Which is better a Saab SS or a 9-7X?
Even though the 9-7X grips the pavement a hair better than the SS (with its 20-inch Goodyear RS-As), that TrailBlazer also benefits from many of the Saab’s upgrades – quicker steering and stiffer suspension, for example – making it just as competent as the 9-7X. For buyers who want nothing other than a Saab SUV, this is the only choice.
When did the Saab 9-7X Trailblazer come out?
The 9-7X wears no body cladding – that would have been state of the art when the TrailBlazer was introduced in 2001 – but now the no-plastic look is the norm. Clear taillights and an oval exhaust aren’t much of a rear disguise.
How does a Saab feel on the road?
On the road, the Saab feels considerably more composed, with stiffer shocks and springs that go a long way to calm excess body motions, a steeper steering ratio that gets rid of some on-center slop, and stiffer calipers combined with a more aggressive pedal ratio that help to alleviate a previously soft brake.
Is the GMT360 better than the Saab 9-7X?
Even worse, since the 9-7X’s introduction, a better GMT360 has been released – the TrailBlazer SS, powered by the Corvette’s 6.0-liter V-8. For $35,850, the 395-hp SS thrashes the Saab in a straight line, trimming the 0-to-60 run by 1.8 seconds, down to 5.5.
Even though the 9-7X grips the pavement a hair better than the SS (with its 20-inch Goodyear RS-As), that TrailBlazer also benefits from many of the Saab’s upgrades – quicker steering and stiffer suspension, for example – making it just as competent as the 9-7X. For buyers who want nothing other than a Saab SUV, this is the only choice.
The 9-7X wears no body cladding – that would have been state of the art when the TrailBlazer was introduced in 2001 – but now the no-plastic look is the norm. Clear taillights and an oval exhaust aren’t much of a rear disguise.
What’s the problem with my Saab 97X AWD?
Hi I have a 2006 Saab 97X and have had this same exact ongoing issue for quite some time and nobody can figure out what is wrong. Brought it in to several dealerships. Initially had transfer case fluid changed, and it drove better for a while then started binding up. Replaced motor encoder. Drove better for a while and binded up again.
When to change front diffs on Saab 9-7X?
The front and rear diffs typically get changed at 100K, but grabby AWD behavior that doesn’t light up the “Service 4WD” light is almost always old or low transfer case fluid.