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[1998gpgt]

So I accidentally ended up buying a Saab this week. I had been casually looking for a daily to keep miles off my STi. My one condition was that it had to be AWD/4WD and could serve as a suitable winter mountain vehicle. I stumbled on this beauty and couldn’t say say no after the test drive.

2006 Saab 9-7X 5.3i. One owner Colorado car with 180k on it. Exterior has some bumps and bruises but the interior is pristine. Looking forward to driving a car that gets 15/20 MPG right now. It makes no sense, but I already love it. Now I cross my fingers and hope I don’t ever have to replace the Saab specific parts.

I’m feeling a little lazy, so here are mostly the stock photos from the dealer.

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[DEEZUZ]

Nah... That's a trailblazer.

 

[IDAFC21]

definitely need more pics. But nice!

 

[1quick]

Those are super cool, I had the same truck in a trailblazer

 

[willizm]

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Spivitz bring your trailblazer in here

 

[AnimalMother316]

Idk if it's just first car nostalgia but I loved my saab 900 turbo, but it was also an electrical nightmare lol

I just can't believe they did a version with the tbss too

 

[Spivitz]

SpeedSpeak2me

Nice Truck OP



OK

 

[Yaj Yak]

efans/intake/tune/stall do it

 

[v6buicks]

I always liked these. Pretty rare!

 

[frank]

It’s a nice alternative to the ss, which still are holding their values if you can find one not all trashed.

As for Saab only parts, lots of resources to choose from, just be prepared to pre pay and non refundable.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

TBSS's even with a fuckton of mileage, still pushing $20k or even into the $20's...

 

[Spivitz]

efans/intake/tune/stall do it

Cam
1 7/8 kook headers
Off road Y pipe
Minimal head work
4,000 stall
Massage the trans
Trans cooler
Change out the lower pulley
Blower


.... Hahaha

 

[Spivitz]

efans/intake/tune/stall do it

Cam
1 7/8 kook headers
Off road Y pipe
Minimal head work
4,000 stall
Massage the trans
Trans cooler
Change out the lower pulley
Blower


.... Hahaha

 

[TommyGloves]

Very nice for its age and mileage! Enjoy it!

I used to own a 07 of the same model. Aside from the popout cup holder and the center console ignition cylinder, everything else mechanical was standard GM parts.

The 5.3 had issues with the Displacement on Demand and oil/carbon build-up in one of the cylinders. Hopefully that was addressed by the previous owner.

The springs were "special" from what I remember. It dropped it by 1/2 or 1". Bilsteins were standard shocks.

IIRC, I would average between 15-16 MPGs mixed driving. 20 on the highway would work if you cruised around 60.

I have some new parts (front endlinks and axle fluid) that I recently posted for sale if you are interested:

For Sale - New Swaybar Front End Links - Trailblazer|Envoy|Rainier|Ascender|Bravada|9-7x|SSR

Brand New AC Delco Front Swaybar Endlinks (Driver/Pass). Fits the following vehicles: AC Delco: 45G0468 and 45G0467 GM: 19161698 and 19161699 BUICK RAINIER 2004-2007 CHEVY SSR 2003-2006 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 2004-2007 GMC ENVOY 2004-2007 ISUZU ASCENDER 2004-2008 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2004 SAAB 9-7X...

www.thechicagogarage.com

For Sale - ACDelco GM OE Dexron LS GL-5 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant - 2 Qts AC Delco PN: 10-4016

New, Sealed ACDelco GM OE Dexron LS GL-5 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant - 2, 1 Qt Bottles AC Delco PN: 10-4016 GM PN: ‎88900401 $25 Pick-up in Palatine or Rockford Please post or PM with questions. Thanks, Tommy

www.thechicagogarage.com

-Tommy

 

[willsmysticcobra]

I am all that is saab and I love this.

 

[CMNTMXR57]

I'd sob if I owned a Saab.



I always have to get that in. Carry on.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

There are times I regret buying the volvo and not one of these.

 

[Dave M]

We used to have one of those with the straight 6, It was gutless, but pretty reliable until the stupid fancy cupholder broke.

 

[1998gpgt]

efans/intake/tune/stall do it

Is that what Devin did back in the day? That thing moved out pretty good.

Very nice for its age and mileage! Enjoy it!

I used to own a 07 of the same model. Aside from the popout cup holder and the center console ignition cylinder, everything else mechanical was standard GM parts.

The 5.3 had issues with the Displacement on Demand and oil/carbon build-up in one of the cylinders. Hopefully that was addressed by the previous owner.

The springs were "special" from what I remember. It dropped it by 1/2 or 1". Bilsteins were standard shocks.

IIRC, I would average between 15-16 MPGs mixed driving. 20 on the highway would work if you cruised around 60.

I have some new parts (front endlinks and axle fluid) that I recently posted for sale if you are interested:

For Sale - New Swaybar Front End Links - Trailblazer|Envoy|Rainier|Ascender|Bravada|9-7x|SSR

Brand New AC Delco Front Swaybar Endlinks (Driver/Pass). Fits the following vehicles: AC Delco: 45G0468 and 45G0467 GM: 19161698 and 19161699 BUICK RAINIER 2004-2007 CHEVY SSR 2003-2006 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 2004-2007 GMC ENVOY 2004-2007 ISUZU ASCENDER 2004-2008 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 2004 SAAB 9-7X...

www.thechicagogarage.com

For Sale - ACDelco GM OE Dexron LS GL-5 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant - 2 Qts AC Delco PN: 10-4016

New, Sealed ACDelco GM OE Dexron LS GL-5 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant - 2, 1 Qt Bottles AC Delco PN: 10-4016 GM PN: ‎88900401 $25 Pick-up in Palatine or Rockford Please post or PM with questions. Thanks, Tommy

www.thechicagogarage.com

-Tommy

Unfortunately my cup holder is broken/missing haha. 9-7 versions are going for $400 and up and eBay. 9-5 ones are much cheaper and it sounds like they work mostly okay. So I will probably go that route.

I think I’m good on parts at the moment. Thanks though. I can reach out if that changes.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

efans/intake/tune/stall do it

Forgot cam

 

[Dave M]

Is that what Devin did back in the day? That thing moved out pretty good.


Unfortunately my cup holder is broken/missing haha. 9-7 versions are going for $400 and up and eBay. 9-5 ones are much cheaper and it sounds like they work mostly okay. So I will probably go that route.

I think I’m good on parts at the moment. Thanks though. I can reach out if that changes.

I believe I replaced mine with one for a 9-5. Didn't quite fit like the stock one but it did the trick.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Is that what Devin did back in the day? That thing moved out pretty good.


Unfortunately my cup holder is broken/missing haha. 9-7 versions are going for $400 and up and eBay. 9-5 ones are much cheaper and it sounds like they work mostly okay. So I will probably go that route.

I think I’m good on parts at the moment. Thanks though. I can reach out if that changes.

indeed

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]