Comments on: Readers comments – Saab 9-4x

By: Mack, Indigo, Cody

Mack, Indigo, Cody — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:13:00 +0000

I am a proud owner of the 2011 SAAB 9-4x Premier – AWD. I do love it – the blind spots are something I need to get used to for this SUV. Unfortunately I got a crack in the windshield after only having the vehicle for two weeks from a pebble that hit it. The crack spread across the windshield quickly. The glass company had a super hard time finding a replacement windshield as this is so new to the market. I called my SAAB dealership who I bought the car from and they were able to find me a windshield in less than a week after a call was made to Corporate and to Sweden. I have to bring in the vehicle tomorrow. I have been a loyal SAAB owner since 1995 and have been waiting for the 9-4x. I am one of 15 people at the moment that can say that they drive a 9-4x. Can’t wait to get the SUV back. I commend SAAB for making the effort to find me a replacement windshield as I was very upset that the vehicle was not even a month old and the windshield was already damaged.

By: Zachery Scott Friend

Zachery Scott Friend — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:23:00 +0000

The wife and I will be submitting our little review to Inside Saab in a few days, they just unwrapped a 9-4x here in San Diego, CA so we were only able to look it over. First impressions? The cockpit is awesome! The Bronze is a great color and the faux wood looks much better than in pictures.

By: Bengt Åkesson

Bengt Åkesson — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:58:00 +0000

I took a short test trip in july and it was nice! Smooth, silent ride and a nice interior. I am a big Swede (to much nice food) but it was very relaxing. Perhaps time to save some money.

Some shots at http://skane.saabklubben.nu/media/provk_94x_110725/index.html

By: Curt Sehon

Curt Sehon — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:17:00 +0000

Swade, I’ll have to wait until later this fall when my local dealer gets his first 9-4X. The one I saw was a pre-release version at an auto show in March 2011 and test drives were not allowed. And yes, I can certainly withdstand the temptation as my wife would divorce me if I came home with another new car, eh? I hope you decide to pick one up as it would be a nice addition to your Saab collection.

By: Steven Wade

Steven Wade — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:34:00 +0000

If you think you can withstand the temptation, then I’d encourage you to have a drive. It really is an enjoyable ride. The first SUV/crossover that’s ever even remotely tempted me. Despite my ample size, I tend to gravitate towards small, tossable cars. This is the first vehicle to get me thinking about the possibility of relaxing on the road.

By: Curt Sehon

Curt Sehon — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:29:00 +0000

I haven’t taken a test ride of the new 9-4X but I have seen one in person and it’s a great looking vehicle. The interior is quite striking and is similar to my NG9-5. Ordinarily, I’m not a fan of CUV/SUV but I really like the 9-4X. I hope that Saab adequately markets the vehicle and that it sells well. Any owner would be proud and happy to own one.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:26:00 +0000

Really off topic, but nice to see support. In the Dutch TopGear Magazine (so guess only for Dutch buyers, but still…):
SupportAction Saab
Potential Saab customers beware! TopGear Magazine is published next Thursday for the 75th time, and that should be celebrated. Therefore, we support an action for the troubled Saab: any individual who as of Thursday, August 18 until the end of 2011 buys or lease a Saab, receives an annual subscription to TopGear Magazine as gift.
The publishers and founders of TopGear magazine Netherlands (and theirelves former Saab drivers), Roland and Martijn van der Spek, have a warm heart for Saab and Victor Muller. TopGear has previously helped Muller with an action in which each new subscriber received a free Spyker share.
“It’s terrifying to us that such a great brand is in such heavy weather,” said Roland and Martijn. “Muller is obviously a ‘man with a big mouth’, always full of big plans, but we still believe in it, specially since Chinese have drwan their wallets. At least, yesterday. Or the day before. To push potential Saab drivers in the right direction, we give every new Saab driver an annual subscription. So hopefully we stimulate the Saab sales a bit more with TopGear. The 75th edition shows you how exactly you can sign up for this action. ”
Sure, it’s just a small gesture, but we do want to stand to the sidelines and watch this process with envy. We also considered to take over Saab, but we rejected that plan when our banker showed us the door, roaring with laughter. So we do it this way. Buy a Saab and you will receive an annual subscription!

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