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04 October 2018
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I've been averaging about 27 mpg over the life of...
I've been averaging about 27 mpg over the life of the car so far, which is pretty impressive given the size and full-time AWD. On long highway stretches I can get around 33 or 34. The downside of...
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03 October 2018
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Wow, over two years since I've last checked in. ...
Wow, over two years since I've last checked in.
VW ended up buying back my TDI for ~$3,000 less than I paid for it, despite owning it for 2 years and putting 60,000 miles on it. I replaced it... -
10 May 2016
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Just a quick update. I check in, but not very...
Just a quick update. I check in, but not very frequently. Life has gotten really busy and as of two weeks ago, I am officially Saab-less. I sold the '73 96 to a guy from New Jersey after having it...
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21 September 2015
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Golf SportWagen is a Golf Estate. Here in the...
Golf SportWagen is a Golf Estate.
Here in the US it was recently discovered that VW cheated federal emission tests on all of their 4-cylinder diesels produced between 2009 and 2015. No one knows... -
21 September 2015
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With the whole VW diesel thing going on right...
With the whole VW diesel thing going on right now, it should be interesting to see what happens.
Not quite 4 months of ownership with my Golf SportWagen and this happens.
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16 September 2015
Thread: Spyker Cars
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Photos don't appear to be working.
Photos don't appear to be working.
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04 August 2015
Thread: Where is the VIN on these cars?
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On my quick google searching, I'm not finding...
On my quick google searching, I'm not finding that tag in all the pictures... so... uh... good luck.
But here is another view of it. It's that black tab near the bottom of the A-pillar.... -
04 August 2015
Thread: Where is the VIN on these cars?
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There should be a tag on the driver side A-pillar...
There should be a tag on the driver side A-pillar that can be read from outside the vehicle through the windshield. Also, if you pop the hood there is a tag on the firewall, but I'm not confident...
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13 July 2015
Thread: Which new car would you buy?
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I agree on the Mustang, but I've never been a...
I agree on the Mustang, but I've never been a convertible guy. If it's a convertible, it would have to be a big ol' Cadillac, or some vintage Ferrari that is way out of my price range.
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13 July 2015
Thread: Diesel cars in the USA
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I've been loving my little diesel! It's got a...
I've been loving my little diesel! It's got a bit more oomph than my dad's Jetta SportWagen had, so now it falls into "regular" car speeds, though it seems even regular cars are quite quick these...
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07 May 2015
Thread: 1960 93F Electrical problems
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Did you figure it out? I'd double check the...
Did you figure it out?
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07 May 2015
Thread: SaabWorld stickers
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Still filling envelopes over here. Just a...
Still filling envelopes over here.
Just a note, if you are international and send me a PM, please either make sure you can receive PM's, or that you include your mailing address within that first... -
04 December 2014
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Hey Fellas! Well, life has gotten in the way a...
Hey Fellas!
Well, life has gotten in the way a bit. So much so that it appears I hadn't ventured here in 3~4 months! I'm keeping up with stickers though, so don't worry on that front (still have... -
10 July 2014
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Will those lower the ride height at all?
Will those lower the ride height at all?
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21 May 2014
Thread: Saying hello
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Welcome to the site. Hopefully you can figure out...
Welcome to the site. Hopefully you can figure out the issues with the help of someone from the site.
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20 May 2014
Thread: SaabWorld stickers
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I don't frequent as much as I should, and I'm a...
I don't frequent as much as I should, and I'm a bit slow to get some of the international stickers out, so please bear (bare?) with me!
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20 March 2014
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Just 47,000 miles! Nice find. If you are...
Just 47,000 miles! Nice find. If you are worried about sludge (I believe the main fear was remedied by 2003, but I'm not a 9-5 expert) you could always have the dealer drop the oil pan and see if...
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03 March 2014
Thread: Hi from CNY!
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Welcome to the site! Hope you like it here.
Welcome to the site! Hope you like it here.
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11 February 2014
Thread: 66 - 96 Stroker project - jskrebs - USA
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Might be worth calling Chip Lamb. He used to run...
Might be worth calling Chip Lamb. He used to run West of Sweden Saab in Richmond Virginia. Unfortunately he closed down a year or two ago. He has a contact link on his site still. He might know some...
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11 February 2014
Thread: US or global site?
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What did I miss?
What did I miss?
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21 January 2014
Thread: Hey guys! Need help identifying my SAAB
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It's hard to tell from the pictures, but it...
It's hard to tell from the pictures, but it doesn't appear you've got the SPG bumpers, and I don't believe you could get an SPG in the United States with a red interior and white paint.
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20 January 2014
Thread: What's your poison?
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I've been cutting back a bit. The waist line...
I've been cutting back a bit. The waist line doesn't agree with beer. Once I get back into a workout routine, all the good drinks will be back on the menu.
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20 January 2014
Thread: Hey guys! Need help identifying my SAAB
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What do you need help identifying about it? ...
What do you need help identifying about it?
I'm no C900 expert, but it looks to be a pretty standard 900 turbo convertible.
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14 January 2014
Thread: SaabWorld stickers
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Move is mostly complete. Still some unboxing to...
Move is mostly complete. Still some unboxing to do. Check the first post for an updated mailing address.
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31 December 2013
Thread: 66 - 96 Stroker project - jskrebs - USA
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I'd be in for getting some fender screws and...
I'd be in for getting some fender screws and washers.
And have fun with the ball joints. I soaked my in PB Blaster and Aerokroil (supposed to be PB Blaster on steroids) for over a week and broke...
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