Modified Saab 9-3 Viggen - One Take

We love the idea of modified Saab's, and this Viggen is one of the coolest we've seen. Modified by 19-year old Cullen, it's got different cams, full bolt on's, and suspension upgrades. It sounds really neat and reminds us why we love oddballs.
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[@butt5810]

I worked with this kid over the summer. He took me for a ride and I was genuinely surprised at how HARD it PULLED. This thing is built well

[@butt5810]

And he's a cool dude, Cullen what up

[@cullenwalls3256]

JKU lab what's going on man. thanks for the positive feedback.

[@AightBro123]

cullen walls Cullen make videos of the car I subbed

[@BallisticStigmata]

Those 2.3's stock were pretty impressive and you can throw a LOT of power at them with stock internals.

[@mrmcbeardy9268]

@@BallisticStigmata the B235 will take an easy 450HP with the factory internals and gearbox. A very impressive package to say the least 💯👌 Would love B235R but have to make do with my B207 in the meantime lol (B235 is a rarity here in Oz).

[@0to60videos]

I wish Saab would come back!

[@0to60videos]

And Seinfeld too.

[@AndreasElf]

They will, but not like Saab. The chinese bought the car brand Saab and will release it under a new name I think. It belive they're only going for electic vehicles though. Never been in a Saab, but I've allways been interested in an Aero. If they were still making cars, I'm sure I would own an 9-5 Aero now.

[@jhc1229]

Blame Spyker for the demise of Saab.

[@phoenixrising7047]

jhc1229 What a ridiculous brand. Wasnt it nautical themed the interior?

[@CameronEly]

0to60videos oh yes!

[@garf117]

guy did a good build especially for his age. congrats man! good on you for daily driving this thing.

[@scottis]

That's what I'm saying. Mad props to him, it's fuckin awesome seeing younger guys really into cars and building them.

[@YasumotoUS]

100% agree. That's exactly my take on this Saab owner, his attitude and his build. What do you want to bet that in a few to five years he'll have some other mad build? Love it!

[@jody024]

Agreed, mad respect for this kid

[@trebors386]

And he must of really wanted to show off his car to Matt by shipping it to California

[@TaylorHeide54]

Well said; clean car!

[@Bambin158]

For me a big part of this videos is the conversation between Matt and the owner. And I must say that Cullen was a great co-driver/host and made the video very enjoyable:)

[@phoenixrising7047]

matej_158 So you found him attractive or what?

[@Bambin158]

you're a special kind of stupid aren't you?

[@YasumotoUS]

I"m with you, buddy. Part of what makes these builds interesting is the person who has either done the work or come up with the idea and funded the work. Sometimes you find some pretty cool folks.

[@Patrick94GSR]

Phoenix Rising is just a troll talking shit

[@Patrick94GSR]

Phoenix Rising is just a troll talking shit

[@t1mmy13]

Cullen is a great guy 👍

[@phoenixrising7047]

Tim Id sue my parents if I was him for that name.

[@Patrick94GSR]

wow you must be real fun to be around.

[@phoenixrising7047]

Patrick94GSR Because having a name like Cullen is fun ya reckon?

[@Bittertokken]

Surprisingly great chemistry between these two, given the age gap, was almost a bromance lol. Car sounds great to!

[@roydied15]

Thats one of the most well aged timeless interiors I've ever seen. It still looks AMAZING!

[@solocamo3654]

Gald to see an owner, especially at that age, actually able to maintain a conversation regarding the modifications other then the generic garbage most people spout. Kid is going to go places if he keeps learning and putting in the work. Legit enthusiast.

[@darkdelisandwiches6845]

Agreed. He actually does his homework

[@vipfal]

this guy has high car IQ for sure

[@777jones]

Force is strong with him lol. He'll be somebody.

[@esaedvik]

Quick-witted lad for sure. Awesome episode and a really nice looking and sounding Saab.

[@bellabesos5572]

LOVED LOVED LOVED this!! True Saab enthusiast here! Had a 9-3 convertible, 9-3 aero, and 9-5 aero. 9-5 aero shares the same engine as the Viggen. Great job with this and great job to the owner!

[@AightBro123]

Bella Besos are they reliable

[@bellabesos5572]

They were reliable in my experience but sometimes require a little more maintenance than normal.

[@GT-gt4bf]

Beautiful car! Well done, kid.

[@xBlackRaiderx]

By the way you spell "you're", you might be 12.

[@xBlackRaiderx]

I hope you're joking.

[@ninjatux]

xBlackRaiderx i hope you're joking

[@TedwardDrives]

The Viggen is my benchmark for what I thought was fast about 10 years ago. I'll never forget how excited I was for 230ish HP haha. Keep this thing running!

[@cloud012002]

its not a viggen. viggens were only produced in a 2dr model

[@Vanderveenm]

Zebon Rosk You’re dead wrong. 5 door, vert, and 2 door.

[@JustinSeara]

@@Vanderveenmvert viggen is awesome

[@TrionicSeven]

Love seeing Saabs on KZbin. Keep it up!

[@hondacrx0]

Trionic Seven Swedish Power!

[@alexbakermault2922]

Trionic Seven, you legend. You keep up the videos too.

[@IanWhelan]

Hey Matt, this is Ian Whelan from the /DRIVE days. Nice video! I owned a 2002 Viggen coupe (black) and still own a 2000 coupe (blue) as a daily driver. The blue one is stock, but the black one had a few tweaks including a Quaife LSD. That LSD really transforms the car. It should have been installed from the factory as part of the Viggen package. You can get on the power earlier to pull out of corners without spinning tires, so you can drive with the throttle more. The LSD really lets you harness the power and torque that the car has much more effectively and makes it more fun on twisty roads. The black car was perfect, but I sold it to purchase my '87 911 coupe! Now it lives with another guy who collects Saabs. We're holding on to the blue car since it's so unique and still very fun to drive. Great road trip car.

[@TheSmokingTire]

ian! what up bud?good notes on the viggen!

[@danyangsong9905]

There was a package from Abbot Racing called the "Viggen Rescue Kit" which completely changes the character of this car!

[@Vanderveenm]

Danyang Song Well tbh it’s “just” an aluminium steering brace, so it doesn’t completely change the character. But it does really tighten up the steering. It was put on my car some months back, and I’ve had a lot more confidence with the car ever since, in that regard it’s a must!

[@1859ddd]

If he hadn't said he was 19 I would have assumed he was a young looking 24 or 25 in the way he talks and carries himself. Very smart kid and very impressive! Good on you Cullen this was cool man!

[@christiantagle3999]

You guys are right nice build !!! You don't see vigen saab's around to much..and for a young person to build a Saab I think that's really cool..

[@ChaosphereIX]

Congrats to Cullen for a fantastic build of an amazing car. Would love to have a JZW tuned Viggen one day [preferably in blue]. Cool guy and really cool car. Saabs are amazing. I love my 07 9-3 2.0T, JZW did a great job with my tune - it is quite quick.

[@AightBro123]

ChaosphereIX I love Saabs make a video on your car

[@ChaosphereIX]

It is not really worth a video, only minor mods and it is an automatic [wife's car]. Still love it though. There will be a video on my modified 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 V6 though, hopefully filming in August on this channel.

[@kevinalva4178]

ChaosphereIX where did you you get it tuned?

[@ChaosphereIX]

Saab was tuned by JZW Tuning. I got his mailed in PPC tuner and got a custom map emailed to me. Took a few back and forths to dial things in but really happy with the end result. Super easy and huge difference in the way the car drives. My Alfa is going to be rolling-road tuned in Toronto by Eurocharged.

[@uohtreB]

wasabi 💪

[@soccersuxx]

My first thought when i saw the thumbnail! MCM is life!! I wonder where Wasabi is at these days?

[@rd91sib18zex]

Wasaabi MCM #1

[@phoenixrising7047]

soccersuxx MCM used to be quite watchable before they went super gay. I honestly completely forgot about poor old Wasabi - used to love his car spotting...has he just faded into obscurity nowadays or what?

[@rd91sib18zex]

Your high. ctr mini is going to be sick.

[@Prodriver33]

waSAABi

[@belfasthuwcynhuw6545]

Cullen seems like a really decent lad, cool choice for a young guy.

[@kennyherman]

Cullen, a great job for anyone, let alone a 19 year old. Can't wait to see what you build next.

[@Nikochicoo]

Finally a Saab 9-3 ! Hope you will do a 9-5 and a 95NG

[@mav3ric100]

This. Matt needs to experience those because I love the guy, but he's got kinda an outdated opinion on Saabs...they've evolved as the years went from the viggen and 900 years. This being because he's experienced too many true sports cars so the saabs of yore would feel soft or dated like he tries to describes here...at least the new ones (06-up 2.8l) modded can compare to modded Audi b5/b6 S4s and the like, while still feeling different (turbox being an example).

[@houseking9211]

@@mav3ric100 turbo x is kinda chad

[@frazuli]

Nice seeing Saabs on KZbin, yes, but be nice if we could hear it

[@MTLbigJ]

for 19 years old he realy knows his stuff. Respect

[@SNelens]

To the owner; Mate, well done!

[@martinalviar]

Cullen and the 435i dudee is by far the best co-host you've had since the beginning of this year

[@Foursterrr]

This is probably one of my favorite reviews from Matt now. A super respectable/refreshing review.

[@Terminus_4]

Such a ballin little car, never going to be fastest in a line. But has more character then any of its contemporary's at least in my opinion.

[@momobhc]

The fact that he on a whim wired in an ipad for a radio shows that he is a saab person lol. lol not hating i love it. keep it up!

[@berserkhall1748]

Ups to this kid for having a tasteful build and not seeking to be obnoxious. Very respectable

[@kroffustsnail]

it renews my faith to see the kids making cars that aren't comic book embarrassments

[@ethanmaes522]

Was excited when I saw the Saab in the last video as Matt was starting the drive. Really happy to see it turned out to be a great video, awesome car, and a cool owner from my neck of the woods!

[@rousp]

Videos like these is why I love your channel Matt, and it is not about the car - nor the owner. Or even the one-take concept. It's about you. Clearly you wouldn't choose a Saab yourself and having owned one myself I get that. As you said, you know if you want a Saab. Still, you have the self confidence to describe the car - it's strengths and it's weaknesses without trying to prove anything or discredit the owner. On the contrary you give credit to the owner where due, even if you don't like the particular flavour they have chosen, and are honest about shortcomings where needed. Not many hosts in the auto section of youtube manage this without developing rather unpleasant character traits. Thank you!

[@MadMonroe90]

The interior of it is so good looking

[@briansubsist]

Man I like that car pretty well and especially like the fact they aren't a dime a dozen. Nicely done.

[@kjz28]

I am glad Cullen built this car, I always liked Saabs and their quirkiness. Cool kid, cool car. Great video!

[@geedunk13]

Super chill owner! I love these videos when its a smart car guy, chill respectful. I mean look at the comments.. everyone loves him. You go Cullen! haha To bad the comment section isn't always this happy

[@mberezh]

Props to the owner of this Saab. He's a cool dude and his car reflects that.

[@doug186]

This car still looks amazing.

[@Duarteesi]

what a nice guy , doing his own thing in his saab . pretty sick car , nice one take

[@Rabidus289]

Cullen is cool, good job with the car.

[@danbmx445]

More saabs please!

[@marlonmullings6998]

Dan P

[@jamestwojames]

Black on black looks amazing 👌🏽👌🏽

[@Lars5409]

James Spencer i

[@NavyAviation2016]

I'm currently driving my third Saab. They're great cars and I wouldn't want it any other way.

[@mcss327]

mad props kid! I've always wanted to do a Saab build.

[@michaelw6277]

Hey Cullen, great car man. I'd never have guessed it had so many miles, the interior looks perfect, exterior looks great, and that sound it makes is amazing. Hold onto it forever, that one is special.

[@arturg5854]

I am with everyone else, very enjoyable episode. The kid knows his car isn't the greatest thing on the block but you can tell he loves it and is knowledgeable about his car unlike most people at that age. Good on you Cullen! your Saab is really awesome and I am sure is pretty quick.

[@joriskloots1892]

Cullen you get my 100% respect. A 9-3 Viggen at your age is awesome, even keeping it running after a blown engine. Hope you have a lot of fun with this car. A 9-3 Aero has been my favorite car for so long, I didn't buy one for fear of having it be a hassle. When Saab went bankrupt I was heartbroken. Might get that 9-3 Aero still after watching this vid. After my ST200 gets too small for kids I'll be looking into the second hand market :)

[@jdmfreak22]

Very nice build. specially for being 19! guy sounds down to earth and actually knows cars and what he's driving. really enjoyed this!

[@PANTYEATR1]

I like this SAAB! it's shaped differently than other cars, you don't see them everyday (ESPECIALLY TUNED ONES) and they are just different. it also makes me miss my 2000 Volvo C70 coupe. good job homie, I know these cars aren't the easiest to mod and tune.

[@anthonyfajardo2434]

This has to be the Saab that goes to IUPUI always like this car when I seee and hear it nice build man keep it up

[@cullenwalls3256]

Anthony Fajardo thanks man. can't really see it but I have my iupui motorsports jacket on in the video.

[@The_realist_realtor]

Been living the SAAB life since 09' at 17 years of age. Started with 1999 9-3 SE with 80k. Now it has over 300k on the odometer with 360 bhp and 385 ft-lbs of torque. Nice to see a fellow SAAB tuner out there; keep the dream alive! Still searching for my perfect red 2-door Viggen or Aero 9-5 Manual Wagon.

[@434eRiC]

In the beginning "Morning everybunny" XD

[@firstlast-zi9zc]

434eRiC lol

[@jbarryclkrec]

Matt, good on ya for even doing this. SUPER gracious of you.

[@danehill3228]

Great One Take. Nice to see a knowledgable owner regardless of age.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Saab fanboy here 💦💦

[@Xboxliveyomomma127]

Saab= life. Gonna be modding my 99 9-3 here soon (;

[@04rquin]

Owner seemed a nice guy and a really good one take. Can tell you were in a good mood too Matt! good to see :)

[@kevinnorwood7880]

Love Saab's great cars wish they still had them here. Great job Collin!

[@sean9820]

This guy is a class act for his age, very intelligent, well spoken and has great taste.

[@mrpusten]

Great chemistry between you guys. Almost like Matt's meeting up with his younger brother or something. Cool car!

[@RK1FX]

My beloved city :) sweet home Chicago!

[@ANM4x4]

I had a convertible one for a few years. Steering rack braces, and particularly front poly bushes, totally transform the way this car feels to drive. Matt, you often mention slack in steering of cars this age - this is the best fix I've found.

[@nrvous309]

The 9-3 Viggen has always been a guilty pleasure for me

[@adamaldridge2437]

Keen to see the SuBros STI One Take!

[@KatoJac]

Man those wheels look so good on that car.

[@chrisridebike8]

Wow. That's a clean Saab! Nice work!

[@stephena.4269]

Nice! Just got my first turbo 9-3 and I love it! Stage 2 ECM, three inch exhaust, K&N filter. Fun car to drive! Keep up the good work!

[@quikgt]

Enjoyed this-well done Matt & owner!

[@xxXXXxxFreddyxxXXxx]

I love the way saabs sound

[@CRatcliffe]

Awesome man! Cool owner too! Good to see someone who's knowledgeable and just jumps in to working on his car! Bad ass saab

[@kylewinter2297]

Thanks for doing cars like this. So cool.

[@adamhowardwilliams]

What great knowledge from this guy!

[@oexotik]

Hey Matt, I really liked this episode man! I own a 2001 9-3 myself and its an awesome car. I think of it as the early 2000's Mazdaspeed 3. Easy to make decent power, comfortable interior, and in general they are a very nice and user friendly platform. I wish more people would buy SAAB's and modify them. They are too cool of a company to let fade away into the history books.

[@winnington23]

I respect anybody who can work on their car these days, let alone at 19! As a 90's Volvo Guy I love seeing Saabs out there as well. Love them Swedish Cars!!

[@RK1FX]

This was one of my favourite one takes, awesome!

[@rossedwardmiller]

Think about this kid being 19, then think about how many ppl have been on this channel at 10 years his senior, with shittier cars, less people skills, less car knowledge, etc. Great content

[@jaredreyes2160]

Matt so awesome to see you drive another Saab!

[@laservader1]

now that is a cool Saab,. love the style, love the work gone into it and I really awesome owner! great one take

[@kevinj9315]

Love those oz racing wheels 😍

[@driveintherain]

We need to see more tastefully built Saabs! Thanks Matt and props to Cullen bringing out his Viggen all the way from Chicago - I've always wanted to do the same! Check out the first video in my channel if anyone wants to see more, it's my modified 2005 Saab 9-5 Aero, stage 3 power, coilover suspension, BBS wheels and lots of other things too. My buddy shot and edited the video for me, I would love to know what you guys think.

[@klasseact6663]

My buddy had an 05' 9-3 Aero with BSR stage III and the car flew on the expressway especially, smooth as silk too! I'm really glad this car was shown here, we all love the mix because it's what makes this channel! Short video for some reason though but I enjoyed it, I'll be looking for this car since he's from Chicago. If the owner sees this come on out to The Collectors Car Garage in Chicago, across from WGN TV studio, well worth the time. This is the first Sunday of the month and should start in April.

[@Awallz32]

Klasse Act This is my brothers Saab. I'll let him know about the event.

[@razielrabner4066]

I love it! God the shape of this thing! Memories from my dad's 900 which he owned for around 12 years. Sadly a couple of years ago it broke down on us and my dad couldn't afford the parts for it anymore, and he had to sell it sadly. I miss that car :'(

[@haphmiler]

Looks awesome! Great pic in Indy!

[@NorthernUnion13]

Great review and Cullen was cool.

[@HiroshimaSpirit]

A cool, knowledgeable dude with a nicely-built car. This one was enjoyable. 👍🏻

[@JamesCuffe]

Saab's are great!! I miss them.

[@eezeegeezaa]

Sensible kid, he will go far. My old man had a 900 Carlsson back in the day. I thought it was a spaceship! Motorway Monster

[@DanielJackson-uc8xk]

This thing actually looks pretty dope, looks like a fun little daily

[@TheycallmeRPM]

Nice Viggen Cullen! - I'm a state away with an LB Viggen, hope to see you at some of the meets. Loved the fact Matt actually took on another Viggen that has been properly done. Great video PS yes you need an LSD it's the best thing I did to my Viggen.

[@leeweston45]

Very nice!! You need to give that Viggen more credit for a daily driver. Climbs,turns easy to drive on mtn roads. It likes rain. Should of let Cullen drive with you in a tail car.

[@sillygosling351]

This is my dream build, Saabs are dope

[@noahman27]

Loved this video. Thanks Guys! I really miss SAAB. SAAB was our family. We had the earliest SAABS in the 1960s...all the way thru 2007 (the final one was a 9-3 sedan) But basically we had almost every model they made!!!! If I had the money, I'd get one and do a restore. either on a 900 SPG or 9000 Aero (which essential was the SPG version of a 900).

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

Wtf, this thing is beautiful !

[@gasolineculture9996]

Cool car, so much character!!

[@newerafrican]

Had a 2003 Saab 9-5 and it rode like a dream. Not a track car but very comfortable and roomy. Too bad the masses didn't appreciate them more.

[@DS-ix5cn]

Mennn what a car!! Drive almost the same (exteriorwise) . Such a lovely car to drive and people Always look at it. Just an iconic car

[@vrmmmm]

Neat car. Cool owner. Fun review. Well done Matt.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

Momentum cars. You can have a great deal of fun in one and bug the hell out of faster cars while remaining quite comfortable.

[@terrystratford1235]

Pre GM saabs don't rust! 12 layers of protection! Long live the Saab!!

[@alex_ortiz]

Thank you for doing a one take with a Saab!!