[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by livi

Just my Point of view but from groing up in SAAB country when SAAB and Volvo still was 80% of all cars you ever saw on the road, having owned or driven almost every model up to mid 2000 I would say they are all boring, understearing tractors. Great for hauling family and stuff but tedious as an Active driving vehicle. The one exception would be a few models of the old 96 with the gear shift on the steering column. Still a tractor and slow but so odd and fun to drive. Also pretty much the only car I have never even being Close to get stuck in the snow with.
Just my personal reflections off hand.

Not everyone agrees...

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I had both a '93 9000 Aero and a '97 900SE with the high output turbo, both manual transmission. Loved them both, two of the most unique cars that I have owned. Close to 35 MPG on the highway but rockets with a few small upgrades. The 9000 had 235k when I sold it, still the original engine and transmission. Like most European cars they are stout mechanically but expect some annoying odds and ends. The early 9-3 hatchback and the first generation of 9-5 are as new as I would venture, the 9-3 sedan and later 9-5 were 100% badge engineered GM crap. Personally I would drive the hell out of a Viggen or an early 9-5 Aero wagon.

Originally Posted by Nickshu

I owned 6 Saabs spanning from 1986 to 2007 model years. 900/9000/9-3s.

If you can get a classic 900 SPG (special performance group) I would go for it. The most fun one I owned of all of them for sure. 2 doors w/ hatchback. If I ever bought a Saab again this would be what I would look for.

My 9000's were great haulers and plenty quick. 4 doors with hatchback is convenient if the 3 door doesn't work for you.

Fortunately we are not in PARF so it can end on a friendly note...