Lancia Thema? The only downside to it was the fact that it was finished in Rose Quartz, a sort of mushroomy/bronze colour, with a red velour interior. This didn't bother me too much, all that mattered at the time was the fact that it was quick and great to drive.

09-10-13, 10:35 AM	#15
lefthooker Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,655	Not a proper Saab this, but the legendary Per Eklund, probably one of the greatest ambassadors for the manufacturer, doing his thing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMBVzsEWvW4 Another good one with Per showing the benefit of Saab's traction control on ice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zqm4tinJbU

09-10-13, 10:57 AM	#16
Andy b1 (WR) Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 912	This was the Saab that used to float my boat! The Saab Viggen - Gorgeous! Sorry chaps.

09-10-13, 11:30 AM	#17
Dan80T Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northampton Posts: 17	I miss my Saab 9000 Aero, it was like brand new, had 380bhp with masses of torque, and lapped the nurburgring faster than a lot of high performmace cars!

09-10-13, 12:05 PM	#19
Andy b1 (WR) Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 912	No but you could soon blast your way out!