Category Archives: SAAB

1999 SAAB 9-5 Wagon 2.3t

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Andy Rupert

YEAR 1999 ENGINE 2.3L Turbo 4 cyl MAKE SAAB TRANS 4 Speed Automatic MODEL 9-5 Wagon EXT/INT Dark Green/Beige TRIM 2.3t MILES 171,426 This has been our family SAAB and was recently replaced with a Volvo XC90. I’ve been driving … Continue reading →

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What’s the Scoop? — May 18, 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Andy Rupert

Guess who’s driving a SAAB again? Can the US president save SAAB? (Fox News) Geely to recycle old XC90 platform (China Car Times) Mercedes-Benz gives the R-Class the Boot (The Car Connection) What 7-Seater Cars are available in the US? … Continue reading →

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New SAAB Mechanic in Painesville

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Andy Rupert

The driver side fog lamp is missing on our 99 SAAB 9-5 wagon. But the wires still hang under the bumper. So, my youngest son and I removed the ugly green tape from the bumper and figured a way to … Continue reading →

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What’s the Scoop? — 5/11/2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Andy Rupert

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has arrived in Willoughby What will the 2014 Volvo XC90 look like? (Left Lane) Four versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe (MSN) Rent payment may force quick sale of SAAB (Life with SAAB) Porsche to release … Continue reading →

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What’s the Scoop? — 4/23/2012

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Andy Rupert

The USA will not get the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class? (0-60) Volvo to offer a limited edition S60 T5 R (SwedeSpeed) 8.5 favorites from Volvo’s first 85 years (MotorTrend) SAAB Automobile has begun producing body parts again (SAABSUnited) GM and Peugeot/Citroen … Continue reading →

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What’s the Scoop? — 3/29/12

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Andy Rupert

Who’s driving a SAAB 9-5 to Mentor Christian School? Pastor Kent Hobi had a rental car…and likes it! Basem Wasef offers a Volvo S60 and BMW 328i Smackdown (Auto Trader) With gas prices going up, how can you get better … Continue reading →

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1999 SAAB 9-5 Wagon 2.3 LPT : Limited Acceleration

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Andy Rupert

My 1999 SAAB 9-5 wagon 2.3 LPT has no guts and barely makes it up a big hill. I purchased a used turbo thinking that was the problem but a Mercedes mechanic told me the car drives like a blocked … Continue reading →

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What’s the Scoop? — 3/13/12

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Andy Rupert

No more Beetle taxis in Mexico City! (Hemmings) Mercedes-Benz to introduce the CLC in NYC (Washington Post) Swade introduces his new SAAB car (Swadeology) For Sale: 1985 SAAB 900 Turbo (Craigslist) Jeremy Lin to endorse Volvo in China? (Businessweek)

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SAAB 9-1 Concept

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Andy Rupert

I like it! http://www.burlappcars.com/2012/03/saab-9-1.html

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Thoughts on BMW and SAAB

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Andy Rupert

Nick Walker has put together some good thoughts about BMW acquiring SAAB. I tend to agree with his sentiments (despite his Silverado comment). BMW could use another brand to help them meet the fuel economy standards and to compete with … Continue reading →

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