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Why Saab?
Posted by MS (more from MS) on Sat, 17 Jul 2004 21:45:57
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Here's a question for those of you who visit this site, and this performance board in particular. Given that many of you have owned a number of Saab models, or own more than one presently, have the know how and resources to modify your cars, have car building, car racing and rally skills - why/how did you happen to choose Saab? Why limit yourself with 4 cylinders, a puckish transmission and FWD? Why not Ford or GM, Porche or BMW, or even a 6 Cyl Nissan? Aren't you dying to tweak a small block V8 and see 500+ HP?
How'd you all-American (OK, all-Canadian and European too) fellas get so into this particular car? I know how and why I did - because when I bought my first 82 n/a in 95 for under $2000 as a city run-about, I did so mainly because it always started right up, hummed along with a hint of zip, had good brakes, shifted smooth and had a great road feel.
The hands on wrenching, upgrading and tweaking over the years on this car is because I have solid mechanical skills (was a serious bicyclist since age 12, military helicopter mechanic at 19 years of age), I can do a better job than most everyday mechanics, and especially because a lot of things started to go bad after it hit 200K miles. I felt personally challenged to work minor miracles and keep it running at minimal cost. I'm sure if I bought an early model BMW or Prelude instead of a Saab, I'd do the same.
I'm now very attached to this car and see no reason to get rid of it any time soon. Yet, if I had the money to experiment, I know I'd be trying out a lot of different cars. I already have a soft spot for big sedans like Crown Vic, Bonneville and New Yorker. How fun would it be to be driving one of those cars with a modestly tweaked and supercharged engine with an easy 400HP under the hood!?
So what keeps you all so devoted to Saab?
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Posts in this Thread:
- Why Saab?, MS, Sat, 17 Jul 2004 21:45:57 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Why Saab?, CFishgo, Tue, 20 Jul 2004 16:27:11
- Re: Why Saab?, IceSaab, Tue, 20 Jul 2004 15:17:30
- Re: Why Saab?, 900 SPG, Tue, 20 Jul 2004 14:36:16
- I like the look on peoples faces when I pass them, Steve88SiS, Tue, 20 Jul 2004 13:00:30
- So I can carry a spare ignition system at all times? n/, Dean, Tue, 20 Jul 2004 08:01:42
- N/T "If you cant go fast with 90 HP 500 will not help", Ed, Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:02:45
- My answer: the X factor, MS, Mon, 19 Jul 2004 11:13:58
- Re: Why Saab?, Bill in VA, Mon, 19 Jul 2004 10:08:43
- C900 3dr ... style/design/function, Kevin K
, Mon, 19 Jul 2004 08:03:25 - Im sick in the head possible masochist tendancys?, jak
, Sun, 18 Jul 2004 14:24:33 - Value, design, versatility, different, RobInfo, Sun, 18 Jul 2004 09:13:42
- a fun challenge, steveC, Sun, 18 Jul 2004 08:54:45
- safety....., GM, Sun, 18 Jul 2004 08:01:22
- Re: Why Saab?, Brently, Sun, 18 Jul 2004 04:55:34
- Re: Why Saab?, Bill Davies, Sun, 18 Jul 2004 03:03:05
- Re: Why Saab?, Jeff Cullen, Sat, 17 Jul 2004 23:49:17
- Re: Why Saab?, Drew P, Sat, 17 Jul 2004 23:05:07
- Good, Honest Question..., Joshua, Sat, 17 Jul 2004 23:03:11
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