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Oil keeps changing. For example, Mobil 1 0W-40...
Oil keeps changing. For example, Mobil 1 0W-40 after about 2017 is not the same as 2017 and before. It's similar. For example, Mobil 1 0W-40 meets Mercedes Benz 229.3 specification for both the old...
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1 Week Ago
Thread: Factory Options? Can I upgrade???
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The original 900 (circa 1981-1992 or so) was...
The original 900 (circa 1981-1992 or so) was great for upgrading. I had a base 900 (in some countries sold as the 900i, 900GLS, etc.).
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Thread: Price of used 2008 9-3?
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Your poker face comes in handy here. For the...
Your poker face comes in handy here.
For the unusual buyer, they are looking for a specific car in good condition and know that a missed opportunity may never present again. On the other hand,... -
3 Weeks Ago
Thread: Remember my age
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A sad fact that all Saabs are now old. Some less...
A sad fact that all Saabs are now old. Some less old than others. In Germany, I think they call them youngtimers because they are not old enough to be classic cars yet.
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4 Weeks Ago
Thread: Starting problems
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Seems like the battery is not the problem. Sorry...
Seems like the battery is not the problem. Sorry to hear of the problem.
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02 November 2019
Thread: New member, potential buyer
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I had a 2005 9-3 which used any coolant that met...
I had a 2005 9-3 which used any coolant that met the Dexcool specification.
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31 October 2019
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Fiat Chrysler and PCA (Peugeot Citroen) merger proposed
Those two companies are proposing a merger where each company would own about half of the new company. That would join a bunch of brands, including Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Opel, Chrysler, Jeep,...
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30 October 2019
Thread: New member, potential buyer
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mention that you'll take care of the car rather...
mention that you'll take care of the car rather than someone who got it from a charity who will run the car into the ground.
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19 October 2019
Thread: After market cat back exhaust
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I used to have a 2005 9-3 2.0t but did not change...
I used to have a 2005 9-3 2.0t but did not change the exhaust. If the CEL code states a leak then either it's a leak or maybe down flow pressure is reduced (which is what you probably wanted) but...
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19 October 2019
Thread: New member in Colorado
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Welcome! Consider yourself a member of Saabworld!
Welcome! Consider yourself a member of Saabworld!
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01 October 2019
Thread: Where in the world is this place?
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The meaning of the red dice is so that the...
The meaning of the red dice is so that the building is a bit blurry, hahaha
The next photo is probably much easier if one can read Japanese. I can't. However, that narrows it down from 200+... -
23 September 2019
Thread: Where in the world is this place?
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Then it's the River Thames, London Eye, Houses of...
Then it's the River Thames, London Eye, Houses of Parliament. London.
Next (presuming I am correct)
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21 September 2019
Thread: Where in the world is this place?
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Is this a trick question?
Is this a trick question?
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19 September 2019
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Saab indicted for terrorist activity, unrelated to cars
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/new-jersey-man-indicted-terrorist-activities-behalf-hizballah-s-islamic-jihad-organization
Just terrible, smearing the Saab name.
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17 September 2019
Thread: An alternative to Saab Central
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There's one forum that is closed to the public...
There's one forum that is closed to the public but open only to members of a certain profession. They changed to a fancy setup but all of the users are unhappy. Some complain that the forum list...
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12 September 2019
Thread: Where in the world is this place?
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So lucky. With one guess (actual city name) to...
So lucky. With one guess (actual city name) to Google and it looks like a match. But it is too late to study the photos so maybe a definitive answer tomorrow.
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11 September 2019
Thread: Where in the world is this place?
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Correct! The bridge is named the Bixby Creek...
Correct!
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24 August 2019
Thread: Where in the world is this place?
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23 August 2019
Thread: Where in the world is this place?
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Oh my, the power of Google. I googled "Lake...
Oh my, the power of Google. I googled "Lake Croatia" even though I doubt there is such lake. Google might have then searched the well known lakes of Croatia, which is sort of near Italy. With one...
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21 August 2019
Thread: Where in the world is this place?
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BWffPY8Fg_C/ Lake...
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Lake Molveno, Italy
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21 August 2019
Thread: Has it really been 4yrs?
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Saab has done odd things. For example, I had rear...
Saab has done odd things. For example, I had rear vented disc brakes on my 2005 9-3 Linear. It was not supposed to have it.
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09 July 2019
Thread: 2004 Saab 93 Arc 2.0t wheels compatibility
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I used ASA JH8 wheels, 17 x 7.5, offset 40. With...
I used ASA JH8 wheels, 17 x 7.5, offset 40. With those, I was able to fit 235/45R17 tires. That was the size for the 9-3 Aero. Some Saab 9-3 were fitted with 225/--R17, I think 225/45R17.
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06 July 2019
Thread: 2004 Saab 93 Arc 2.0t wheels compatibility
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In the 2003-2005 era, Saab appeared to have a...
In the 2003-2005 era, Saab appeared to have a brake shortage so they were putting different sizes of brakes on the 9-3. I believe the Arc had 302 mm front and 292 mm rear vented. The Linears were...
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05 July 2019
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Consider keeping the car in near perfect shape. I...
Consider keeping the car in near perfect shape. I realize that it's not always possible or that some people don't want to. I kept all my Saabs in near perfect shape except for a 1999 9-3 (1998 build)...
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27 June 2019
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Yes. 1. you agreed on a price and it would be...
Yes.
1. you agreed on a price and it would be nice to be seen as a reliable buyer.
2. this is your chance of a lifetime to own a Saab. I have driven Saabs most of my driving life and miss that...
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