04 Saab 9-2X

[mikeyb]

I think this car is a good idea but it still looks like a WRX wagon. I like the new frontend and the wheels.

http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=06314329

http://www.saabusa.com/main/US/en/index_flash.xml

I wonder if Saab will offer the a 9-2X in Sedan form if the wagon takes off?

[Newf]

not bad looking indeed.

[Excitmnt94]

no...not bad looking...but its a damned WRX with some minor exterior/interior changes. thats just rediculous. whats next the 9-2X STi? sabb needs to stick with its identity and make its own cars. *sigh* :(

[TX Speed Demon]

i think a sedan version would look really nice. I like the european styling, although it could just be the scoopless hood, and am not a huge fan of the wrx's.

[dmitrik4]

Originally posted by Excitmnt94
no...not bad looking...but its a damned WRX with some minor exterior/interior changes. thats just rediculous. whats next the 9-2X STi? sabb needs to stick with its identity and make its own cars. *sigh* :(

saab is not doing well, and needs to sell some cars before it can "stick with its identity and make its own cars."

this is a cheap and easy way to boost sales way up...thenthe next 9-2 can be "all saab." until then -- a better-looking WRX? yes please. :)

BTW, my gf and i are picking up her new ride tomorrow:

'99 Saab 9-3 5-door
tell me that isn't the cleanest 4/5-year-old car you've seen.

http://pictures.earthcars.net/autovillage/b160b25dd1175f46014d921a1a968880.jpg

http://pictures.earthcars.net/autovillage/b1629102d1175f46014d921a61d32344.jpg

http://pictures.earthcars.net/autovillage/b1617720d1175f46014d921a430b20a7.jpg

http://pictures.earthcars.net/autovillage/b1613267d1175f46014d921a195214bb.jpg

[cyc]

Wow, it looks like new

[low_psi]

i likes.

[mikeyb]

The only problem with Saabs is there is little or no aftermarket performance support. With the 9-2X that will all change for the better. I would think the performance parts for the 2.5RS and WRX would bolt right on.

Heres a 900 all tuned.
http://www.europeancarweb.com/tuned/0308ec_saab900/

I would love to tune a 900 or 9-3 3 dr hatch.

Heres a tuned 9000
http://www.europeancarweb.com/features/0311ec_saab/index.html

[dmitrik4]

that's the word...i can't imagine why Impreza parts wouldn't bolt on, for the most part...

i wish that 9-3 engine was in my Protege. soooo smooth. and the midrange power is hella strong. doesn't handle as well, though! :D