Hello and good luck from Norway! The SAABs are worthy being saved! My 20 year old Saab 9-3 is really reliable in all parts and has only pixel problem like VW, BMW and many others. My three new-bought VW's the last 10 years have some electric motor or electronic trouble all the time. Remember to change the engine oil in time for all turbos and wait for the engine to be warm before pressing the foot on the gas, otherwise the turbo will die all too soon.
Happy (belated) birthday! I feel your pain re: the birthday, mine is 9/11 and I have a freakin' Viggen - a black (can I still say that without being called a racist?) 2001 Convertible with 138,000 miles on him. This is my dream car and has been since I test drove a coupe in 2000 and fell in love. I had a base-model convertible that was a 1999 at the time, and was about to sign the dotted line and double my payment, when the guy who I dealt with in the shop all the time for my oil changes and such caught my attention. He told me that nearly every Viggen that left that dealership - including the one I was about to buy - was purchased by a guy who couldn't handle the torque steer and crashed it. He said that they put the brace on the suspension but he said he wouldn't put his daughter into the Viggen, but he knew my car and it was pristine. I fell in love that day, but I didn't think I’d ever see one again. My 1999 convertible was wrecked in 2004 when I was driving to work, I was rear-ended at a red light by a van that was going at least 45 mph, he hit me hard enough to move the three vehicles ahead of me forward, as well as my car. It was totaled but I still went to work that day, to drive a city bus. That was the last Saab I had, number 4, until I bought my current Viggen off eBay. It was $3700, and in Tampa, and gleefully drove it home to New Orleans. I've been fixing it up as things go wrong, or when I find something that I need, but it's awesome and I can't not smile from ear to ear every time I drive it. Thank you for what you're doing, I joined your Facebook group. I love my number 5 Saab more than any of the others, and it's been owned by older women in the south (no rust!)
I bought my 03 linear, from Geoff. He put the same larger turbo he has on his and a stage 1 aero tune. Love it. My second Saab and doubt its my last. Great video guys!
As long as there are saabs still running I will be driving one. Got a -04 Linear 9-3 with 221K miles on it. Still going strong. Also have my grandfathers 1975 Saab 96 V4. Take it out once every year for a joy ride and to give it some well needed excersice. Plan to fix it up...someday when I have the time.
I have a 2004, Linear 9.3 sport sedan. Just like any good car, boat, plane, keep it in good operating condition, well serviced, it will look good, feel good, and. . . I almost forgot . .run like a bat-outta-hell.
Omg...I literally just got the same car but it doesn't run very smooth like a Saab...It feels like my tire is bad or it needs balancing/frt end alignment...every bump I go over is a bad ride...I'm sad...I love Saab and want this one to drive like others I've had
Just got a 01 Saab 9-3 loaded 5 speed 2L turbo, I paid 800 cad and after tune up and other small repairs she runs great and fast, Best Buy I ever made and invested in and probably the best car I ever had so far, I am looking for factory cup holder that’s between the stereo and a headlight wiper motor other then that everything works as it should and of now I’m always going to look out for others to purchase.
Come to europe, get your hands on all the opel vectra/meriva/astra/zafira/signum with the 1.9 cdti diesel 16 valves, that engine goes with a minor engine tune up to 200 ponies and will last at least 300-400k miles, and yes, they are swapable to saabs 9-3/9-5 with no big hickhups
I do not have facebook anymore...i do have an 03 saab 9-3 se convertible...158,000 miles...just got it for 2000 only to find out that the person who installed my replacement radiator hose didnt tighten the clamp...so getting it fixed this weekend and moving to kansas after...once im there ill see about coming out that way since i never got to see my hometown where i was born in pheonix...i need interior cosmetic fixes...and a brake sensor that needs replacing that im not to worried about as far as my water pump...so give me within the year...and ill be out to show you what i need...id post a pic of the car...but sadly youtube wont allow it...im brand new with saabs...but out of the 4 days of driving mine i dont wana let it go and am hoping to keep it on the road as long as possible...stay safe and stay up...
Thats so crazy. If I go to the main used car website here in Finland, and search for saab, I get MORE wagons than sedans. And one day I heard from a american youtube video how Mercedes e55 amg wagons are very rare. Again, here its vice versa. When I checked, only 1 of maybe 7 was a sedan. Interesting.
On his personal car, is that a Webasto moonroof? If so, I hope he checks to make sure the glue holding the glass to the frame is still good. There is a major recall on those that Webasto doesn't take initiative to inform all owners about. The glass will easily fly off while driving at moderate speeds. It also leaks water and ruins headliners while wind whistle is very strong..
Idk I have 2006 9-3, it's kinda fun car, but I don't think It has any actual value to try to save them. But at same time some people offered me good money for it, but I can't sell it because it feels kind of special.
I forever have been waiting for a cosmic blue one, and an Aero wagon stick shift one came up and someone else got it before me. I contacted within 1 hour and I was local and I said I'd take it. They said though someone else was coming to see it tomorrow.... UGH!!!!
I feel the pain of having the birthday around Christmas....mine is December 27th...Now i have a 2003 9-3 Vector...passenger window doesn’t work and my aero body kit is damaged. I am in NorCal, anything you can do?
Someone came across onto my side of the road and we hit at around 40mph each. My Saab 93 aero 2003 is repairable and his 2018 Citroen c3 is fucked and written off.
Might have something to do with the owner buying them from people who don't want to fix. Cars with blown engines for cheap show up all the time. Body damage however, usually go through the insurance system. Cars we can't buy unless we were the original owner. Plus he doesn't do body work so what other cheap broke cars does one buy? Lol. Hope that makes sense to you.
Saabs Of America It makes sense for Southwest Saab to buy those cars of course, but what I meant was it worries me they end up there in the first place because of engine failure in general.
@@mauriziomauricone meh, for the most part Saabs go well into the 200k+ they last forever BUT most of them have like one flaw if not handled you will meet your demise. So for enthusiast that know of this issue, it is resolved and car goes forever. For most of these cars South West Saab has, are from people who don't know of those issues. But it is what it is.
Don't know what your location is, but folks in the northeast, close to NYC go to Swedish Underground Auto. Roland, the owner only works on Saabs and is as honest as they come in addition to being extremely knowledgeable.
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Almost only drive wagons. 90% wagons the rest sedans.i Guess it has something to do With the trailer licensenses we have to have here. u have a wagon u can load whatever into it. and try getting a baby carrier into a sedan. not alot of mini vans here. and they are not very sexy.
I am owner of 2 SAABs, one is 2005 Aero and the other one is 2006 Arc, both feature with B207R engine. Could you tell his email as I don't use facebook. Thanks !
Weird, I just tried it and it worked. Maybe it's because you are not a member? Hmmm. In that case just search Southwest Saab on facebook. The black 9-5 lost compression in a cylinder.
@@saabsofamerica5328 thank you for the reply. I was in need of a bumper because I think it was curbed. I pull every bumper from the junkyard for between 40-90 depending if it has trim and fog lights. I've yet to find the aero kit. I need to leave the bits and pieces lol. Again thank you for the reply. They get curbed quite a bit around here lol. Always need a back up
Hey guys it's nice to see others caring for Saabs I had a 2000 Saab wagon , I blew the engine on it and junked it , but I managed to save my 2000 93 . It took me some time to rebuild it and it was all worth it.
Greetings from Germany, driving a low mileage 9-3 OG ( 2000) with around 80´000kms on the clock. Keep up your good work!
Hello and good luck from Norway! The SAABs are worthy being saved! My 20 year old Saab 9-3 is really reliable in all parts and has only pixel problem like VW, BMW and many others. My three new-bought VW's the last 10 years have some electric motor or electronic trouble all the time. Remember to change the engine oil in time for all turbos and wait for the engine to be warm before pressing the foot on the gas, otherwise the turbo will die all too soon.
This is fantastic. I hope more people will try to save the saabs.
Yes Saab driver Proudly
Keeping the Saab love alive !!! 👍👍👍
❤👍❤👍❤👍❤
Greetings from Slovakia ... save that!!! I save the Saabs from cemetery too.. have 4 pcs at home ...... Great cars forever!!!
Saab still alive, soon will be a nostalgic dream
Nice. I'm glad to see people save their beautiful cars.
Me too!! ❤👏👏👏
Me too.
It’s amazing to see the people who truly love these cars are the ones keeping the name alive 💯. Good video 👍🏽
Thank you so much you Saab lover you!!
Thanks so much for the support!
Geoffry Carver anytime 👍🏽
Happy (belated) birthday! I feel your pain re: the birthday, mine is 9/11 and I have a freakin' Viggen - a black (can I still say that without being called a racist?) 2001 Convertible with 138,000 miles on him. This is my dream car and has been since I test drove a coupe in 2000 and fell in love. I had a base-model convertible that was a 1999 at the time, and was about to sign the dotted line and double my payment, when the guy who I dealt with in the shop all the time for my oil changes and such caught my attention. He told me that nearly every Viggen that left that dealership - including the one I was about to buy - was purchased by a guy who couldn't handle the torque steer and crashed it. He said that they put the brace on the suspension but he said he wouldn't put his daughter into the Viggen, but he knew my car and it was pristine. I fell in love that day, but I didn't think I’d ever see one again. My 1999 convertible was wrecked in 2004 when I was driving to work, I was rear-ended at a red light by a van that was going at least 45 mph, he hit me hard enough to move the three vehicles ahead of me forward, as well as my car. It was totaled but I still went to work that day, to drive a city bus. That was the last Saab I had, number 4, until I bought my current Viggen off eBay. It was $3700, and in Tampa, and gleefully drove it home to New Orleans. I've been fixing it up as things go wrong, or when I find something that I need, but it's awesome and I can't not smile from ear to ear every time I drive it. Thank you for what you're doing, I joined your Facebook group. I love my number 5 Saab more than any of the others, and it's been owned by older women in the south (no rust!)
Wow great story! I'm glad you love the Viggen. Btw I feel your b-day pain too..... in fact, I know EXACTLY how you feel... if you get my drift lol.
I’ve had my 2008 Saab 9-3 convertible for over 5 years and I love it. It’s a little finicky but it drives great.
That's great! 2008 is a good year! ☺☺☺☺☺
A true SAABaholic!
Happy B day buddy and keep the dream alive!
Well that was nice THANKS!!! ❤
Thanks a bunch! I appreciate it!
I bought my 03 linear, from Geoff. He put the same larger turbo he has on his and a stage 1 aero tune. Love it. My second Saab and doubt its my last. Great video guys!
So awesome!!
Yes, it was a fun car while i had it. Im glad you are still enjoying her :-)
I have two linear wagons both running well. One is getting a stage 3 conversion and a custom audio system. Total sleeper.
I think I would like to see that haha! 👍👍
I have a -04 9-5 Linear 150hp and she works fine. 🖤
"Nobody wants a Linear wagon"
*Looks outside in my driveway*
*Linear wagon*
Hi! I'm nobody!
😅😅😅😅😅😅
pro tip : watch movies at KaldroStream. Been using it for watching a lot of movies recently.
@Jacob Javion yea, I've been using KaldroStream for since november myself :D
Happy birthday brother!! From Maine 2001 Vig Vert
I have an 02 93 convertible. I love it and find it easy to work on. Hope it last me a long time.
We hope it last you a long time too!!
As long as there are saabs still running I will be driving one. Got a -04 Linear 9-3 with 221K miles on it. Still going strong. Also have my grandfathers 1975 Saab 96 V4. Take it out once every year for a joy ride and to give it some well needed excersice. Plan to fix it up...someday when I have the time.
I have a 2004, Linear 9.3 sport sedan. Just like any good car, boat, plane, keep it in good operating condition, well serviced, it will look good, feel good, and. . . I almost forgot . .run like a bat-outta-hell.
Omg...I literally just got the same car but it doesn't run very smooth like a Saab...It feels like my tire is bad or it needs balancing/frt end alignment...every bump I go over is a bad ride...I'm sad...I love Saab and want this one to drive like others I've had
dont diss the linear wagon dood....i love mine :) awesome video...so sad but so good. you are a true saab fan
I think with enough of these comments, he can be convinced to save it, not scrap it. 😃👍😃👍
#savethewaggo
8:09 - red!! My dream Saab!
Id love a linear wagon.
❤❤❤❤❤❤
Feels good to live in sweden when areos are common 😁
Just got a 01 Saab 9-3 loaded 5 speed 2L turbo, I paid 800 cad and after tune up and other small repairs she runs great and fast, Best Buy I ever made and invested in and probably the best car I ever had so far, I am looking for factory cup holder that’s between the stereo and a headlight wiper motor other then that everything works as it should and of now I’m always going to look out for others to purchase.
thanks for uploading ...greate video ....best regards from sweden
A fellow saab fam. Had to subscribe as there aren't many people who like have a channel dedicated to Saabs.
Geoff is my inspiration!
Good job on the video guys. Funny to see my espresso black 9-5 and my 9-5 wagon donor for my aero in the video lol
😃😎😎👍👍
once this gets in your blood there is no escape
Ain't that the truth!
Come to europe, get your hands on all the opel vectra/meriva/astra/zafira/signum with the 1.9 cdti diesel 16 valves, that engine goes with a minor engine tune up to 200 ponies and will last at least 300-400k miles, and yes, they are swapable to saabs 9-3/9-5 with no big hickhups
Linear wagon is better than a 4 door Aero imo.
Nice video. Thank you for all the stuff you put out.
Savage. Hi friend lol.
Indeed you are right! Thank you! And you're welcome!
Only thing better than a Linear wagon?
Aero wagon
Вот это круть!! Не мог насмотреться на эту красоту))))
I do not have facebook anymore...i do have an 03 saab 9-3 se convertible...158,000 miles...just got it for 2000 only to find out that the person who installed my replacement radiator hose didnt tighten the clamp...so getting it fixed this weekend and moving to kansas after...once im there ill see about coming out that way since i never got to see my hometown where i was born in pheonix...i need interior cosmetic fixes...and a brake sensor that needs replacing that im not to worried about as far as my water pump...so give me within the year...and ill be out to show you what i need...id post a pic of the car...but sadly youtube wont allow it...im brand new with saabs...but out of the 4 days of driving mine i dont wana let it go and am hoping to keep it on the road as long as possible...stay safe and stay up...
I have a 06 93 I’m liking it needs a couple parts have to look you up 👍🏻
Happy belated Birthday!
That's very kind. 👍👍❤
Save all the wagons you can because they are rare
Just swap all the gt17s out for td04s and wala!!!
Thats the Goal to save what can be saved. I think i am going to be saving the Wagon.
#savethewaggo
Thats so crazy. If I go to the main used car website here in Finland, and search for saab, I get MORE wagons than sedans.
And one day I heard from a american youtube video how Mercedes e55 amg wagons are very rare. Again, here its vice versa. When I checked, only 1 of maybe 7 was a sedan. Interesting.
Btw, I meant 9-5's, not 9-3's and the rest
On his personal car, is that a Webasto moonroof? If so, I hope he checks to make sure the glue holding the glass to the frame is still good. There is a major recall on those that Webasto doesn't take initiative to inform all owners about. The glass will easily fly off while driving at moderate speeds. It also leaks water and ruins headliners while wind whistle is very strong..
I'll have to ask him!
Idk I have 2006 9-3, it's kinda fun car, but I don't think It has any actual value to try to save them.
But at same time some people offered me good money for it, but I can't sell it because it feels kind of special.
I'm in the same boat.
I just stripped down my '04 ARC, and base '06.... Looking for a '11 9-5/ '11 9-3
How much for some parts of the red 1999 Saab 93?
I bought a 05 Saab 9-3 Arc .. convertible... When I was a kid I saw a og and the badge it said saab and had a deer .
We Do Want the wagons, just can't find them ✌
I forever have been waiting for a cosmic blue one, and an Aero wagon stick shift one came up and someone else got it before me. I contacted within 1 hour and I was local and I said I'd take it. They said though someone else was coming to see it tomorrow.... UGH!!!!
I think i will wind up saving the Wagon for sure. Might spruce it up a little bit before it gets listed.
I have one of the 60 something black 9-5 Linear wagons with the 5 speed from 2002
Interesting video TY
Nonononono thank YOU!!!
Thanks! Im adding the inventory of cars to save and parts available monthly this year.
I want SAAB return to life.
Keep do that for saab thanks you, from saab owners
I feel the pain of having the birthday around Christmas....mine is December 27th...Now i have a 2003 9-3 Vector...passenger window doesn’t work and my aero body kit is damaged. I am in NorCal, anything you can do?
wish I knew about this last summer when I hit a deer.
GMC destroyed an excellent auto manufacturer.
Looking for a 2004 9.3 L 2.0 turbo oil pan maybe a couple other parts, just added the f.b group
Is he really tall or are you really short? I can't decide
I'm gonna go with I'm short lol.
800th sub!
Wow lol. 👍👍👍👍😃😃😎😃
Does anyone know how many SAABs are still actively registered in the US?
how can I contact this person , need the aero rocker from the fusion blue 9 3
The Aero skirt from the Fuzion Blue 07 are actually pending sale at the moment. But ust in case, join the Facebook Group and we can talk further.
Someone came across onto my side of the road and we hit at around 40mph each. My Saab 93 aero 2003 is repairable and his 2018 Citroen c3 is fucked and written off.
Rather worrysome almost all had catastrofic engine failure... No Saab for me!!
Might have something to do with the owner buying them from people who don't want to fix. Cars with blown engines for cheap show up all the time. Body damage however, usually go through the insurance system. Cars we can't buy unless we were the original owner. Plus he doesn't do body work so what other cheap broke cars does one buy? Lol. Hope that makes sense to you.
Saabs Of America It makes sense for Southwest Saab to buy those cars of course, but what I meant was it worries me they end up there in the first place because of engine failure in general.
@@mauriziomauricone meh, for the most part Saabs go well into the 200k+ they last forever BUT most of them have like one flaw if not handled you will meet your demise. So for enthusiast that know of this issue, it is resolved and car goes forever. For most of these cars South West Saab has, are from people who don't know of those issues. But it is what it is.
Saabs Of America And that one problem is the bad crank case ventilation a.k.a. the 'black sludge' problem am I right?
cool chan! I got a 2000 se 3.0l
2000 saab 93 4 sale everything there except the motor.
I wish I knew someone to help me with my 00 9-5 Wagon
What do you need help with? Are you on our Facebook group??
Don't know what your location is, but folks in the northeast, close to NYC go to Swedish Underground Auto. Roland, the owner only works on Saabs and is as honest as they come in addition to being extremely knowledgeable.
Almost only drive wagons. 90% wagons the rest sedans.i Guess it has something to do With the trailer licensenses we have to have here. u have a wagon u can load whatever into it. and try getting a baby carrier into a sedan. not alot of mini vans here. and they are not very sexy.
I remember when wagons use to be not cool lol. Now, it's the Saab to have.
❤👍SAAB👍❤
saab surgeon
Sure is lol.
I am owner of 2 SAABs, one is 2005 Aero and the other one is 2006 Arc, both feature with B207R engine. Could you tell his email as I don't use facebook. Thanks !
is that a viggen ?
The red one NO ERIC. 😅😅😅
The link didn’t work!
Also, what’s up with the espresso black 9-5?
Weird, I just tried it and it worked. Maybe it's because you are not a member? Hmmm. In that case just search Southwest Saab on facebook. The black 9-5 lost compression in a cylinder.
It's my car. Geoff is fixing it up for me. Just recently got it. Hoping we can get it going soon :)
Very cool! My friend (also name Andrew) bought my espresso black, 04 Aero over the summer. I miss it !
Aw man. This one may end up for sale not sure yet. Only 84k miles!
@@andrewcoelho1413 You sell it, i have first dibs.
you have a saab 93 2.2 tid ?
We didn't get those here in the USA sorry.
Those are all Chevy's. The last true SAAB was the 1993 900.
They had the problem GM Europe engine
Nobody wants a linear wagon??? You can gift it to me bro.
You wouldn't have any black aero front lips you are willing to part with for a 2006 93 by chance
I can tell you for sure that's not available lol. They never are.
@@saabsofamerica5328 thank you for the reply. I was in need of a bumper because I think it was curbed. I pull every bumper from the junkyard for between 40-90 depending if it has trim and fog lights. I've yet to find the aero kit. I need to leave the bits and pieces lol. Again thank you for the reply. They get curbed quite a bit around here lol. Always need a back up
And where are the real Saabs?
On the road, because #realsaab
No I’m not can you add me. Mizzykutie
Just search Saabs Of America on facebook.
+8j)
Looks like a lot of GM Opel garbage.
Jelly!
Hey guys it's nice to see others caring for Saabs I had a 2000 Saab wagon , I blew the engine on it and junked it , but I managed to save my 2000 93 . It took me some time to rebuild it and it was all worth it.