Opinions on the Saab 9-2X

FC · 07-26-2004, 08:51 PM

I keep seeing commercials for it and can't help but think that it would be a great, fun car to have as a commuter car here in New England. Unfortunately it is pretty expensive new, but a used one a few years from now doesn't seem like a bad deal. It should be pretty reliable since it really is a subaru, but it is more refined and it looks better.

I keep thinking that in 4-5 years (hopefully when I will be able to have a fun sportscar) I may get an even swap for my 330i, but wonder if it is a good trade-off. I would have AWD and I'd guess it would be cheaper to maintain as an older car vs a 330i.

Just rambling (everyone seems to be doing that 'round here lately :P ).

dan · 07-26-2004, 08:57 PM

it's ugly

ff · 07-26-2004, 09:06 PM

Is that the commercial where they claim AWD improves cornering ability?

Nick M3 · 07-26-2004, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ff

Is that the commercial where they claim AWD improves cornering ability?

Well... It beats the Saab alternative.

Frankly, I think the Saabaru is stupid. Get the real thing or don't get it.

SCA · 07-26-2004, 09:40 PM

Saw one in person. Total POS interior.

zach · 07-26-2004, 09:42 PM

It's selling like poop. Saab hates it. They ARE, however, going to market this shit out of it.

FC · 07-26-2004, 09:55 PM

Interesting responses. From the C&D review it just seemed like they were charging too high a premium for a slightly more refined and better-looking WRX. I figured the used car market would take care of that.

I haven't seen one in person.

blee · 07-26-2004, 10:00 PM

I happen to like the idea and the car. The exterior style is a little derivative, but it's still unmistakably Saab and I think it's quite nice. I would only get the turbo version, which does come at a rather high premium over the WRX. Still, I think it's a nice car, and depreciation should help with the premium bit.

FC · 07-26-2004, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by blee

I happen to like the idea and the car. The exterior style is a little derivative, but it's still unmistakably Saab and I think it's quite nice. I would only get the turbo version, which does come at a rather high premium over the WRX. Still, I think it's a nice car, and depreciation should help with the premium bit.

That was exactly my thought process.

nate · 07-27-2004, 12:12 AM

vanilla

07-26-2004, 08:51 PM	#1
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,264	Opinions on the Saab 9-2X I keep seeing commercials for it and can't help but think that it would be a great, fun car to have as a commuter car here in New England. Unfortunately it is pretty expensive new, but a used one a few years from now doesn't seem like a bad deal. It should be pretty reliable since it really is a subaru, but it is more refined and it looks better. I keep thinking that in 4-5 years (hopefully when I will be able to have a fun sportscar) I may get an even swap for my 330i, but wonder if it is a good trade-off. I would have AWD and I'd guess it would be cheaper to maintain as an older car vs a 330i. Just rambling (everyone seems to be doing that 'round here lately :P ).

07-26-2004, 08:57 PM	#2
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	it's ugly __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

07-27-2004, 12:12 AM	#10
nate Oh, are they? Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: S4 Location: H-town Posts: 10,270	vanilla __________________ "People keep saying I'm crazy as hell, but sooner or later they're going to realize I know what I'm talking about." - Charles Barkley

07-26-2004, 09:06 PM	#3
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	Is that the commercial where they claim AWD improves cornering ability?

07-26-2004, 09:40 PM	#5
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,049	Saw one in person. Total POS interior.

07-26-2004, 09:42 PM	#6
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	It's selling like poop. Saab hates it. They ARE, however, going to market this shit out of it.

07-26-2004, 09:55 PM	#7
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,264	Interesting responses. From the C&D review it just seemed like they were charging too high a premium for a slightly more refined and better-looking WRX. I figured the used car market would take care of that. I haven't seen one in person.

07-26-2004, 10:00 PM	#8
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	I happen to like the idea and the car. The exterior style is a little derivative, but it's still unmistakably Saab and I think it's quite nice. I would only get the turbo version, which does come at a rather high premium over the WRX. Still, I think it's a nice car, and depreciation should help with the premium bit.