Any Florida Saabs?

[sacady]

Does anyone know of any Saab events in Florida? Obviously, not including the convertible, Florida wastes Saabs' talents. Straight roads (although US 27 north of Lake Okeechobee is better; the road into Everglades National Park to Flamingo is nice, but slow), hot weather, no snow. Boring. Regardless, there are quite a few 93's, especially convertibles. Used the high-beam flashers when seeing other Saabs but to no avail. Does anyone remember the "flash"? Used to see it all the time in the late 70's/early 80's up in New England.

Alone in Florida

[nordwulf]

The Garage map shows there are 5 Saab owners in Florida, including yourself. I have seen quite a few more members from Florida but they not be active on the forums. My Saab 9-5 is originally from Miami. Does that count??

No snow and hot weather is what I am dreaming of when we we have 6 months winters here in the upper Midwest. But I imagine it can get old when it feels like a sauna in summer time and driving a convertible is probably uncomfortable.

[sacady]

At least I can use the seat warmer a couple of times in the winter.

[rpiereck]

At least I can use the seat warmer a couple of times in January.

Alright, fixed it for you.

I lived for five years in FL and there is no winter there!

[nordwulf]

It's funny to visit Florida in 'winter' as a northener. When it is 50 degrees, locals wear winter coats, scarves and hats and they look like the world is going to end. I see people here in Michigan wearing shorts when it is 40 degrees. I guess it all depends what you're used to.

[rpiereck]

On that note, last time I spent Christmas in Miami it was 89 degrees. We opened the presents on Christmas day then went jet skying in the Keys!

[Dixon]

Hey Guys how are you doin?
Been checking the community, good thing I found this thread.. I'm Dixon from FL

[rpiereck]

Welcome in Dixon!

[metrognome]

SAABs are certainly not as common here in Florida as they are in the northeast, and few of the owners would consider themselves enthusiasts, but there are a few of us around. Check out the Northeast Florida SAAB club at neflsaab.com. We're on Facebook too. It sounds like we're a little out of your area, but we have members as far south as Melbourne.