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Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

ChrDH — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:53:44 GMT

Ignace:

Perhaps it has something to do with incorporating design elements from Saab's history

as an airplane manufacturer ?

My gues is that it shows how much you are exceeding the speed limit (it has an optional camera reading speed signs I have read somewhere...) But only time will tell.

Anyway, this new über SAAB look very interesting, and with all the success Opel has with their Insignia, my bet is that this is the car that will save SAAB.

My father had a 96 v4 when I was a kid. Once it got stolen, but they didn't get very far, just 200 meters, then they concluded that driving in reverse was not their idea of a fun ride

best regards

Christian

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

vikinger — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:59:19 GMT

beocool:

Ignace:

Perhaps it has something to do with incorporating design elements from Saab's history

as an airplane manufacturer ?

My guess it's exactly that!

Great pictures of the new 9-5 Beocool and Ignace! That speedometer looks really intriguing...... does it show the horizon??? Adjustable suspension settings for varying loads? Or just headlamp dip angle???

The more remote Saab automobile becomes from Saab aero, the more they seem to want to make the connection!

Graham

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

Daniel — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:38:25 GMT

I have a 900 S from 97. 260 000 km and it goes like a Swiss watch. I took a look at the 9-3 but the 900 will take more cargo and with two kids that is high on the list.

The 900 look so good as convertible. Maybe next one ...

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

beocool — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:13:46 GMT

Ignace:

Perhaps it has something to do with incorporating design elements from Saab's history

as an airplane manufacturer ?

My guess it's exactly that!

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

Ignace — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:35:51 GMT

Regarding the new 9-5,
i wonder what the central instrument is supposed to be / add;

It shows km/h, but that's what the normal round instrument also displays,
so why the additional one in the center ?
Perhaps it has something to do with incorporating design elements from Saab's history
as an airplane manufacturer ?

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

Ignace — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:28:12 GMT

Next to the turbo, we used to own a Saab 99 EMS

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

beocool — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:15:51 GMT

the dash...

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

beocool — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:59:41 GMT

the back...

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

beocool — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:54:58 GMT

The front...

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

beocool — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:47:10 GMT

The new 9-5...

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

.......... — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:18:43 GMT

I love Saabs! I currently have a 9-5 Sportwagon as my daily driver (GM I realise!). Last summer I bought a 900 T16S Convertible as a toy and had so much fun in it!

Here is a pic:

I miss that car!

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

Cleviebaby — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:29:26 GMT

Really pleased to see such an enthusiastic bunch of Saab owning Beoworlders.

Currently run an 1996 9000 CSE which is big, comfortable and ideal for collecting mint M100s from Scotland (in my dreams).

Previous Saab was a series 1 900 Turbo 16S Aero which I loved dearly. Currently looking for a late Series 1 900 Turbo 16s Aero Convertible in Dark Grey. Same vintage as my BS 2500/LX5500/MX1500! Stuck in the early 90s, I'm afraid.

However at current rate of buying 70s B&O, funds may dry up soon!

Cleve

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

burantek — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:46:36 GMT

Interesting to see mention of Audis in the thread as well! -as that is what we daily drive.

Back to the 900 in my pic above -there is actually some B&o behind my ownership of the car!

Growing up, my neighbor (childhood friend) bought the car new when he graduated from college. I thought he was crazy and could never understand why he had decided on the Saab. I always considered them quirky, odd, and goofy. I drove the car and was underwhelmed. It seemed heavy and well built, but lacking in power. As we were in our early 20's, I thought he bought something that the odd professor uncle might buy. We spent a good deal of time in the car and he was happy and that is all that really counted.

Anyway, fast forward 20 years and I had just bought a MX5000 out of Manhattan. I called my friend who lived a few blocks from the MX owner and made arrangements for him to take delivery of the set. All I needed now was to get the set transported south to my locale. As we talked back and forth, he mentioned he was selling his dear old Saab. Being a sentamentalist (read: I need to get that MX down here!) I bought the Saab! He had an upcoming business trip down my way, so he loaded the MX in the rear and drove on down. I suppose it turned out to be the highest I ever paid for shipping!

The car I remembered not liking very much 20 years ago was now mine!?! I use it occasionaly as a grocery-getter and being the only manual car I currently own, it is really fun to jump in and scoot around. I have actually grown rather fond of it! It has to have one of the largest rear storage areas of any similar 3 door hatchback! It handles rather well, and has excellent feel thru the steering. I love the commanding seating position and view. The controls are a bit flimsy, but work fine. I also really like the manual roof. It gets very good MPG. I guess the only beef is the same as when it was new -not enough power, but of course that is why they had the Turbo model too! It reminds me of my other Swedish love and remarkably they look so similar...

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

beocool — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:15:16 GMT

I like the pre GM Saabs for their design, overall build quality, ergonomics and individuality. On the down side I find all Saabs I've tried out rather uninspiring to drive. Must be the weight distribution and front wheel drive, I suppose. If I remember correctly they also lost a great deal of their value in the first few years, at least they did over here in Holland.

They've come up with some nice prototypes the last few years, so I hope not all is lost. I would hate to see the brand disappear.

Re: How many Beoworlders are also Saab enthusiasts?

Bart — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:06:11 GMT

A great brand and it shares quite a few values with B&O !! I learned to drive in a Saab 99 and ended up a few years ago in a new 9-3, just like pictured below. Fast, luxurious and red! Alas I got an Audi A6 right now but hopefully Saab survives well and will flourish under the wings of Koeingsegg Group. Can't wait to trade the A6 in for the 9-5.

BTW Koenigsegg Group will own Saab, together with some other Norwegian investors and even GM will hold a 10% share. Koenigegg Cars is only a small part of this investment group, but what a wonderful one!! So different from the dreadful Opel-connection.

Bart