What kind of car was the Saab 99 Turbo?
Once again, Saab was viewed as a producer of true driver’s cars, and not solidly utilitarian cars like Volvo was churning out. The 99 Turbo was the world’s first “turbo for everyone,” a car that …
What’s the best Saab ever made, according to you?
I think the answer is that there isn’t one specific model. I’ve had three classic 900 3 door hatchbacks and currently have a 1999 9-3 and 2005 9-3 (9-3SS). The 1999 was bought used and with high mileage so it might not be a good car for comparison. Every Saab that I’ve had had pluses and minuses.
Is the Saab classic 900 still in production?
The classic 900 still defines Saab today, although, frankly, it shouldn’t. That’s not to say it wasn’t a terrific car – it was hugely practical, reliable and fun to drive.
When did the first Saab 92 come out?
Released in 1949, the 92 was a major success in Scandinavia, but it quickly evolved as Saab continued to tinker with the car. It became the 93 in 1955, and the 96 in 1960.
What kind of car was the first Saab?
The 99 Turbo was the world’s first “turbo for everyone,” a car that offered lots of torque without having to buy a Porsche. 1978-1994 Saab 900. The classic 900 still defines Saab today, although, frankly, it shouldn’t. That’s not to say it wasn’t a terrific car – it was hugely practical, reliable and fun to drive.
What kind of features did the Saab 99 have?
The 99 had many innovations and features that would come to define Saabs for decades: wraparound windscreen, self-repairing bumpers, headlamp washers and side-impact door beams.
The classic 900 still defines Saab today, although, frankly, it shouldn’t. That’s not to say it wasn’t a terrific car – it was hugely practical, reliable and fun to drive.
Where do you go to buy a Saab?
What you want is something that was legally sold here in North America, a car you can normally register at your local DMV, get in, and drive. Turns out Saab may just have what you need.