any opinions on Saab vehicles in the USA?

[luckytruck]

mukhang maganda yung specs nito SAAB 9-2x aero:

http://www.saabusa.com/images/model_trim_92x_aero.jpg

2.0 LITER 4-CYLINDER TURBOCHARGED ENGINE 227 HP

2.0T (227 hp)
Type — 4-cylinder turbo
Displacement — 122 cu. in. (1994 cc)
SAE horsepower rating — 227 hp * 6000 rpm
SAE peak torque — 217 lb. ft. * 4000 rpm (Standard on Aero)

[theveed]

Ako i really like the older ones, the pre "9-whatever" models which are based on GM cars already. The airplane-like cockpit, massive interior space and the "swede feel" is quite an experience.

[empy]

the 9-2x is basically a reskinned subaru wrx

[luckytruck]

taht's true, but the new subaru wagon is just too ugly on the outside for my taste.

kumusta kaya ang reliability nito?

[USDM Legacy GT]

Subaru is one of the reliable cars here in the U.S. as long as hindi mo sosobrahan ang pag mod sa engine

[luckytruck]

i like the styling of the older subaru's kasi. yung mga 2005 model na wagon, pangit para sa akin. let me check their website again

andy

[theveed]

bat naging subaru usapan hehe..

technically, you buy a saab for its character, not specs hehe.

[wrxsti]

SAAB, are like dressed up subarus. subarus with euro styling.

[niky]

Not really. The 9-2x is the only Subaru. The next 9-2 will be a Sigma platform car (AFAIK, but I might be wrong), while the upcoming 9-7 will be a Chevy Equinox re-skin.

The last true Saabs are the current 9-3 and 9-5, which are great cars. The 9-2x is basically a less powerful WRX with more sound-deadening and a body kit. Not impressed.

[luckytruck]

but you guys have to admit, with the incredible dsicounts on GM products now, the SAAB 9-2 is a great buy and looks a lot better than the subaru wagons.

what do you guys think?

andy