Saab 92x Review!- The Hidden Subaru?

[@ZoomyZoom77]

I love me some WRX wagon but something about the Saabaru just looks stunning

[@klein2042]

It’s got the Saab touch

[@wetoolow8750]

I thought they were very nice looking cars when they were new. I wish Saab/Subaru had been able to put the ignition switch in-between the seats and done a little more cosmetic work on the rear.

[@shiloh5199]

Yep, something about these Saabaru's...

[@FUNKOfilms]

@@wetoolow8750 That is one of the quirkiest things I have seen in Saabs. It would make for an overly complicated but neat mod.

[@jwall7065]

IMO what does it for me is the headlights / front grill

[@DoctaM3]

Another example of cross collabs and yes, wagons are pretty awesome. It has lots of subaru looks esp. on the outside. Enjoyed this video-thanks for sharing. Excellence as usual.

[@jonathanehlen9938]

Literally just bought a 9-2x on friday with 49,000 original miles and 1 owner. Absolutely love this car. The review was spot on. Nice work!

[@FlexMaster-tt2ze]

7 years later how did the car hold up, whats the mileage at?

[@F80mthree]

@@FlexMaster-tt2ze hope someone still has it on the road. I’d love to own one of these for a winter car here in Chicago.

[@dizk5283]

We need updates

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@chavo7478]

next time a Saab 9-3 arc review plz!!!!

[@kc-om1uo]

Finnaly!!!! Just what I wanted but a 9-3 sport would of been better

[@racingtacoma7047]

Hey there! I love Saabs and Subarus so this is one of my favorites. My first car was a 96 Saab 900 and it was an amazing little car with the 2.3 liter in it. You should review one of the older turbo ones if you get the chance! Keep up the amazing vids!

[@bocho13mm]

omg big fan ! i have a 2014 red mustang v6 modded and would love if you did a review or just checked it out :)

[@RarelyReplies]

A Viggen would be a good experience too.

[@1plateclub]

Ha, asaab dude

[@seanbridgehouse523]

It used to be a Suburu, but now its transfendered

[@luckyduckydrivingschool3615]

LOL

[@klein2042]

It upgraded

[@ashton6478]

Lmfaooo

[@ty1olimmm751]

It's like upgrading but backwards

[@octagonapuus]

YES. I hope you get the chance to review more Saabs, A few of them are really interesting.

[@TY220]

Drive up there if you own one.

[@octagonapuus]

I'm in Connecticut. I keep my Saab stock, so I don't think he'd be too interested in it. I'd let him review it if he wanted though.

[@TY220]

I'd like the video based on the fact it's something different. All cars are awesome in different ways, even Civics.

[@cooksie0612]

Agreed, (coming from a Saab enthusiast) lol

[@kirbyswarp]

Gots a Stock 9000 Aero and a Stock Viggen 'vert here in California. Virginia is a long ways away...

[@cavemandan543210]

I want an Aero version really badly. Saab took what was a fundamentally not great looking car and actually made it handsome. Not to mention the better steering rack.

[@GODSGUNSGLORY]

it's just so rare to find one, and if you do, you're paying a premium.

[@HeadbangMushroom]

Saabs are pretty awesome cars, especially for sleepers; when you can get 500-600hp out of the standard engine block

[@DCGarage]

Plus the sunroof, leather (but not in this one sadly), and automatic AC. That's the main reason I bought it. I didn't want to step too far down market but I wanted something more easily tune-able than my V70R. Plus I like having a rare car, it's a good conversation starter lol.

[@RoboticArmy88]

MAEguy Rare you say??... Why not get a creamy Yellow 850 T5-R Shaggin waggin?...

[@DCGarage]

RoboticArmy88 yeah lol I still love turbo 5 pot Volvo's but I wanted to try something a bit new. It's a lot easier and cheaper to buy performance parts for this.

[@ronaldorodriguez5999]

Jim Halpert's car

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

Ronaldo Rodriguez 😀

[@krispyk9203]

until he bought the outback with pam :)

[@amlivid3497]

Yup. And TDIB looks like Big Tuna

[@TheoPhilpot]

@@krispyk9203 he also briefly had a 9-3 aero

[@jaday2946]

Jim sent me here

[@dashdryden]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY A SAAB!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PierreColombo900]

Dashiell Dryden not a true one...

[@magnavox4794]

My mom has the 9-2x aero fully specced. It is unbelievably quiet. It feels very docile too. Its the only car I like driving besides my own cars.

[@blvk_sky]

+1 for Finally doing a Saab

[@tylergates772]

I own a 2005 9-2x Aero myself. Thanks for taking the time to review a Saabaru! They are great (and rare) cars with the body and mechanicals of a WRX but several nice upgrades (heated leather seats, HIDs, etc). I love mine!

[@kbergmeister7000]

I just got one ! Have you had any kind of maintenance issues ?

[@kbergmeister7000]

I was looking for just a put around beater since I needed to get back on the road and I found one by accident . All the bells and whistles , a semi loud exhaust and although the car has a lot of miles on it and needs a little bit of tlc mechanically , it brings a smile to my face. I love this thing.

[@honder-thusiast6838]

Love the Title "Hidden Subaru" and the video David, When I worked in a used car purchasing office I would always search statewide inventory for these hidden gems to utilize my employee purchases. The dealer I worked for appraised Saab's quite low, because of the fact that they were no longer in production and relatively high maintenance costs.

[@charliepepping6158]

Every time I drive a Saab I fall in love with it. I don't care if its a rebadged Opel, Subaru, Trailblazer or SRX. There's something about the Swedish re-engineering that makes an ordinary car great in my opinion.

[@cappierising1774]

I'm in Honolulu. I saw this car for the first time yesterday in a parking lot and I was like "look at that Impreza.......oh wait a minute...... Saab ...... ? " which brought me to this video.

[@boyserful]

Thats awsome even thought I live in Sweden and I see Saabs on a regular bases I have not seen this Saab, keep up the great work David.

[@DCGarage]

Sadly it was North America only. It's a shame because it probably would've sold well overseas.

[@boyserful]

Oo that's why, belive me if that thing came to Sweden it would sell so good!

[@Lohman1464]

There is some here in Sweden as well! but I think that all of them are imported.

[@DCGarage]

Lohman1464 Yeah, you guys have much better import laws. Here that would be illegal :/

[@chrisxjoseph]

+booder c kan du prata svenska? lol jk im from houston but ive been to sweden i have family there. would love to live there. beautiful place. went to eskilstuna and vaestoros, and stockholm for a little bit.

[@PhorB13]

Just picked one of these up with my uncle. He wanted a WRX Wagon, but in the Northeast, people ask for higher prices. He was able to pick up a 92X Aero for much less(roughly $3 grand less), and since it's debadged, it's a great sleeper.

[@justinkey8832]

Thanks for the video. I have always wanted to see a review on one of these. As an owner of both a Saab (02 9-5 Wagon) and a Subaru (06 STI) I always thought it would be fun to own one of these too. Saab and Subaru are two of the most oddball manufacturers and this team up was awesome.

[@Filipvoss]

It's like a cross breed of an impreza and a saab 9-3, amazing haha

[@SimpleAuto1]

I kept thinking it was a hatchback, but that longer back makes it a wagon. The hatch isn't right behind the doors. Right? Pretty sweet ride and with all the room you need.

[@matex110]

Omg, I'm like one of 4 Saabaru owners in gainesville, i see this car alot! Pretty sure i passed him one day out of the grocery store, we both nodded to each other and his girlfriend laughed at us nerds

[@calvinpixler9358]

if you look closely at the good there is a sticker on the hood that says "made by Fuji heavy industries for Saab". it is a wrx with different seats and STI options and better interior...

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Yeah. That was made clear in the video by the guy driving

[@xXChaz9849Xx]

The front could use a little more low in my opinion. There's a noticeably larger wheel gap in the front than in the rear.

[@DCGarage]

That was due to the wheels in the back. The PO had it in winter mode but it's down in FL now so I'll drop it a good inch or so in the next few days.

[@xXChaz9849Xx]

MAEguy I admire your dedication to finding exactly what you wanted in this car. It's unfortunate how uncommon manual transmissions are here in the US.

[@blindassassin111]

MAEguy How do you like yours? My friend has one, in red which I think looks much better than silver(no offense), with a vf48 and a 2.5 "hybrid" with a low mileage 4eat and a pro tune, it makes some nice power. I have debated about getting one in the future but my focus ST is almost as practical, just no awd.

[@DCGarage]

***** So far it's my favorite car that I've owned but it has been the biggest problem child of them all. I think they look fantastic in red but I wanted silver or black because red cars are a bit too flashy for my taste. Mine got a brand new 205 (I debated a hybrid build but I went with the 205 because I didn't want to make a huge change to a car I barely knew yet) and brand new TD04 (I wanted to go with a VF39 but I couldn't find one locally and the TD was in absolutely perfect like-new condition and a good price). The Focus ST is a pretty cool car though, if you don't need AWD where you live, I would just keep it. Personally I would take the Saabaru over an ST but that's mostly just because I really like having weird ass cars that nobody knows about lol

[@cody2300]

Picked one of these up a little over a yr ago and still loving it. Few owners before me but all the paper work was there. At 230k miles its ran really good

[@jamesoconnell5974]

Congratulations on 200k! That's Awesome So Happy To Be A Part Of The sucess!!

[@Mrrefreshyourmind]

Never expected you to review a Saab! I've never driven one but I've always loved these.

[@Psyrens]

This actually made me appreciate Saab.. #Saabaru WR92x 2015

[@PoorManMods]

although my car collection doesnt reflect it, i am huge fan of wagons, especially SAAB and Volvo wagons

[@Overkill213]

Thanks David for sharing that Car Gem information. When I really badly wanted Turbo Boxer in my life I found out about this little gem of Saaburu's but they are really rare. So I ended up with a Legacy Gt. Unfortunately Saab owners can't ever get out of the cliche of being complete Snobs. Apparently Snaab92x forum got together in a *very* small circle and trashed talked your review instead of being helpful fellow car guys. Anyways, there is some really awesome hidden gems in the auto industry especially with luxury amenities. Like sleeper turbo Volvos and supercharged Buick grandpa cars. Cars are just so exciting!

[@CashedOutCars]

It's funny that you should post this today.. Just yesterday I was explaining to my mom that wagons, The CTS-V, the AMG, the possible Golf-R Wagon, and many others could be awesome cars for both performance and practicality. She wasn't going for it. "Yeah, but it's still a station wagon", she said. I showed her this video, and told her "to not hate on wagons", but she didn't go for it. She did get a good laugh though!

[@FullOfMalarky]

CashedOutCars performance sedan + cargo space = sport wagon.

[@elcole2423]

My 05 wrx just got wrecked :(. Fingers crossed for this immaculate 9-2x though!

[@cindycarter8260]

this and the saab 9-7x aero (re-branded more luxurious trailblazer ss) are great examples of making a good car better and cooler. also if you could find a 9000 aero to review that would be greattt

[@davidporcell1480]

This guy does the best reviews on cars,always a pleasure to watch,keep up the good work bro 👍👍

[@duevebravo2]

Nice review david. I love my 05 92x. Spent over 2 years looking for one.

[@iBonesaw]

I live in PA and I actually seen this car on craigslist and was tempted to go pick it up. Happy to see what I could have had. Nice video!

[@smallpaulissmall5582]

This was nicknamed the Saaburu when it first came out.. Japanese and Swedish fusion..the epitome of weird..Thanks for all the work you do! please keep it up!

[@Milesamanjaro]

It's AmeriSwedenese! -American-Owned (GM) -Swedish Badging (Saab) -Japanese-Built (Subaru)

[@jamescannone1425]

CONGRATS ON 200,000 SUBS! Love your videos and I aspire to be as good as you at cinematography :). Can't wait to watch your channel grow even more and your videos evolve to be even better! Congrats again and thanks for all these amazing videos!

[@jamescannone1425]

6 years later and im picking up my own 2005 9-2x Aero tomorrow! I’ve got a 2016 Tacoma as well. Seems like we both grew a lot haha

[@fraycus07]

Its a Saabaru

[@GIBarbie2019]

I own a 1999 Saab 9-3, and I love it to freaking death!!! It's luxurious, but quick at the same time. I know it's not as fast as other sports cars on the market, but the thing is still pretty damn quick. I am never getting rid of it!

[@mattbwhite]

first rule of Saabaru, don't get into a fender bender. Facia front or rear is impossible to source. loving mine

[@SchoolBoyJGaming]

200,000 SUBSCRIBERS CONGRATULATIONS!

[@_Gingium_]

I'd LIKE to think of myself of a David Patterson for Bow and arrows. Except im not nearly as experienced or...knowledge?...as him in my area of expertise. Nor as fun XD But your definitely the inspiration for all of my Bow videos David! :D

[@doitfordale2946]

Gingium used to post bow and arrow videos?.. interesting.

[@rbeaton16]

As a Saab owner it's nice to see one one your channel, even if it's not a real Saab. It would be awesome if someone offered you a 9-3 Turbo X to drive. Despite the horrendously ugly wheels it's my dream Saab. It's a real shame we will likely never see a true, proper return of the brand.

[@mattjones4418]

Great video! if possible review a saab 95 aero manual, the performance will surprise you considering its a heavy front wheel drive car. I curently own one at 148,000 miles and it still pulls like a train :)

[@Sim2Real.]

Its like that cars from videogames where they look like a brand car, but it isnt lol

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

Franco Pettine lol OMG it is

[@shiloh5199]

You should make more videos like this on a variety of different vehicles.

[@raterbeast]

I have always loved wagons, I was so upset when Subaru cut the still wagon in the 2015 model year, and have always wanted a STI swapped 02 wrx wagon.

[@njbirchmedia]

That’s my dream car. The bug eye wagon is the best looking car imo

[@chrisgregson3626]

It's cool, and I wish it had been available in the UK because I would definitely own one. But, sorry, it's not really a proper Saab. It's a Subaru for people that don't want the attention - and that's great, I really do like it. But you still haven't been in a Saab dude. Review an old 900 turbo, that's the Saab experience.

[@brucepaddock177]

Congrats on 200k subscribers David!

[@BigTea]

I want one now..

[@piercejohnson9515]

It does NOT have the Sti steering rack! The 2005 92x Aero just got the 06 WRX steering rack a year early. The gearing is similar to the Sti rack so it was a common misconception at the time of release.

[@JackstandJohnny]

As the proud and informed owner of a 2002 WRX wagon, I have a few gripes. 1. Neither of these cars have blow off valves, they have bypass valves. That's why you don't hear one in this Saab, cause you won't hear it in the WRX either. 2. The TD-04 turbo is about 1.75x larger than you mimed it to be and is about as ideal as it gets for these engines. 3. The front fascia swap onto a WRX is not called a Saabaru. The 92x you're driving is what the majority call the Saabaru, because its a Subaru with Saab badges and a different front fascia. 4. There's no difference in sound between a 92x and a WRX that are tuned identically, because they have identical powertrains. 5. Putting HIDs in fog lights is a DICK move. Just an inconsiderate dick thing to do because they're not designed to accept HIDs. Other than that, props for installing the STi steering rack. Was this filmed in Richmond Indiana or Richmond Virginia? If you're in Virginia, youre show needs to test drive my 2002 WRX wagon that is also stage 2 but its an automatic. Before anyone talks shit about my automatic, they're stronger than the manual transmissions these cars came with and I have a prosthetic left so no more clutch pedals for me.

[@TheBonsterr]

STI steering rack is actually OEM for the Saab 92x

[@derrickquintal]

I've got an 06 92-x 2.5i 5spd. and I freaking love it!

[@BlockchainOdin]

You seem extra happy in this video David, something tells me you've recently either reviewed or been given the offer to review something really special....

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

Boosted aye boosted!

[@kylejeeptj8201]

Love all these reviews

[@CrazyLazyDave]

Nice. Cool to see this car. I considered buying one but turned out it had transmission issues and that sounded potentially crazy expensive so I decided not to even go see it in person. Talked myself out of it. Its a cool car for sure.

[@noney81]

Congratulations on 200k subs man!

[@petercivic]

Hey man I love your reviews. You make them from a "persons" point of view. Keep up the good work

[@minecraft2000388]

YAY 200,002 subscribers congrats been here since 15k subs!

[@indychrome12]

I was looking at buying that exact Saabaru. Lucky he got it before I did. People drive all over the country for these things.

[@dontedq]

I seen one of these when I went to Wal-Mart it had the Subaru rumble it was parked next to my 06 saab 9-3 aero I really don't see many Saabs modded like mine

[@itsbrxnable_brxn9157]

Congrats on 200k!!

[@isakjohansson7134]

Saab is my favorite car brand and making a Subaru into a Saab is really cool

[@d1sturb3d119]

Love the Saab! Great design! Always loved the looks of those wagon!

[@MegaSpurs18]

I'm looking at an 06 with 89,000 miles for just under $6,000. Is that a good deal?

[@AdventuresWithLogan843]

i always thought these cars were pretty cool, good to see a review on it!

[@forgotten123fgh]

Lol that's an awesome car! I was wondering why I thought it looked like a Subaru, now I know why.

[@c0c0asauce]

Drive a Saab 9-3 Aero. Good tires and left foot braking makes them go around corners so fast it doesn't make sense.

[@meissnerflux]

Great review. This is making me seriously consider this car, because I used to own a 03 impreza (naturally aspirated ) wagon, and it was just too unrefined , too slow, loud and floaty. But it had some soul of quality and balance... So im hoping the 92x Saab is everything the impreza and wrx should be . Currently in a 07 Legacy wagon but even with Koni shocks it is uncomfortable and not a "drivers car" in my opinion.

[@RusselNguyen]

Shit a kid at my school drives the exact same thing, didn't know they had a little rarity to them

[@safuma3754]

congratulations on the big 200k

[@drlelis402]

Whoa, Gainesville? I go to school here! I'll have to keep a look out for this thing!

[@Mesder13]

Hey David, have you ever been to one of VIRs charity lap events? It's something fairly close to you I thought you might be interested in. If you don't know, they have a couple of days every year where you show up, pay $25, and then get 15-20 minutes behind the pace car at, uh *cough cough* "Highway speeds". (You get professional drivers in a pace car on a racetrack, what do you expect?) There's no overtaking, but it's a great experience and it's really cheap considering.

[@lonsos1]

I wanna get a tattoo of that sweet turbo in front of the inter cooler.

[@benjamindavis9214]

I got a subaru impreza gf8 wagon in the UK cheaper insurance by a lot and the gc/gf wagons are lighter than coupes or saloon wasn't a giant fan of wagon till got it plus wagons are more of a sleeper :)

[@PickleishBILL]

Congrats on 200k subs

[@IAMJAKETRIMBLE]

Aah the good ole Saabaru.

[@MondayMotorvation]

I'm so glad you reviewed this car and right as I was shopping for one. You should passed this car off to Mr. Regular.

[@BCH37501]

Beautiful car, I'd love one still. And I like kinda close to gainesville!

[@criticviking]

the car was built by Subaru for Saab

[@PierreColombo900]

VikingFromHalland 😂 What a joke. Subaru asked saab to product and upgrade a saab badged imprezza because saab had a better reputation and build quality. Just check on wikipedia before saying bullshit.

[@twotimes2099]

Pierre Colombo Your both dipshits GM owned 100% of Saab at the time and also owned 25% of subaru/Fuji. saab was on a downward spiral until they sold 100% of the company to GM GM later sold their 25% to Toyota that would later on develop the FRS/BRZ. you better double-check the bullshit that comes out of your mouth

[@juanarroyo465]

Pierre Colombo Dumbass.

[@cruzechevy3485]

@@PierreColombo900 saab is not here anymore, but subaru is, you ding dong

[@cruzechevy3485]

@@twotimes2099 You lie

[@aDatsun240z]

Have one of these with 200k miles and its really fun to drive

[@manlikeilyas]

First time I hear about the 92x And I already love it

[@shiloh5199]

Well made video.

[@john_pryce9855]

11 subs off 200k ! Congrats David !!

[@HinspectorGournal]

Can you do a 93 Aero!?

[@HinspectorGournal]

I have one in Southern Maine that you can use!

[@aakoc6432]

We have a 93 aero 2004 it's 250hp

[@HinspectorGournal]

Nice! I'm not trying to one up you here: I got a 2008 about a year ago, when itwas new 285 bhp at 1800 rpm and 295 ftlb torq at 1800 rpm as well. It's my first Saab and I love love LOVE it. Such a cool sleeper. 2.8 v6T.

[@Duk3ster]

im praying subaru brings back the wrx wagon

[@billbittner2172]

The car itself is known as the Saabaru, whether or not there is a front end swap. You should have left the wheels/tires with the owner/figured something out because that had to have really weighed you down for a review. Nonetheless its cool to see this car getting reviewed.

[@DCGarage]

I was driving back after just purchasing the car so I couldn't leave the wheels at home (700 miles away). I figured this was better than nothing.

[@444cspicer]

I love these cars but parts are so hard to find and so expensive! We have on for sale at my shop right now I had a hell of a time finding parts for her safety inspection lol the saabaru!!

[@Hunt4868s]

This is one of my favorite cars ever!!!!! Had the chance to get one but went with an sti instead i kinda wish I hadn't now lol

[@derekbutler1121]

Only 230hp to the wheels? I have an 04 WRX and I could have swore that I've read stage 2 on the ej205 was closer to 250whp and 300hp at the crank because stage 2 is supposedly the equivalent of a stock STi.

[@DCGarage]

230bhp was my conservative estimate. I didn't want to go around claiming 250whp on a car I just bought with no evidence to back it up.

[@derekbutler1121]

Ah, I see. Not to mention the only supporting mods you had was an exhaust. So, I suppose your estimate is fair.

[@DCGarage]

Derek Butler I also have a Walbro 255lph fuel pump that I forgot to mention (not that it is doing much right now) but a big turbo is definitely in the near future!

[@derekbutler1121]

Awesome, I want to get all of my suspension, bushings, and brakes done before I get an AP, and eventually a pro tune.

[@SmokeUnicycle23]

you also have to think about the 10 to 15 % power loss to the drive train, I would say closer to 15% because its awd xD

[@milesthegreatbt]

I love mine. First car I've gotten that's mine. Not quite as clean as this bad boy but they're great cars.

[@bridgetkrams4083]

Im finishing up my saab 9-5 aero and Id love to have you test drive it when its finished.

[@ryanf2396]

SO CLOSE TO 200,000 :D

[@TheMainMan318]

almost bought one of these that was in indy. was black and a manual. ended up getting a z32tt instead

[@killersushi99]

Meguires Headlight Restore. Bout it.

[@M0ren025]

Finally a Saab! I love them

[@CashMoneyHighRolla]

Just wanna point out that manual+sunroof wasn't that rare, I own one myself, and a couple other ones I've seen had the same options. Maybe you were thinking about the "unicorn" 2006 2.5l Aeros? Otherwise great review!

[@RarelyReplies]

Always loved that car. Could never find a good one around me.