Yesterday I drove.......

[Big RICHARD]

A Saab 95 Aero 2.3HOT with 250 bhp. It was fun!
It's a company car, belonging to one of the Directors. He's only had it a couple of days! He said he knew I'd had fun in it, cos all his stuff in the boot was thrown EVERYWHERE! I did have a go at it with the traction control off and quite enjoyed spinning the wheels in 3rd! But most of the time I left the traction control on. The only thing I didn't like was the turbo lag......

[XTR]

is that the one with the big cargo wing? aka Spoiler!

I like Saab's... well built sturdy cars.

[Big RICHARD]

is that the one with the big cargo wing? aka Spoiler!

I like Saab's... well built sturdy cars.

http://www.saab.co.uk/main/GB/en/forms.xml?modelcode=95

[XTR]

very sweet


this is the cargo wing i was on about lol


CargoWing
The CargoWing serves as a spoiler when lowered. When raised, it becomes a functional rack to carry objects such as skis and snowboards.( available Spring 2004)

[Big RICHARD]

Ahhhhh ok. No, but it has a roof rack. I think it's for the Director's skis.....
I don't know if any speed cameras got me, but I don't think so. Went from work (Walker) through the tyne tunnel, to south shields and then along the felling bypass to gateshead then to team valley and back over the tyne bridge to work. And I don't know what my top speed was, because I was watching the road too carefully!

[Zak33]

Saab.....equals....Vectra

but good none the less

[TiG]

A Saab 95 Aero 2.3HOT with 250 bhp.

HOT - please don't tell me they wanted HOT as a badge type

/me wonders sometimes who comes up with these ideas.

What was the chassis like round corners?

Did it feel enjoyable - did the thing talk to you.

All important questions ....

TiG

[Big RICHARD]

HOT - please don't tell me they wanted HOT as a badge type

/me wonders sometimes who comes up with these ideas.

What was the chassis like round corners?

Did it feel enjoyable - did the thing talk to you.

All important questions ....

TiG

Nahhh, the HOT is Saabs name for it on their website......

It was pretty comfortable around corners, not too much body roll. It was enjoyable, but I didn't think it talked to me all that well. But, my god, when you put the happy pedal to the floor and feel it squirm under power with the traction control light is on until you lift off, it really gives you a buzz! Not a bad handling car. Is the latest Saab still a Vectra? (With LOTS of toys....)

[Capt Doufos]

Saab.....equals....Vectra

but good none the less

Only the floorpan... and that is modified. The older 93 was supposed to be a cavalier floorpan I believe.

[headbrace]

My Dads just got the estate version of this, should be on its way on saturday. Im looking forward to the heated rear seats, if only we'd got it before winter set in

[Raz316]

saab cup holders rock!

All I know about them...

[p0lish]

Nice. Saabs are really great cars. Speaking of great cars, thats my uncle's new baby:

and


His goal - 550HP. Hoping to drive it one of those days.

P.S. Can any of you guess what car that is ?

These pictures are of identical car, but not his. he promised to send me some when he is done rebuilding it

[p0lish]

Not even 1 guess ?
shame...

[Vimeous]

I hate u I hate u I hate u

Detomaso Pantera (GTS with wing?)
Nice Ford V8 power with Italian looks.
Damn things rock and VERY 70's

Interesting to note the Rover SV is based on the DeTomaso Mangusta

Oh yeah and I love Saabs too. Family had a 900GLi back in the 80's and I loved the looks and huge boot. The dash is one of my favourite bits. 900 Turbo is still one of the great motor cars and even now my motor would struggle to keep up with the full 175bhp version.

[p0lish]

I hate u I hate u I hate u

Detomaso Pantera (GTS with wing?)
Nice Ford V8 power with Italian looks.
Damn things rock and VERY 70's

Interesting to note the Rover SV is based on the DeTomaso Mangusta

Oh yeah and I love Saabs too. Family had a 900GLi back in the 80's and I loved the looks and huge boot. The dash is one of my favourite bits. 900 Turbo is still one of the great motor cars and even now my motor would struggle to keep up with the full 175bhp version.

yesss
the one on the picture is a 1982 with widened rear to accomodate bigger tires
go figure

The car is just amazing. I can't wait to pay uncle a visit.... the only problem is that he lives in Bristol, CT