It's been 3 years since I bought my '99 Viggen. How many miles have I driven? How much did I spend on repairs and maintenance? Watch the video to find out.
I wouldn’t compare it to a type R because they don’t drive the same way, at all. The Viggen can’t deliver what a type R does, and neither can the Integra deliver what a Viggen does. They excel at different things and provide opposite driving experiences. Interesting comparison though, I get the connection, a worthy consideration in concept, but in real world driving experience these cars are apples and oranges.
I have one of the originals a 99 Viggen with 230k miles on the original drivetrain. The car was abused and neglected at certain points before I owned it and its still running strong. I did a lot of work to it though to catch up from years of neglect to get it driving like new again. These things are bulletproof and so long as you change the oil they rarely have major issues. You just need to watch out for rust.
Well Done! My last Saab was the 2003 black Viggen. Awesome vehicle. 4 Saabs, absolutely loved em. The Viggen was my fav next to the ‘78 99 Turbo way back. Good vid, enjoyed it.
When I heard 2000 miles on oil only, I was like... Do you really drive you car that hard, or have too many cold starts, that you'd have to change it ever so often? And then when it summed up into 4+ thousand $ for ~17k miles, hm... But I get it, you take care of it, GenuineSAAB Taliaferro is not cheap (but one of the very best!) so sure it costs enough :) nice car though, not much Viggens left in really good condition in the US.
You should do the gumball route coast to coast your viggen would have no problem doing that. I am a Saab nutter myself I have a 2001 93 convertible and just upgraded the turbo to the td04 15t and she can really dance. I must be mental to buy a convertible in the middle of winter especially in the UK we don't get much sun here at the best of times.
most of the 4k was negligence from the previous owner I'm sure, the engines usually don't need oil changes until 5-7k miles so idk why he did it every 2k
Mine literally has not a single rattle and it was in very poor condition when I bought it. Edit: read your reply to that guy, and you're just an internet asshole. nice.
@@v60polestar88 Only Saab I've owned that had any rattle was the first; a 1983 900 turbo 8 valve. However, Mr. Polestink, my step uncle had a 2000 Volvo V90 wagon.that literally had trim pieces flying off with under 150k miles on it. So much for the durability. And I know Volvo makes excellent cars, so I don't attribute that to every Volvo out there. That's called perspective.
Would love to get my hands on one of these saab makes real good cars had one man I miss it it's a keeper don't let go if you're selling let definitely would buy thank's for sharing 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
I was thinking the same. NOT very sustainable, matey ;) Seriously. Where did you read that you need to change your oil that frequently? How does it benefit you? I drive a Maserati and I change the oil annually. Which is half the recommended interval. Most other Maserati drivers that I know do likewise. Annually in my case equals about 5,000 miles. The engine is a rebadged Ferrari engine.
I've 9000 Aero I change the oil every 3,000 miles or every six months which ever comes first after watching a top gear programme where the did a HP test on one car and proved that regular oil changes kept the HP up. Being old school I'd never run a car on manufactures recommended figures. Also I wouldn't touch this unless your prepared to go to the expense of fitting a rescue kit from Abbott racing as they have a weak spot on the engine mounting to the bulkhead. The Tork in the engine will spilt the bulkhead where the mounting is attached too. The whole dash needs to come out and most of the engine bay attached to the bulkhead . By the way the Aero has 207,987 miles on it to date and still will go off the clock, it eats M3's for breakfast
Fine looking Saab! There is an identical Viggen here in Australia 4 sale, same colour on its original wheels. I'm very tempted indeed. It has done 123,000 miles.
Glad it went to someone who put time and money into it. My Toyota Corolla had 110,000 mi. and only had a rear tail light and a squeaky fan belt go out. My 2010 Yaris sedan at 109,000 miles has had a headlight bulb and squeaky fan belt go out. I did once had a Saab 900s coupe. At 225,000 mi it could not pass smog even with a valve job. Every time I took it into the dealer and looked at the bill I thought I was supporting a French mistress! A great style of car though. I kind of miss it - kind of :0
Yeah, just got one. 1st big bill was mostly due to replacing radiator, thermostat, PCV valve, bleeding brakes, and that was near 50% what I paid for the car. I looked at DIYing the radiator but the forums made it sound quite elaborate and I barely have a space to work
I did a radiator change on my '02 9-5 aero which has a very similar engine bay, the whole subframe has to come out which isn't ideal, luckly the subframe bearings needed replaced as well, 230k miles on the stock ones, so it was a 2 for 1 kinda deal
How about an update for your subscribers? Glad to see you are looking after the Saab.....do you still have it? Where are you? What's crappen'n with you?
Wrecked by a crazy lady blowing a light going 70 in a 35 driving a Saab 9-7X! Bought a nearly identical one weeks later. If I find the footage I'll make another documentary.
I have a 2000 Viggen convertible in lightning blue with 59k original miles. I love Saabs as well!
Great car. A drivers car.
Why do you wear sun glasses in the garage?
I have a 1999 Saab Viggen project car that is also lightning blue. Your posts help keep me motivated.
Wow! Stoked to learn there are still plenty out there. 1 of 430!
I wouldn’t compare it to a type R because they don’t drive the same way, at all. The Viggen can’t deliver what a type R does, and neither can the Integra deliver what a Viggen does. They excel at different things and provide opposite driving experiences. Interesting comparison though, I get the connection, a worthy consideration in concept, but in real world driving experience these cars are apples and oranges.
You drive like a maniac
I thought it looked like how I drive to have fun in a saab turbo. Maybe like a maniac!
Nice SAAB, 2011 93 owner myself. Great cars.
I have one of the originals a 99 Viggen with 230k miles on the original drivetrain. The car was abused and neglected at certain points before I owned it and its still running strong. I did a lot of work to it though to catch up from years of neglect to get it driving like new again. These things are bulletproof and so long as you change the oil they rarely have major issues. You just need to watch out for rust.
Wow
Thanks for the video. I don't own a Saab but, I've always had an appreciation for them.
beautiful car.
Well Done!
My last Saab was the 2003 black Viggen.
Awesome vehicle.
4 Saabs, absolutely loved em.
The Viggen was my fav next to the ‘78 99 Turbo way back.
Good vid, enjoyed it.
Love your Viggen!
When I heard 2000 miles on oil only, I was like... Do you really drive you car that hard, or have too many cold starts, that you'd have to change it ever so often? And then when it summed up into 4+ thousand $ for ~17k miles, hm... But I get it, you take care of it, GenuineSAAB Taliaferro is not cheap (but one of the very best!) so sure it costs enough :) nice car though, not much Viggens left in really good condition in the US.
You should do the gumball route coast to coast your viggen would have no problem doing that. I am a Saab nutter myself I have a 2001 93 convertible and just upgraded the turbo to the td04 15t and she can really dance. I must be mental to buy a convertible in the middle of winter especially in the UK we don't get much sun here at the best of times.
most of the 4k was negligence from the previous owner I'm sure, the engines usually don't need oil changes until 5-7k miles so idk why he did it every 2k
Love Saab but good there interiors are rattle boxes. Plastics used not very good quality
Oscarmeyer Weiner My experience tells me different. If yours doesn’t then cool. Typical asshat comment
Mine literally has not a single rattle and it was in very poor condition when I bought it.
Edit: read your reply to that guy, and you're just an internet asshole. nice.
@@v60polestar88 Only Saab I've owned that had any rattle was the first; a 1983 900 turbo 8 valve. However, Mr. Polestink, my step uncle had a 2000 Volvo V90 wagon.that literally had trim pieces flying off with under 150k miles on it. So much for the durability. And I know Volvo makes excellent cars, so I don't attribute that to every Volvo out there. That's called perspective.
Boring car
Would love to get my hands on one of these saab makes real good cars had one man I miss it it's a keeper don't let go if you're selling let definitely would buy thank's for sharing 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
You are wasting money on 2000 mile synthetic oil changes. Nice Viggen.
I was thinking the same. NOT very sustainable, matey ;) Seriously. Where did you read that you need to change your oil that frequently? How does it benefit you?
I drive a Maserati and I change the oil annually. Which is half the recommended interval. Most other Maserati drivers that I know do likewise. Annually in my case equals about 5,000 miles. The engine is a rebadged Ferrari engine.
I've 9000 Aero I change the oil every 3,000 miles or every six months which ever comes first after watching a top gear programme where the did a HP test on one car and proved that regular oil changes kept the HP up. Being old school I'd never run a car on manufactures recommended figures.
Also I wouldn't touch this unless your prepared to go to the expense of fitting a rescue kit from Abbott racing as they have a weak spot on the engine mounting to the bulkhead. The Tork in the engine will spilt the bulkhead where the mounting is attached too.
The whole dash needs to come out and most of the engine bay attached to the bulkhead .
By the way the Aero has 207,987 miles on it to date and still will go off the clock, it eats M3's for breakfast
Fine looking Saab! There is an identical Viggen here in Australia 4 sale, same colour on its original wheels. I'm very tempted indeed. It has done 123,000 miles.
The most important point is. Does it have a rescue kit fitted to the engine mount to the bulkhead ?
Pretty cool. I’d just so much rather have a new[er] car at this stage in my life. I want everything to work.
I got 3 Saabs in Michigan, probably will move to CA later this year! Can I have a look at you car personally!!! I really love the Viggen
Hmu if you're ever coming to STL. I live here now.
DallasInLA ohhh you move to St.Louis now?
Glad it went to someone who put time and money into it. My Toyota Corolla had 110,000 mi. and only had a rear tail light and a squeaky fan belt go out. My 2010 Yaris sedan at 109,000 miles has had a headlight bulb and squeaky fan belt go out.
I did once had a Saab 900s coupe. At 225,000 mi it could not pass smog even with a valve job. Every time I took it into the dealer and looked at the bill I thought I was supporting a French mistress! A great style of car though. I kind of miss it - kind of :0
almost like a car with double the millage is less reliable, who knew
Yeah, just got one. 1st big bill was mostly due to replacing radiator, thermostat, PCV valve, bleeding brakes, and that was near 50% what I paid for the car. I looked at DIYing the radiator but the forums made it sound quite elaborate and I barely have a space to work
I did a radiator change on my '02 9-5 aero which has a very similar engine bay, the whole subframe has to come out which isn't ideal, luckly the subframe bearings needed replaced as well, 230k miles on the stock ones, so it was a 2 for 1 kinda deal
All silent in the intervening years!?
Do you still have it? Ever meet up with the Saab club of California?
Love that your first car was an 85 900 8 valve. I'm picking one up in a week with 450k mi to restore :0
How about an update for your subscribers? Glad to see you are looking after the Saab.....do you still have it? Where are you? What's crappen'n with you?
Sitting on a pile of footage but since you requested it, I'll throw up a quick update ASAP.
Still have the Viggen.
@@thesigmaworkshop Baited and waiting, but don't rush. Take your time and do a nice job. Much appreciated.
@@johnspartan98 uploading a one take right now just to tide y'all over until I drop the good-good.
I see you need one more bill...Your roof lining like mine is starting to sag..nice vid
Noticed that one also as in my own 9-3 anniversary I will have that don as well next month.
@@johanvandijk2941 Hi Johan are you in RSA...
@@wowtheo1099 hi Theo, RSA?
South Africa
@@wowtheo1099 Ah, like that, I am in Bulgaria where we fortunately have real skilled people doing car headliners.
Bring it down with lower springs..My car got like 100% better on the road... Just a small tip from a real Saab Swede...Tnx for the video
the legenday intnl traveler Viggen, so. all our Saab traveled once from Europe to USA, but yours triple!...nice car!!
Nice...had a 01 4 door viggen here in KC. I miss it badly...
What happened with the saab wagon you purchased?
Wrecked by a crazy lady blowing a light going 70 in a 35 driving a Saab 9-7X! Bought a nearly identical one weeks later. If I find the footage I'll make another documentary.
@@thesigmaworkshop that would be awesome! I'm glad you weren't injured. I enjoyed when you purchased the wagon and drove it back home to LA.
Hey what brand of speakers do you have in the dash? Nice Saab by the way. Good that you have kept it stock i think.
very nice car,vittu,look performanse team
Viggen iconic Saab car your very lucky
mine is from europe and imported
MY DREAM CAR! DO A KICKFLIP!
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You got had!
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