What's your fav car?

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Duke
They're available by the hundreds. We looked at half a dozen 2001-2003 models, all with less than 30,000 miles on them, and all priced between $19,000 and $27,000.
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True... it's too bad though that the Saab 9000 ( :dopey: :sly: ) is not quite as popular in my area. They're a bit more difficult to find. :indiff:

9-3s are nice, but the 9000 is within my price range.
 
MrktMkr1986
That does seem plausible, though, but then why call the 900 the 9-3? Why not 1 digit higher and call it the 9-4?
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Well, the theory is there was only one true generation of 9000 (minor redesigns aside). So when they redesigned it they wanted to make it known and out popped 9-5.

Meanwhile, there were two generations of 900, and for the third they renamed the car 9-3 to coincide with the new 9-5 name. None of this is true, by the way.

You know what I find odd? The 94-98 Saab 900 was the same vehicle as the 99-02 Saab 9-3. Correct? Yet the 98-_ Saab 9-5 is completely and totally new (or, it was in 98 and could be bought new today). So why the hell does the first-gen 9-3, which truthfully debuted in 1994, look and feel ages newer than a CURRENT 9-5, which is still being sold at dealers today!? Does everyone agree that among Saab's two 2002 models, 9-3 and 9-5, the 9-3 was the more forward-looking?
 
M5Power
You know what I find odd? The 94-98 Saab 900 was the same vehicle as the 99-02 Saab 9-3. Correct? Yet the 98-_ Saab 9-5 is completely and totally new (or, it was in 98 and could be bought new today). So why the hell does the first-gen 9-3, which truthfully debuted in 1994, look and feel ages newer than a CURRENT 9-5, which is still being sold at dealers today!? Does everyone agree that among Saab's two 2002 models, 9-3 and 9-5, the 9-3 was the more forward-looking?
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Probably a lot of it has to do with that despite serious redesigns, the 9-5 underpinnings still have at least some Vauxhall Vectra DNA from ages ago. Wheras the 9-3 was completely and trule all-new for 1994. (Yes, I know the new 9-3 is a GM twin of the newer Vectra, but the 9-5 used to be the older Vectra.)
 
M5Power
Well, the theory is there was only one true generation of 9000 (minor redesigns aside). So when they redesigned it they wanted to make it known and out popped 9-5.

Meanwhile, there were two generations of 900, and for the third they renamed the car 9-3 to coincide with the new 9-5 name. None of this is true, by the way.

You know what I find odd? The 94-98 Saab 900 was the same vehicle as the 99-02 Saab 9-3. Correct? Yet the 98-_ Saab 9-5 is completely and totally new (or, it was in 98 and could be bought new today). So why the hell does the first-gen 9-3, which truthfully debuted in 1994, look and feel ages newer than a CURRENT 9-5, which is still being sold at dealers today!? Does everyone agree that among Saab's two 2002 models, 9-3 and 9-5, the 9-3 was the more forward-looking?
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Technically the 9-5 is not totally new. It is based on the Vauxhall Vectra and my favorite (of course) Saab 9000. The 9-3 (900 actually) on the other hand debuted in 1994 as an all new model and I don't think it shared anything with any previous 900s aside from the engine/transmission.

Now I'm totally confused! :crazy: :dopey:

But I am sure about one thing, though...
















I still find myself strangely drawn towards the Saab 9000... :sly:
 
Duke
They're available by the hundreds. We looked at half a dozen 2001-2003 models, all with less than 30,000 miles on them, and all priced between $19,000 and $27,000.
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Hmm, maybe in a few years, I might get one.
 
Lessee... favorite car... hard to say really... my top choices would be a W140 S600 (both the coupe and sedan), a 300SL "Gullwing", a 300SL roadster, a SL65, S65, CL65, a 560SEL/SEC AMG (6.0L, AMG 32v DOHC heads, etc.) and just about any Porsche 911 ever made, as well as the 928 and 944 Turbo...
 
hmmm favorite car that i want to drive? i would say a subaru impreza GC8 or a bmw 3-series e36. but my dream car would be a NSX with flipped up headlights.
 
MrktMkr1986
I still find myself strangely drawn towards the Saab 9000... :sly:
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Ever since you've been looking at them I've been noticing them on the streets - can't figure out your attraction.
 
M5Power
Ever since you've been looking at them I've been noticing them on the streets - can't figure out your attraction.
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Believe it or not, I've changed my plans. I'm no longer going to limit myself to a 9000, or even a Saab for that matter. I intend to "save" as much money as possible between now and the end of the year. Then I'll go on a few test drives and make my final decision. I still prefer a turbocharged car, though -- but my price target is going to change. :)
 
M5Power
What do you expect it to change to?
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It is entirely dependent on several factors, so I wouldn't even be able to give an estimate... If one major factor goes ahead as planned (assuming it's the only factor), a minimum of $5,000.
 
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Easy choice.

I just got a 76 in a 35 ticket in one, so I know they're fast.
 
As long as they come with automatics, though. :)

*searches through autotrader to find similar model*

Is the turbocharger audible? This is also important!
 
Yes, it's very audible with no stereo on (especially when it passes without downshifting - it's incredible), and it's got incredible passing power. If it stays reliable, it's an unbelievable car.
 
M5Power
Yes, it's very audible with no stereo on (especially when it passes without downshifting - it's incredible), and it's got incredible passing power. If it stays reliable, it's an unbelievable car.
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In light of this new information...

Saab who? :dopey:

Volvo 850 Turbo! 💡 👍 My dad has an S80... so having another Volvo in the family shouldn't be too bad. :sly:

EDIT: If it stays reliable <<< :confused: :scared: :sick:

EDIT 2: There are no Turbo R models for sale in my area. Only "standard" 222 horsepower Turbo models. I think there are 2 wagons, and 3 sedans. All ~$9,000.
 
$9000?! Mad prices. It's worth nine if it's well-maintained but I'd pay $7 for most of them. Don't bother with an R like mine - it's only 18 more horses and another inch on the alloys. The Turbo is where it's at. Don't bother with a 97, unless it's a 97 GLT, and otherwise, don't bother with a GLT. The best non-R models are, in order:

1. 96 Turbo
2. 95 Turbo
3. 97 GLT
4. 94 Turbo

If you find a good deal on an R (96-97) or T5-R (95) you could take it. Most T5-Rs will be yellow, most Rs will be black or white. Most turbos will be wagons. Wagons are fun because they smoke everything and they're a wagon, but they rattle. Standard wheels in 94 were fifteens (vs. sixteens in everything else and seventeens in R/T5-R models). Side airbags came out standard in 95 turbos and are standard on all turbo models (including 97 GLTs) except 94 turbos, which shouldn't list for much more than $4000.
 
Subaru Impreza WRX STi (all)
Nissan Skyline GTR ( esp. R34, Vspec II Nür or Z-tune), Silvia S15, 350 Z
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (all)
Toyota Supra (95'+), Celica
Mazda RX7
Honda Civic,Integra Type R, S 2000, NSX (esp. NSX R)

+ the countless japanese tuned cars of the list above like from
Jun, Amuse, HKS, Top Secret, Veilside, Doluck etc etc

:) 👍
 
M5Power
A Reatta convertible my man - sex on wheels. I laugh at Reatta coupes.
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Doug, you have the most balanced garage I've ever seen.

- 04 Mercedes CLK55 coupe (my daily driver) (V8 engine)
- 03 Audi S6 Avant (my wife's daily driver) (V8 engine)
- 93 GMC Typhoon (turbo)
- 96 Volvo 850R (turbo)
- 97 Eagle Vision TSi (V6)
- 91 Buick Reatta convertible (V6)

Two V6s, two V8s, and two turbocharged cars. :drool:

Oh yeah, and I've made my decision -- time to save. Mark VIII or Mark VIII LSC. 93-97 (98s are harder to find and more expensive).
 

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