I hope you haven't bought a Saab recently

[Gonzo]

Shame - I knew a fella who had one with no lid on.. I liked it.

My cousin brought one like that when he was contracting.

Very comfortable it was to ride in too.

[Iron Condor]

Who else remembers the classic ad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvAnZWRGCFE

[Rantor]

I knew once that I had written about the free wheel someone would come back and prove me wrong! Are the body panels, I still have some in the attic.

EDIT just looked at Wiki
Two-stroke engines
Engine braking in a two-stroke engine can be extremely harmful to the engine, because cylinder and piston lubricant is delivered to each cylinder mixed with fuel. Consequently, during engine braking, the engine starves not only of fuel but also lubricant, while parts reciprocate rapidly. Four-stroke engines typically have lubrication by an oil pump, independent of the throttle and fuel system.

On my old Saab, it had a separate oil tank that injected the oil into the system (crank, etc)

I've been looking at a few v4 96s lately but getting one in good nick is a bit of a struggle.

Just picked up my c900 from a bodyshop tonight and drove it home through ice rink brussels rush hour. Still a brilliant car; loads of fun tuning it and good for everyday use.

Got a 9-5 sitting next to it downstairs, and I've had various others so I guess I'm a fan but I've never been able to figure out why.

Bit of a downer but not surprising as they had been slipping out of their target market and losing stacks of cash on everything they sold in the US.

[Paddy]

We're getting there. Wiki:



How I remember it was that the free wheeling option was so popular with Saab owners that Saab kept it when they moved to 4 stroke engines.

Interesting about the ease of maintenance features, and that rings a bell. Were body panels easy to replace as well?

I knew once that I had written about the free wheel someone would come back and prove me wrong! Are the body panels, I still have some in the attic.

EDIT just looked at Wiki
Two-stroke engines
Engine braking in a two-stroke engine can be extremely harmful to the engine, because cylinder and piston lubricant is delivered to each cylinder mixed with fuel. Consequently, during engine braking, the engine starves not only of fuel but also lubricant, while parts reciprocate rapidly. Four-stroke engines typically have lubrication by an oil pump, independent of the throttle and fuel system.

On my old Saab, it had a separate oil tank that injected the oil into the system (crank, etc)

[Sysman]

<In anorak mode >
There was a lever to select free wheel or fixed. It had nothing to do with engine braking on two stroke engines and the same mechanism was fitted to the Ford V4 engine on later models. The free wheel aided economy and helped on icy roads. (free wheel on ice gives maximum grip). Good points on the old 95s and 96s were that most components were adjustable and serviceable. Eg grease points and shim adjustments on ball joints. I never need to change any parts other than consumables.

We're getting there. Wiki:

Engine braking in a two-stroke engine can be extremely harmful to the engine, because cylinder and piston lubricant is delivered to each cylinder mixed with fuel. Consequently, during engine braking, the engine starves not only of fuel but also lubricant, while parts reciprocate rapidly.

How I remember it was that the free wheeling option was so popular with Saab owners that Saab kept it when they moved to 4 stroke engines.

Interesting about the ease of maintenance features, and that rings a bell. Were body panels easy to replace as well?

[Paddy]

I think they had free wheeling hubs 'cos two strokes don't like engine braking. I vaguely remember a complaint that their brake pads didn't last long as a result.

<In anorak mode >
There was a lever to select free wheel or fixed. It had nothing to do with engine braking on two stroke engines and the same mechanism was fitted to the Ford V4 engine on later models. The free wheel aided economy and helped on icy roads. (free wheel on ice gives maximum grip). Good points on the old 95s and 96s were that most components were adjustable and serviceable. Eg grease points and shim adjustments on ball joints. I never need to change any parts other than consumables.

[Clippy]

Since GM bought them, they have just been re-badges Vectra's.

Prior to that was when they were individual cars.

[Sysman]

The two stroke ones were interesting.

If a bit smokey.

I think they had free wheeling hubs 'cos two strokes don't like engine braking. I vaguely remember a complaint that their brake pads didn't last long as a result.

[Paddy]

The two stroke ones were interesting.

If a bit smokey.

I made this mistake of not using a two stoke Saab for some months. It messed up the engine because of it’s open ports. Apparently when not in use you should choke the engine with oil to preserve it.

[Cliphead]

I learned to drive in a Morris 1000 in Barcelona then bought a Saab 99 Turbo when I got home, a wee bit of a change

[Cliphead]

I liked the old ones. One of the first cars I drove.

[cailin maith]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8421007.stm

Try selling one on now.

Shame - I knew a fella who had one with no lid on.. I liked it.

[DimPrawn]

http://www.saab.co.uk/gb/en/start#/home/

[moorfield]

Wot's a "Saab" ?

[DimPrawn]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8421007.stm

Try selling one on now.