I've driven my share of different cars. Regularly aspirated Saabs, 900 Turbos, 9000 turbos, 9-5 Aero, Porsche: 911S ('67), 914, 928, 928 S4, 944, 944S (my old ride), new Maximas, BMWs, and various trucks.

My conclusion: The Saabs have been the best, by far. I loved Porsches, and was blinded by their quality for a long time. I was also bashed in the head by the repair costs. Holy cow! Out of the bunch, the 911 and the 2 928s are the only cars that could even keep up with my Saab. Ok, they would probably smoke it, but at what price?

The Viggen is a squirly car. Isn't that what flight school is for? Performance minded cars do not always come with the maximum as far as comfort. For me, Saab interiors are excellent: simple, clean, and easy to use. They are so well designed (for me!) that getting in other cars makes me feel uncomfortable. Speaking of uncomfortable, I will NEVER drive another car on a daily basis besides a Saab. That saying "Saabs save lives" is no joke. Too many crazy people out there not to be wrapped in something as safe as a Saab. I think it is unfair to dismiss a car because of a few squeaks. Buy some butyl tape and be done with it. (sold at Saab dealerships)

Lastly, for my once-a-month-comment on this subject: Saabs are unique, more so than any other car I see on the road on a regular basis. Sounds like a contradiction, but Saabs and their owners are special people, people who know what they own, and that people who don't own them have no idea what they are missing.

Mike

1988 SPG, 1989 900T, 1991 900T Conv.

• What's so special about Saab, Arnold, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 13:44:27
  • If you don't want it, can I have it? n/m, Alex, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 16:17:34
  • Re: What's so special about Saab, The Colonel, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 13:03:05
  • Safe choice vs. fun, Frank , Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:22:37
    • (n/m) 100% agreement from ----------->, Saabstance, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 04:47:14
  • Wah wah wah wah..., ootpek, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:14:33
  • switching from porsche to saab, travicus, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 22:17:23
    • Re: switching from porsche to saab, Gary A Wolf, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 00:41:48
      • Re: switching from porsche to saab, WASSAAB, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:15:31 <-- Viewing This Message
        • on safety though i'd just as soon flip a coin between...>>, chrystobal, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:25:03
  • switching from porsche to saab, travicus, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 22:12:15
    • Where are you from travicus?, WASSAAB, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:19:41
    • yeah, i know what you mean., nathanial, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:31:37
      • Hey Nathanial!, TERRY, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 12:01:51
        • hey Terry H., how are you?, nathanial, Thu, 19 Apr 2001 14:46:38
  • unique, dave n, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:02:58
    • Ignore those who complain..., Theo, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:17:34
  • s*** dudes. get a grip. he's prolly got nada and rides the bus.., chrisx, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:55:49
  • Saabs aren't for everyone, George D, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:04:24
  • Re: What's so special about Saab, TERRY, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 14:58:48
  • What...did you order it out of a catalog or..., Richard P., Wed, 18 Apr 2001 14:40:19
  • it's like a Harley...if you have to ask....., bryan , Wed, 18 Apr 2001 14:01:12
    • Re: it's like a Harley...if you have to ask....., bryan , Wed, 18 Apr 2001 19:20:14
    • Chrome is always plated, nick , Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:37:18
  • I'd be glad to take that flawed car off your hands... n/m, Talladega900, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 13:59:33
  • Re: What's so special about Saab, GM, Wed, 18 Apr 2001 13:57:11
  • Why did you buy it then?, NICK , Wed, 18 Apr 2001 13:48:08

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