2002 Saab 9-5 Aero - One Take

This 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero is a mostly stock example driven daily by its owner all over the US. It features a 2.3L Turbocharged Four-Cylinder engine with a manual transmission. Its mild upgrade list includes EBC Brake Rotors and Pads, Bilstein Rear and Sachs front struts, and BF Goodrich Sport Comp 2 Tires. It is a well-mannered cruiser that would make quite the comfortable daily driver or road tripper.
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This should be a rarity because there are no Saabs in California so this is Daniel.
When did you move from Vermont? [LAUGHS] I'm just kiddin I was born in the Valley, actually.
2.3 four-cylinder turbo with the big turbo.
For you, I've got new Sport Comp 2s Ooh! Those are good tires.
Yes, new EBC rotors and pads and we delayed the shoot so I can get new struts so we've got A block in the back, stocks in the front.
They really are this one is a hydraulic so it's a little nicer.
Saabs are good for learning easy Now I learned on my '95 900 when I used to have it.
Yeah! How great were those? Yeah, I loved it.
Is this seat heater on right now? Yeah, you can turn it off.
Anyway, what drew you to the 9-5? Well, before this I had a '95 Saab 900.
Which was the only result? No, there's plenty of options? Are there? I don't see Saabs very often.
But I like Saabs; they're safe, they're individualistic.
Yeah it's a European car that's not a BMW or Mercedes And it's near luxury Yeah it's mostly when these were new this was pretty luxury I think.
I see you've got your car camping stickers and your Coachella sticker so is this you're like Coachella hotel? It is, I take it to Coachella every year.
You get good fuel economy? Yeah, it can - I get about 20, 21.
I've taken it as far North as Seattle, as far East as Vegas and as far South as Coachella.
156 thousand miles how many miles were on it when you got it? I bought it 3 years ago at 98 thousand Okay, and has it been a champ? Mostly.
What is broken that you've had to fix? Quite a few things, you can see them all on my Wheelwell.
So to name them let's see: fuel pump, starter, alternator, battery, old serpentine belt.
Alright so not terrible I mean those are some things but not really catastrophic yeah and you're talking about a car that had a hundred km on it when you bought it so alright, alright.
And three years ago it was $5000 I say it's served you pretty well I've enjoyed it.
It's got me in trouble you could get in trouble with this.
That's what the smoothness and it got really smooth powers you could be up-what is that? Coyote Yeah Kinda cute one too you can easily be up in 80 or 90 miles an hour.
I can believably admit to 90 mph 'cos I've been ticketed for that.
You're good [LAUGHS] I like that - you know I have a really bad back - so I really like this like upright driving position and the visibility is really good I should have told you about the lumbar support that's kind of- tell me about it now It's on the side, it's a knob It should be fully engaged though It feels like it's engaged... I just messed it all up I ruined it.
I usually go to... I can't remember the name right now but they're in Simi Valley, right behind Jack In The Box I'll shout out Swedish Pro-Tech in Hermosa.
The good news is, you're kind of invisible in this; no one's really looking at a silver Saab.
Yeah I got that ticket at 4 in the morning so there's only one to look at.
DANIELS: Yeah the synchros are failing in third definitely, in second and fourth sometimes but third is the trouble child.
The only issue with this engine is oil issues.
Oiling issues, you were saying? Yeah, oil isssues.
That could be catastrophic Well I'm pretty good at picking on top of it Like oil leaking or oil pressure? Well I've got a very slow oil leak and I think it's combined with burning oil as well Ah well that's what an old Ger- I almost said German an old European car is for.
I can definitely be on board with you there, Daniel.
Thanks man, check out Daniel's Wheelwell to see what it takes to keep a Saab 9-5 running and apparently it's quite a bit but it's worth it for the seats.
All the interior money went to the seats - press the plastic under the speedo.

[@party_boy69]

I've never once regretted joining a Saab forum on facebook. No doge profile pics, no hella horns, people don't vape or wear flat brims...they just ask a question and someone else gives them an answer or at least tries to help

[@LUNCHMONEY4numbers]

steve That describes WaSaabi perfectly XD

[@alexsaab8089]

The answer is always DIC

[@jeroen3657]

They are to busy operating patients for that.

[@HReadDavis]

holy shit this sounds glorious

[@hiphopj88]

Alex SAAB True about 90% of the time lol I had a 99 9-3 and loved it! The forums were always great. Still have some poly bushings I never got to install before the head gasket blew and I got a Honda :/

[@Balo657]

Saab's are underrated cars, super comfortable, fast, and luxurious for the money you pay for.

[@neutroI]

In Sweden It is not a underrated car because it is a Swedish car

[@robin212]

Sixten Sixten still kinda underrated in Sweden as well

[@neutroI]

@Robin Gustavsson ja me den är ju ganska vanlig att se där

[@stlblues1000]

Who would have guessed that Jesus drives a Saab?!

[@MyStonerMind420]

Boosted VR4 how times have changed, he used to drive a Honda - John 12:49: For I did not speak of my own accord.

[@DeftonesFan867]

My Stoner Mind I lost it.

[@YouArentSlick]

Boosted VR4 who would have guess that Jesus drives a Saab to Coachella every year

[@hugo-yb5po]

was looking for this, thanks

[@lukasschmitz7231]

who would have guessed that god reaches more mpg than his son

[@fakealexstrong]

Honestly I think it's chill af that this guy made sure to work on the brakes and suspension prior to the shoot. I mostly appreciate that.

[@ChaosphereIX]

Tuned Saab 9-5s are crazy fast on a roll, with 300hp and tq. The faster they go, the faster they accelerate. I love my 9-3 SS. Saab have the best seats other than Volvo. Like Alfa Romeos, only the owners truly could appreciate how special they are. They are great road trip cars, great winter cars. Cheap to buy, cheap to maintain...and can be made fast with a simple tune. They are reliable too - the things that went wrong on this car would go on any other car at 100k miles.

[@Jaroneko]

9-5s are reliable, smooth and comfortable _if_ you look after them. They are complicated enough with enough "SAABisms", that neglecting maintenance or just doing "the usual stuff" and not what the manufacturer specifies will lead you to trouble and unfortunately there are examples that will work fine on a test drive but are so far gone in many parts that you may have a heap of trouble when it all starts going wrong. My basis for saying this is having had maybe a dozen SAABs total in the family over time and my retired father having two 9-5s at the moment, both of which I largely look after. That said, they really are great long haulers when you keep them in shape.

[@hp9999999]

ChaosphereIX On my second 9-5, far from cheap to maintain and I'm writing this as I'm having the engine in mine replaced at 309k km...but agreed with everything else!

[@ChaosphereIX]

my 9-3 is cheap as hell to maintain, although I do take good care of it. As with any Euro car, it is no Corolla - they need a little TLC and attention/preventative maintenance and will reward you with many years of trouble free driving. 300,000kms on a 2.3T engine is good AFAIK. Cheap to maintain as in any GM mech can work on it, any indy can work on it [except for electrics that is an issue]...and parts are not any more expensive than any GM product.

[@edwardlongshanks827]

I had a '93 9000 Aero and it had probably the best seats of any car I've owned or driven.

[@robm425]

ChaosphereIX unfortunately my 03 Saab 9-5 linear hates the winters the thing struggles to start when cold

[@Pyrex_lex]

I bought a manual saab 1999 saab 9-5 aero with 260k as a joke for $200 got it running for another $100 and it's been my daily since with only oil changes and and some brake pads hasn't let me down

[@buutyeater4438]

lexXx1005 umm they started making Aeros in 2000

[@mc3films]

Yes, yes, yes! Such an underrated car!

[@gustavoramirez-rangel5773]

I have this car, and it's very fast.

[@mc3films]

gustavo ramirez-rangel I agree!

[@simonvs5401]

I mean it was quite ridiculous that matt said '' I would not classify this car as a sport car' Lol this car weighs 1500 kg and it got 250 hp so that car can be really fast. Well of course if you're only used to driving ferraris and lambos which most of us aren't you're gonna see this car as a slow one.

[@FeistyPineapple]

That RCR shirt!

[@bullsfan2021]

+10 hp

[@GiulioImparato]

I was surprised it was grey and not BROOOWWN

[@OAK_MTN]

First symptom of a shemale porn addiction!

[@TrionicSeven]

Yes! A Saab on The Smoking Tire! :D

[@historyofsaabcars3192]

Trionic Seven when I see a legend in the comments :O

[@inigomontoya6806]

He is not a fan.

[@manowar5516]

Wow, do I miss these cars! Especially the Aero wagons with a manual.

[@Jaroneko]

It's the same car with a different shaped trunk. They're identical from the C-pillar forwards. (We have both) I do like the look of the wagon better and it's obviously the more practical one fitting half an apartment in there if need be.

[@EnVi99]

Here's one for you then: c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/34303705361_d09ef3ff49_o.jpg

[@manowar5516]

En Vi That's nice!!!

[@mike325ci]

I've been searching for a pre-facelift/early 9-5 Aero Wagon Manual for years now, and haven't found one yet... But I just stumbled across a 9-3 Viggen, so I'm getting that in the meantime!

[@MotorFrozes]

More Saabs!

[@Gorilla_Jones]

RIP SAAB, I owned four of them including an SPG and an original 9000 Aero. Great cars, I miss them.

[@777jones]

The 9000 Aero was a great machine. SPG to :D

[@mds2465]

I loved those cars. If I could afford to get another one right now I would

[@jkarra2334]

My wife drives 9-5 2.3 t aero wagon with mild tuning, 360Hp on wheels, and this is with stock internals but modified exhaust, turbo , sparkpl., and engine management and better clutch to handle raised torque + slightly bigger injectors and fuel pump ...(stock is 260Hp on crank) And this one is daily driver(been in family with that tuning for 6 years allready, driven every day average `bout 20.000 Km / year), i had one 9-3 with forged pistons +machined head + slightly bigger turbo (hx35) + lim. diff slip and same tuning parts than my wifes car have and i dynoed 440Hp on wheels. Saabs are so easy to tune to 500Hp mark, after that you need to change few parts but i know many guys who has almost 500Hp saab as daily driver...

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

that's freakin awsome

[@TheBIGJake111]

If that's what your wife drives.... what do you drive?

[@ChaosphereIX]

my wife drives our tuned Saab 9-3 2.0T. I drive our modified Alfa Romeo 155 2.5 V6. [dunno if you were asking me, just thought I would share].

[@jkarra2334]

Hahaha, 2.5l turbodiesel, all 89Hp or 66Kw :) im the slow guy on the road....

[@YourAverageEmile]

Yo, if youre running over 300bhp have a look at changing to forged internals as the pistons tend to melt at around that figure

[@Punisher9419]

I love Saabs.

[@VihuelaTv]

The saab was my first car I ever had accident in, when I was 12 I took my girlfriend to gravity hill out in Sylmar Ca and spun out. After that I was hooked. At 30 now own a 2013 Si, 2001 integra Rs, 2005 350z and a ap2 s2k. Brought back some memories lol. Local cop pulled over. Had a bunch of chips spilled on the seats, and all I remember was "boii, you young. If I was on duty I'd take you in. Here, call your parents come pick ya up" damn, best day of my life.

[@user-hr2zy7ct8h]

is missing. it sounds like you have enough sportscars, if you ever find yourself having to many you can give any of them to me. ofc I don't have money to pay for them.

[@xXdaGenocideXx]

if only i was close to Cali. I got a stage 3 Saab pushing just over 300 hp. Surprisingly they make good sports cars too.

[@syracusa]

made

[@kyle-gs4ec]

Geno I'm building a b235r motor which will be good for 1000whp with Wössner Pistons, Verdi Rods... I don't plan to ever come close to that number but between 400 and 500whp on e85 and a gt2876R fully done over Koni Suspension and Eibach springs. At the moment I am at 315wheel on e85 and 60lb injectors. I have a 2000 Viggen. Ghost build in the making. Not a straight line jet but a multipurpose road/ track car.

[@xXdaGenocideXx]

900 Saab that's sounds great. upload a video oNcE it's done!

[@dclay8412]

phantom Make! As in present! Saabs are still being made between a Chinese company and Swedish engineer/designers under the NEVS name.

[@erichenry1472]

I had a 2001 Aero. had the optional BBS wheel package. perfect road trip car. drove from Sacramento to San Diego on one tank of gas and the counter showed I still had 60 miles to empty. Great power for its time. when new 120 MPH + was easily attained, and it felt glued to the ground the entire time. I miss that car!

[@AndrewLane87]

The day has arrived, lol. Great video! I've owned 6 SAAB 9-5s and currently have two. In Europe a lot of people tune saabs and quite a few in the US now as well. I've seen this motor with 1000hp and because GM had there hands in things you can mate them to many transmissions including a T56 for your RWD needs. They are definitely an odd ball and can be quite the sleeper and they're comfortable and safe. As far as oil issues all you need is some good full synthetic oil and regular oil changes and it won't be an issue. He probably needs a few simple seals. Maybe one day I'll make it out to Calli with a big turbo 9-5 and you can have a go Matt.

[@Mrb00st]

I'm a simple man. I see Saab, I click like.

[@oOJakkeOo]

As a swede who drives a BMW, I have to say that Saab will always have a place in my turbo charged heart.

[@alvinross7243]

Lowered 488, Kit race car, and a Saab 9-5 aero. Thank you for being professional matt

[@rachelgaddis6093]

When I tell you that in the 18 months i owned my 03 9-5, I had every single issue that he listed. I got physical pains when he started talking about the oil leak. I never actually got that one fixed. I took it in for an oil change and the mechanic told me there was no oil in my car and to tow it to a saab specialist. Spent as much as was paid for the car in repairs in such a short time. Still the best car I've ever had. Miss it every day. I hope to own several when I've got the money for that.

[@mikes1929]

Call me crazy, and I'm sure you all will...but I still long for a 9-5 aero. I adored these cars. Very comfortable, and while not drag strip racers, they would eat up the highway quite well.

[@MatthewThePrincess]

I went from a 2003 9-3 to a 2008 9-5 and I really love it. The seats really are awesome.

[@wp31144]

Love the low nose of the 9-5, the wheels really fill up the wells for a great look.

[@whatfourtwo5277]

RCR t -shirt lol.

[@660adv]

cool man. nice to see someone with something a bit different!

[@Suzuki1776]

I've been waiting for this. I have a 9-5 myself so this is very cool to see!

[@rytissa]

wait, is Mr. Regular's name Bryan???

[@UnlinealHand]

Yup, it's not really a secret anymore. Matt's said it like 2 or 3 times now in videos and podcasts. Also, if you go back far enough on Kutztown University Radio's facebook page you can find his full name. But if you meet him in person he straight up says to call him Brian.

[@zloychechen5150]

quite regular though

[@yitznewton]

Last name is Regular, duh

[@wobblysauce]

Bryan Fiber.

[@PetrolHead1]

Bryan BROWN

[@norgtube]

Dat 9:06 hair toss on point

[@AmesiesCorner]

Let see someone bring you a Saab Sonett, Saab's only sports car!

[@Loebane]

My dad had a Sonett III, I loved that car.

[@DeePaignall]

I'd like to see Matt try to get into the Sonett, and it not break ;) Great vids Amesie, (plus you put me onto Mustie1).

[@CasualGearheads]

Nice to see ya Amesie. Keepin' it outta the cabbage? :D

[@TrionicSeven]

This should definitely happen!

[@P6fitz]

Hey, Amesie! Funny seeing you here.

[@rahulshah1408]

These cars handle really well with the Koni FSD suspension. It completely transformed my car.

[@dannyjr7997]

I got my 1999 Saab 9-5 for $750! 205k on her and still runs/drives/feels smooth. Best bang for your buck imo. Can build these and make over 500hp to the wheels! mrBman did!

[@knightwolf200612]

I simply love it! My boss 15 years ago had a few, 1 sedan, later estates. I drove them quite a few times for hundreds of miles as my boss's personal driver, from the Netherlands all the way to the Alps. They are so fast, while still being very comforable. The balance between performance and comfort is just superb. No Mercedes, Audi or BMW (of same era, ofcourse) can compete! Years later when I worked as a car detailer I drove too many cars, but the Saab's felt always the best. I'm wanting a 9-5 Vector or Aero for a long time now but still wasn't able to. Hopefully within the next few years. I just HAVE to own one at least once... The reason Saab's are so good is that the engineers kept on engineering despite out of budget. That's the best spirit you can have as a car brand. And because Saab was too much underrated made them bankrupt. I still can't believe how it didn't become more popular.

[@nelsonsubaru]

Mucho love for SAAB.

[@adamhinckley5062]

Lmao I have a Saab 9-5 and can confirm that the oil issues are real

[@EmileGrognard]

I'm driving a 01 9-5 with 360000+km and it's the best daily ever, only things needed are the regular oil changes. Only had my fuel pump die on me but that's been the only issue in 16 years.

[@Kevvedajsel]

E85 tune, exhaust and a bigger ic and this thing'll move let me tell ya

[@ChaosphereIX]

why bother? Because it is fast? Budget turbo power that will embarrass many sports cars from a roll...9-5s and 9-3s are capable of making big power with some simple mods...oh and they usually are manual. I love my 9-3SS with 270hp/280tq with only a tune. Great budget family cars.

[@Nikochicoo]

I'm running 320hp with just tuning and changing to bigger injectors! 9-5 2008

[@ChaosphereIX]

320hp is pushing the 2.3 internals a little hard...John from JZW told me he does not recommend going over 300hp without internal work done. Good luck with your engine :)

[@Nikochicoo]

Been running it 80 000kms ;) and the job was done at Nordic :) but yea any higher you need T5 bottoms , T5 cams etc Also the automatic transmission can handle 520nm as a max. Which i'm reaching 318hp and 516nm with E85

[@TheFatLobster]

Running E85 with bigger injectors and a magnetic valve kit at 1,1bar of boost making around 250hp on my 2.0t T5 9-3.

[@torryminers2177]

FACT HE SMOKES THAT LOUD🔥

[@eezeegeezaa]

I love this fucking and I typed this during the ad at the start. Former 9000 carlsson owner

[@Eiermann5000]

Yay, another Saab video!

[@Shreddah]

such a chill guy.

[@hondamttttttttttt]

He need to drive a tuned saab

[@TheSmokingTire]

RealZGaming I have driven several Tuned saabs

[@ChaosphereIX]

I hear ya Matt, but I think what he was trying to get at was this was a poor representation of what a Saab 9-5 is capable of. Kinda refreshing to have some stock vehicles sprinkled in there, however. I am just happy another Saab was on the channel.

[@AKhellbindeR]

He drove one a few years back. Don't remember if it was for /drive or TST.

[@Thepar123]

ChaosphereIX Generally Matt reviews 3 of each car: stockish, tuned-ish, and heavily modified, then if something crazy modified comes up that or rare versions, etc.

[@FireflyActual]

Funny how a well-spoken owner can make a video like this enjoyable to watch despite the fact the car isn't really a tyre smoker. Thanks Jesus.

[@jd71]

You're welcome my son.

[@Agathorn]

My first car was a Saab 900 from 1987. Second car was Saab 9-5 Aero automatic from 2000. It was very comfortable and resonably fast! Really loved the ventilated leather seats in the summer and the big stereo with 10 speakers was fantastic! Pilot-mode/night-mode was really nice in the dark. Very good winter car here in Sweden as well! It´s a really good cruiser but has nothing on the tuned beemer 135 I have now when it comes to sheer driving pleasure and high speed stability!

[@GameTieTV]

2:48 look at those tire marks haha. one of them ran right into that left side of the hill for sure haha!

[@0to60videos]

Seinfeld on a budget.

[@southhillfarm2795]

I'm on my third Saab, very reliable and super comfortable. Engine power beats most V8's and keeps up with some pretty fancy machines and gets 7.5 L/100k. Have a 2007 93 station wagon. No one knows you are there. It is not a look at me, see what I'm driving kind of car. It just drives like one.

[@TechCars]

This was just so awesome to see. A Saab 9-5 Aero in Matt's channel! If I could I would give you 10 thumbs up, but I could only give one! Keep up the good work. Would love to see a Saab TurboX on the channel. That car with it's eLSD will just love those type of roads... Cheers!

[@bbehzadi413]

The Saab 9-5 when modified can be a lot of fun! My 02 wagon on coilovers and stage 3 upgrade with a TD04 swap can hand corners

[@robertblake8609]

No Saabs in Cali? crazy talk

[@stephenschachter6658]

Been waiting for a long time to see you get behind the wheel of a 9-5 Aero Matt! I had an '03 and it was certainly a contender for the best car I've ever owned. Eventually went with a BSR tune that killed my motor but you know how that goes. You nailed it on the comfort of the seats and being a roadtrip cruiser. That said, just from your reaction I'm not sure this guys car was all there mechanically. The 9-5 Aero was faster than the same year 996 Turbo 40-70 which should have covered most of your drive there with some serious pull at the front wheels. Hopefully the owner finds this but you might want to try plugging your boost pressure switch line too see if you get some power back.

[@ChaosphereIX]

I agree, this car seemed a little down on power. Saabs of yore were typical heavily turbocharged FWD cars - heavy surge in mid range, torque steer. Mine gives a satisfying shove when I floor it. This seemed to be lacking that shove.

[@alebone_]

I recently bought a 9-5 aero Stage 3 tuned (Software, 3" dp and exhaust) with ~300hp. And over 100km/h it really pulls. Because of the shitty tires that came on it I have some wheelspin issues though

[@madzone9090]

Stephen Schachter i think its 169kw saab for usa.normaly it comes with 184

[@IceMan-il7dx]

A beast. A comfy, underestimated beast. Even in 2017.

[@antivanti]

SAABs are usually overbuilt and overengineered but the one thing they NEVER figured out was how to make the SAAB signs not loose the color. I was actually thinking "hey the insignia on the hood still has the... oh the one on the steering wheel is busted"

[@avenger836]

I'm from VT... and I drive an 06 9-3 Aero. He nailed the stereotype

[@mfmf100]

Think these are totally underrated cars.

[@CameronEly]

What a great car! I am so glad that Saabs are being featured here!

[@sergiobessa7198]

Hi from Portugal! I love SAAB,born from jets! I have a 9000 CSE Turbo and a 900 Coupe Turbo. Awesome cars!

[@klasseact6663]

I paused the video to say this, surprised this guy doesn't drive a Subaru! I mean he looks like the guys you see in those commercials, now I will push play again. Btw, cool shirt!

[@12345highlands]

Wanna hear a Saab story? They went out of business.

[@hondacrx0]

mydickcuresaids Dra åt helvete.

[@fredschriks8554]

mydickcuresaids They come back in Chinese hands.

[@carnagegalassi4798]

Saab always had shitty grills. They remind me of the crappy things in life ,like owning a Isuzu Amigo .

[@MrKeepitup83]

Wanna hear another?? Their gearboxes went out too.

[@bullsfan2021]

Bruh i'm dead

[@777jones]

EBC brake bads! Ooh lala lol. I really like the 2002-2005 9-5 body. Great cars.

[@thijstuinstra8616]

Great video! Mines 2003 is E85 prepped, 310hp, new bilsteins shock absorbers, great car for business, fun and family. Very solid on the road. If you get frequent checkups maintenance cost is very okay

[@gootywooty]

Finally! I've been waiting ever since the 900C vid came out.

[@v_alexiadis]

Really cool car!

[@saifhd001]

That 488 in the background looks sick, really loving the one takes Matt! Keep up the great videos!

[@Sentraman4]

I will forever love these cars.

[@inigomontoya6806]

I have a Viggen which has the same 2.3 engine, and is prone to sludging. I haven't heard that dreaded pump starvation whine yet, and will eventually pull the pan, but plan on replacing all the bushings first. I have had two 900s and currently drive a '11 9-3 manual as a daily, so I am hooked.

[@campturtle]

Man, I miss my SAAB

[@mds2465]

Me too

[@daltonv5206]

first car was a 2002 9-3 SE. drove the snot out of that thing. I mean hard. off-road. took it to 143mph. drove through blizzards. that car was really good in the snow for some reason.

[@EpicSqu1rrel]

Saab got cars right in so many ways. Tune this and have FUN! especially with a B234 bottom end swap in to the T7 head

[@BiffBallbag]

"Yeah, this is 02 luxury.........I think." Fucking died laughing

[@EastonUlster]

love my 2008 93 estate,what a sleeper,the thing is a beast,but i get 55 mpg on motorway

[@kingofnines213]

Never watched within the literal first minute before, have a good day Matt :P

[@jd-py5nm]

i have always wanted a saab living in idaho one of these with snow tires would be amazing.

[@mabs503]

FINALLY a car that I've owned :) That's a lot of money. Sold my -02 Aero for $1500 4 years ago with 140000 miles on it... but that's in Sweden though.

[@rms4455]

You would love Maryland! I see multiple Saabs everyday!

[@mds2465]

I’m in Arlington and I’ve noticed that also

[@EYVOAuto]

Very nice car! Really wish mine had been a manual - can't wait to pick up another SAAB one day!

[@SorryCounter1]

The one take i have been waiting for

[@Saabjock]

The 9-5 Aero is a good cruiser. If you want to drive very long distances and arrive well preserved, there is no better car. The oil 'issue' on those cars is manageable by first, dropping the sump and cleaning the pickup screen..then fit the latest PCV update kit and finally using only a good quality full synthetic oil and changing it at the correct interval. Modding that 9-5 T7 block past 270-280 hp is pushing it. The T5 (earlier) block and internals were much, much stronger and did not suffer the piston blow-by issue. Those are good for massive HP and torque with very little changes. The hot setup is to build the 2.3 around the 9000 block with a good set of forged pistons and the T7 head. Properly tuned and modded, 300+ hp can be had...and quite reliably. Horsepower ratings in the 260-285 range for these cars are all you'll ever need anyway, since putting more to the ground is extremely difficult in such a light FWD car.

[@johntyson]

I feel like the Saab brand could have been saved had the people known that it was the car of choice for ginger Jesus to roll on Coachella.

[@blazecarr]

Very clean car!

[@savethenines4476]

WooHoo! SAAB content!!!

[@Boblee1975]

Saab love =)

[@joppatoad]

Sporting the Regular Car Reviews shirt!

[@647killa]

Always will be a Saab fan. Best bang for your buck used car. Both my 900S and 9-3 2.0t have been more reliable than my Acura Integra and Lexus RX300. If you want a european car without breaking the bank, buy a Swedish Saab or Volvo. And the Saab turbo models handle great and put you in your seat, especially with a chip tune. Save the SAABs !

[@bartg7790]

Try to find a tuned 06+ Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8T to drive. Even a stage 1 tune on a stock 9-3 produces a gain of 70hp and 150tq for 320hp 410tq. For less than $1500 in add ons a Stage 5 will get you 415hp 530tq and they have been known to achieve 195mph. I have a feeling they transferred some of their knowledge of aerodynamics from their fighter jets. Awesome cars and very reliable and solid motors.

[@Nutty-sd6nl]

These things really move with a bit of extra boost!

[@SS-ql6oi]

Absolutely love saab

[@adamf.4823]

"Well-damped and bushed ..." I know exactly the sensation he means. Great way to describe it. An utter absence of which is the reason I'm selling my Volvo XC 90. Great car on paper but it feels like driving a bucket of parts when compared with the German cars I've driven. And really, how expensive can sound-proofing be?

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

It's funny because I just sold my xc90 and picked up a c30. I know exactly what you mean though, Volvo suspensions require a lot of maintenance

[@adamf.4823]

It only has 6,000 miles on it. I suppose I should bring it in for service to see if there is something wrong with the suspension but there are many other things I don't like about the car. The tire noise is louder in the cabin than my Porsche 911, the touch screen is annoying, the engine is peaky, the steering feel is nonexistent. I do believe it is one of the safest cars on the road and bought it for that reason. But as a driving enthusiast I would warn anyone who enjoys the feel of a good driver's car to stay away. It is miserable to drive. Does the C30 drive better?

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

I would for sure take it to the dealer and have them check it out, I had one of the older xc90s that really started seeing some issues at 150k. Im guessing you have one of the new-gen ones? And yes the C30 is a lot more fun to drive, but mine is an R Design so it has the stiffer suspension setup which so far has been somewhat back breaking on the horrible roads my city has.

[@lyubomirzhivkov7617]

Adam Frisoli you are absolutely right. Volvo is not saab

[@larney37]

It's Puggy from Big Trouble. Get this man some Fritos!

[@rangersammy]

I've got a 2001 AERO and had it to 135 and ran out of road before it ran out of throttle. Can't wait till I have it at Stg 3.

[@charliedee9276]

Really like that era of Saab, though my 1990 900 spg still is my favorite.

[@bbehzadi413]

Love Saabs 💪🏻

[@pete_mustang]

That black 488 though!

[@oc0dyc]

I wish they still made these - my fiancee has a 9-3 that's impressively nice inside from being early/mid 00's. I think it would rival my new Audi (aside from their XWD issues) if there was a current model year.

[@ralphlongo1975]

Someone at 2:47 had a bad day, prior to this taping.

[@davoinshowerhandle3302]

very clean b235R !

[@codyclark1782]

Again... close your eyes and listen from 6:10 to 6:20..... you'll thank me later

[@jd71]

Thank you for that.

[@ezrablasing]

Haha!!

[@jacobchaney]

😂

[@The_realist_realtor]

Clutch haha

[@larney37]

nice shirt Daniel!

[@danielchampion2982]

this is the most saab TST toned video ever