The Saab 9000 Aero is a Forgotten 90's Sports Sedan
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- The goal of today's video is to inform viewers about the lesser known 90's sports sedan, the Saab 9000 Aero. In this video, I will be showing viewers what made this car so special, why it's worth owning one, and why so many of them have disappeared from American roadways. Hop on for a ride as I take you back in time in this iconic Swedish sedan!
My dream car of the era! Bought a new 93 Aero in 2005 ... Miss Saabs
Im from sweden and can say this Saab 9000 was a beast, a tank. I had alot of different 9000 in the past. They did never brake down. They had one of the best comfort too. Really great cars!! Good looking!!
Just FYI, The Con-Rods are not forged in a B2x4 series, just the Crankshaft. Essentially all the 2.0 and 2.3 engines are the same, with the difference being the stroke. All engines can be tuned to 500 bhp with Zero engine modifications. Just add bigger turbos, injectors and exhaust systems. I even have 1 customer running 610bhp on a standard 2.3. Paul @ The SAAB Clinic.
Well, dudebro, zero engine mods would mean just software.
the headgasket actually needs to be changed to a stronger one to surpass 400-ish, but yes the rest is extremely capable and barely needs any work
got my love for the 9000 many years ago when purchasing my first saab, at that point i was all in love, even with just 150 hp, and had a few up until 3-4 years ago when i took a break from them but a few weeks ago i decided to get back on track and purchased a modified one, 15t turbo, injectors and e85, also bilstein suspension... abit north of 300 horsepower, full throttle in 3rd instantly jail.... impossible to drive in the rain. But its absolutely a blast to drive, with the suspension its definitely a backroad/track weapon.
On the problem of dust coming out of vents, you should try removing the dash cover and clean the inside of it. Also change the cabin air filter, it's cheap, you'll find out that the car doesn't have any smell at all, I just love how odorless the car is.
I live in Thailand and own a 9000 CD 2.3i. It's powerful enough for everyday use and long cruise, and fuel economy is good for its period and performance.
The seat is what I feel the most comfortable as well, drove 1200km in one day before and it didn't give me sore butt or back, just a bit of leg fatigue as I don't have cruise control. It's base model 93 CD, very basic, manual AC, no airbags, analog clock. But I love the 2.3i, despite lower power, it has linear acceleration from having no turbo, it is instantaneous from low RPM, more useful in Thailand slower roads.
That engine bay is way cleaner than my '93 9000 5spd fpt cse!
They are fun. Would like to drive a areo 5spd
This video looks like it's from 90's
Eihä näyyä😂
Just finished the video, so I'm gonna add in my 'Sob' story.
I recently spotted a Saab 900 for sale. Of course you never know for sure until you see it (hell, not even after!), but it was in near perfect condition, had a great forest green coat, and was a manual. It was a beaut! I wanted it to be my first car, and as I rushed to secure it, I found out that it was already gone. A true tragedy, lol, but a testament to how desirable these cars are to those in the know.
dude i tought this video would have at least 200.000 views. this is great. keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed 🎉
Excellent video on an excellent car! Please upgrade to atleast full HD
Greetings from Sweden!
I have the 1996 Saab 9000 Aero not quite as in good condition as this one but I love it!
It was the most solid contender based on the Fiat Tipo platform.
“You wouldn’t understand unless you had one.”
😉 as the saying goes. Nice vid I miss my ‘97 cse. No woodgrain just black plastic, and a PROPER e-brake unlike these modern cars.
Brilliant video. Every time I see a CS like this I fall in love again. Just came across a 2.3 like this today. Eventually I need one alongside my 9-3 SportCombi
Hello from Australia. Very good review of these cars, well done YOU on a SAAB which is very much under the radar, but to the enthusiasts who know, the best and last SAAB before GM ruined the brand through cost cutting. I have a 1997, 5-speed manual in silver and its a 2 owner car. It's virtually immaculate in silver with black leather. As you may know genuine 9000 Aero's had different seats designed by Recaro I believe? These seats are sensational, some of the best in any car. And yes the performance of these cars even after all these years is still pretty good at 225 bhp. 330bhp is an easy upgrade, but some Swedish fans have that over 500 bhp to 672 bhp - down to as you say due to the engineering of the internals (but with upgraded heads, turbo, exhaust etc). Mine has been fitted with the popular Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential, which makes a difference even at standard tune.
This is a very informational video. I appreciate the Saab 9000 very much
@@EmmiGilbert thanks, Gilbert
Best car ever built
I love my 1998 saab 900 aero 5 speed. Shes a perfect combination of practicality and fun!
is it good for daily? Im looking for a first car and I always liked saabs!
"Well, i know one swedish man who are towing cars here in Sweden and he say that he never towing so many cars as the Saab! But it was the 900, it was not good at anything!
My car is 2018 Kia Stinger with 200 hp diesel engine and 0-100 km at 7 sec! My first car ever was Dodge Dart -65!
Thanks for sharing👍.
Lol yes the climate vent foam! Here’s a fix for you: those Saab air con units are programmable. Turn the key to ON but not starting the engine, set your desired temp and blower speed and vent output, then hold those buttons down (not the temp arrows) for 2 seconds until you see those little green light dots flash. Pls lmk if doesn’t work
@@adamweinberg4843 wow! Thank you for this!!!
*whoops sorry mate it’s just a simultaneous depress of the rightmost top and bottom buttons ( defrost and )
ALSO if interested in steering that’s quicker, more precise, and lighter on its feet, you might wanna try a front strut brace from Maptun or Abbott Saab-made specifically for 9000s
Difference is night and day and doesn’t sacrifice road comfort at all
I really like this cars! is this a good daily driver??
@@peterzin_2246 yes. It is currently my daily. Find one that's been well maintained!
Technically not an aero as it's a 1998 cse. For the last year of production these were fitted with the b234R 'Aero' motor when equipped with the 5 speed box as well as 'sport' suspension. This lacks all other Aero fittings however such as bodykit and interior.
i said this in the video
Buttery!
Oh yes
Only snobs don't like Saabs
Re the Climate control, sounds like you dont know how to use it. With the car running, set the Climate to your preferred setting and fan speed. Now press the Top Right and Bottom Right buttons together at the same time. Thats it, your default is now set. It will always start at that setting.
A lot of talking, no acceleration demo( Viewer such as I want to get the feeling of what this car is like, not just to listen to you
@@chillappreciator885 sorry. Will upload this when I get a chance. I need to get a camera mount to do this. Right now I only have a tripod in the back seat and harsh acceleration will knock it over. That being said, there are two short accelerations a few minutes into the driving portion.
NOT a triumph based engine.. at all!
Scania Designed and built the Venerable Saab engine and being a Highway truck maker (not a passenger car maker) overbuilt the thing in Long life / heavy duty truck fashion .
They eventually added Turbocharging another Truck staple.
NOT forged internals YOU guessed .. Wrong!
Nothing magical about the engine beyond being Overbuilt. But as result it does tolerate turbo boost ... safely.
Saab fitted smallish Turbos... NO idea what your info is... but it Sucks.
Autobox , from 96 onwards was Much improved over the intial Crappy versions. Late versions are actually durable.
Seats are OK But nothing exceptional. Leather , unfortunately wears out .. quickly. Lower spec Mouse fur wears MUCH better.
You really Do need to get out of your Gran's Basement a bit more often.
@@barenekid9695 read up:
eeuroparts.com/blog/get-to-know-an-engine-the-saab-b234r/
Education starts now!
Common knowledge: the engine originates from Triumph. The seats are deigned by Duxa and are the best in the world. Please be more cutious
The engine does originate from the triumph 8 valve 4 cyl. Although a lot of that dna started to vanish when the dohc came out and more changes were made to the block in 1986 when it was fitted in the 9000.