What's the opinion on Saab's round here?

Raza · March 27, 2012, 04:57:59 PM

Quote from: 565 on March 27, 2012, 04:05:43 PM
Speaking of SAAB. The medical student I'm on rotation with just had her 2002 Saab 9-3 radiator explode, leaving her stranded at the hospital.

Beds, showers, food, and a change of clothes provided. Seems like a great place to break down.

S204STi · March 27, 2012, 05:11:16 PM

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2012, 04:32:12 PM
Yeah, it must have been the head gasket, or something.

An off day, Nick? You're usually on top of this shit.

WookieOnRitalin · March 28, 2012, 09:48:11 AM

Very low.

Saab as a manufacturer did so many stupid things that raised repair costs on vehicles. They never made generic parts. They made SAAB ONLY parts that you could ONLY buy from Saab. Computer technology that could not be repaired.

When they work, they're great. When they don't (quite often), they're useless and a magnet for stress. I will never recommend a Saab to anyone ever again. The fact they are bankrupt right now speaks volumes.

SVT666 · March 28, 2012, 10:00:09 AM

My opinion? Terrible. That's why they don't exist anymore.

TurboDan · March 29, 2012, 08:19:54 PM

Yeah I replaced a radiator. I believe it was shortly before the turbocharger went.

SVT666 · March 30, 2012, 12:14:47 AM

Quote from: TurboDan on March 29, 2012, 08:19:54 PM
Yeah I replaced a radiator. I believe it was shortly before the turbocharger went.

Jeebus. What didn't break?

Champ · March 30, 2012, 07:14:08 AM

Quote from: TurboDan on March 29, 2012, 08:19:54 PM
Yeah I replaced a radiator. I believe it was shortly before the turbocharger went.

Crazy - I've had 4 Saab's total:
1987 900 - 225,000 before I sold it
1991 900 - 175,000 before I sold it
1997 900 - 130,000 before I sold it
2000 9-3 - 139,000 on it right now and still going

All original turbo's. I've never known anyone personally who has actually needed a new turbo on their Saab. Sorry it happened to you!

TurboDan · March 31, 2012, 05:01:27 PM

Quote from: SVT666 on March 30, 2012, 12:14:47 AM
Jeebus. What didn't break?

Ironically nothing electronic ever really broke in that car. But everything mechanical did... sometimes twice. LOL.

TurboDan · March 31, 2012, 05:02:41 PM

Quote from: Champ on March 30, 2012, 07:14:08 AM
All original turbo's. I've never known anyone personally who has actually needed a new turbo on their Saab. Sorry it happened to you!

Ha, the turbo went randomly one day when I was driving home from buying lunch. No noises, no lights, no nothing. I was at a red light, and when I accelerated after it turned green, black smoke was coming out of the car like crazy and the power was reduced.