04 Saab 9-2X

**mikeyb** · 12-12-2003, 05:32 AM

I think this car is a good idea but it still looks like a WRX wagon. I like the new frontend and the wheels.

http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=06314329

http://www.saabusa.com/main/US/en/index_flash.xml

I wonder if Saab will offer the a 9-2X in Sedan form if the wagon takes off?

Newf · 12-12-2003, 06:42 AM

not bad looking indeed.

Excitmnt94 · 12-12-2003, 09:00 AM

no...not bad looking...but its a damned WRX with some minor exterior/interior changes. thats just rediculous. whats next the 9-2X STi? sabb needs to stick with its identity and make its own cars. *sigh*

TX Speed Demon · 12-12-2003, 09:31 AM

i think a sedan version would look really nice. I like the european styling, although it could just be the scoopless hood, and am not a huge fan of the wrx's.

dmitrik4 · 12-12-2003, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Excitmnt94
no...not bad looking...but its a damned WRX with some minor exterior/interior changes. thats just rediculous. whats next the 9-2X STi? sabb needs to stick with its identity and make its own cars. *sigh*

saab is not doing well, and needs to sell some cars before it can "stick with its identity and make its own cars."

this is a cheap and easy way to boost sales way up...thenthe next 9-2 can be "all saab." until then -- a better-looking WRX? yes please.

BTW, my gf and i are picking up her new ride tomorrow:

'99 Saab 9-3 5-door
tell me that isn't the cleanest 4/5-year-old car you've seen.

cyc · 12-13-2003, 12:39 AM

Wow, it looks like new

low_psi · 12-13-2003, 12:54 AM

i likes.

**mikeyb** · 12-13-2003, 08:39 AM

The only problem with Saabs is there is little or no aftermarket performance support. With the 9-2X that will all change for the better. I would think the performance parts for the 2.5RS and WRX would bolt right on.

Heres a 900 all tuned.
http://www.europeancarweb.com/tuned/0308ec_saab900/

I would love to tune a 900 or 9-3 3 dr hatch.

Heres a tuned 9000
http://www.europeancarweb.com/featur...aab/index.html

dmitrik4 · 12-15-2003, 07:34 PM

that's the word...i can't imagine why Impreza parts wouldn't bolt on, for the most part...

i wish that 9-3 engine was in my Protege. soooo smooth. and the midrange power is hella strong. doesn't handle as well, though!

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mikeyb Registered User Donated: $20 Automotive News Moderator 01 BMW 325xi Touring Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raw-chest-ah, nh Posts: 15,170	04 Saab 9-2X I think this car is a good idea but it still looks like a WRX wagon. I like the new frontend and the wheels. http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=06314329 http://www.saabusa.com/main/US/en/index_flash.xml I wonder if Saab will offer the a 9-2X in Sedan form if the wagon takes off? __________________ ____________ 2001 BMW 325xi Touring with Premuim Package 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE (For Sale) 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SES Near Future 2011 Brammo Empulse and Mini Cooper S (OO=[][]=OO) Last edited by mikeyb; 12-12-2003 at 05:38 AM.

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Newf Mazdaspeed 6 GT Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 6,643	not bad looking indeed. __________________ 2009 Honda EXL V6 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT - retired 2003.5 Mazdaspeed -retired 2001 Mazda Mp3 - retired

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Excitmnt94 I'm really not obsessed.. 2003 VW GTI 1.8T Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 188	no...not bad looking...but its a damned WRX with some minor exterior/interior changes. thats just rediculous. whats next the 9-2X STi? sabb needs to stick with its identity and make its own cars. sigh __________________

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TX Speed Demon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Deep in the Heart of Texas Posts: 1,447	i think a sedan version would look really nice. I like the european styling, although it could just be the scoopless hood, and am not a huge fan of the wrx's. __________________ ---------------- How to run a venting Greddy Type S without stalling

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cyc Registered User Protege5 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 622	Wow, it looks like new

12-13-2003, 08:39 AM	#8
mikeyb Registered User Donated: $20 Automotive News Moderator 01 BMW 325xi Touring Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raw-chest-ah, nh Posts: 15,170	The only problem with Saabs is there is little or no aftermarket performance support. With the 9-2X that will all change for the better. I would think the performance parts for the 2.5RS and WRX would bolt right on. Heres a 900 all tuned. http://www.europeancarweb.com/tuned/0308ec_saab900/ I would love to tune a 900 or 9-3 3 dr hatch. Heres a tuned 9000 http://www.europeancarweb.com/featur...aab/index.html __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

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dmitrik4 2 much mazda? unpossible! '07 CX-7 \|\| '02.5 Protege ES \|\| '91 Miata Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phillies-delphia Posts: 2,579	that's the word...i can't imagine why Impreza parts wouldn't bolt on, for the most part... i wish that 9-3 engine was in my Protege. soooo smooth. and the midrange power is hella strong. doesn't handle as well, though! __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

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