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  • Опубликовано: 28 фев 2018
  • Fighter Jets! Turbochargers! Sweden! Put them all together and what do you get? SAAB! From building fighter planes in WWII, to making some of the safest cars on the road; SAAB embodies the Swedish can-do spirit and resolve. Join James Pumphrey as he tells you everything you need to know about the Saab 92, Saab 93, Saab 99 Turbo, Saab 900, Saab 9-3, Saab 9-5 and Saab 92x Aero. SAAB FOREVER BABY.
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  • @rudals1281
    @rudals1281 5 лет назад +2412

    Does GM kill pretty much everything?

    • @valves.mp4
      @valves.mp4 5 лет назад +118

      YES

    • @ironman1181
      @ironman1181 4 года назад +406

      GM is the EA of the car industry

    • @kaisertrinityt.m.i.s1607
      @kaisertrinityt.m.i.s1607 4 года назад +61

      @@ironman1181 does GM has Microtransactions and Lootboxes? but in all other way, you are fucking right!

    • @palomino73
      @palomino73 4 года назад +33

      GM is like King Midas - only that whatever they put their fingers on turns to - well; you figure the correct term for 'nothing of any use' !

    • @timweber4318
      @timweber4318 4 года назад +57

      Yes. They sold Opel because of to low profit. Whilst also selling rebadged opels as Chevrolets with slightly Different design for cheaper. And totally not understanding european markets. So the consequence: sell opel and pull chevy (except cprvette) out of europe/at least germany. If you are thinking "wait, but then they can't sell cars to germans anymore, except those five Cadillacs a year" then you're.... absolutely right. Oops. GM also insisted on Opel selling a few rebadged cars that all sucked and after probelms occured (ex. Sintra crashtest...), only then opel was allowed to develope their own car...
      At least the frontera was kinda good. But sintra, Antara and some others sucked. Oh, and they basically killed Vauxhall in the 80s/90s and made them sell only Opels with Different badges and no personality anymore.

  • @sbauroth
    @sbauroth 4 года назад +511

    Saab: Born from Jets. Killed by A$$holes! (GM)

    • @nrgzrbny
      @nrgzrbny 4 года назад +6

      It didn't help that Saab was sucking GM dry financially. They were given vehicles and told to change the badging and body and instead Saab spent millions reengineering the vehicles. However, they did make them somewhat better. I'll take a 9-7x Aero over a Trailblazer SS any day. My 06 9-7x Arc had some quirky problems but it sounded, handled, and performed better than it's GM counterparts - Chevy Trailblazer, Buick Rainier, Oldsmobile Bravada, GMC Envoy, AND Isuzu Axiom.

    • @ravenouself4181
      @ravenouself4181 3 года назад +10

      @@nrgzrbny "somewhat better" is the understatement of the century

    • @eriksandberg2430
      @eriksandberg2430 Год назад +2

      @@nrgzrbny my opel vectra got so raped by saab aero (its kinda the same car) gm should have just let saab make the cars and rebadge theirs XD

    • @nrgzrbny
      @nrgzrbny Год назад

      @RavenousElf the transfer case control motor was a joke. Mine broke and it locked the front output. I had to replace the seal and CV half-shaft due to pitting from crow-hopping during slow speed turns. They should have just used the Torsion limited slip xfer case out of the Aero/SS on all models.
      It also wreaked havoc in the snow. Doing 35mph, front output engaged. Everything fine. Person in front of me hits the brakes, I slow down, front output disengaged, rear wheels lose traction and speed up, front output engages, car jerks around in the snow and slides out of my lane. Over and over and over. Ended up on the side of the road slowly getting closer the cliff edge as I tried turning around. Never drove it in snow again.

  • @Ant3_Exedy
    @Ant3_Exedy 4 года назад +733

    Forgot about the Saab 9000 though... Those were legit kings of the road back in the days.

    • @chamaplays7019
      @chamaplays7019 4 года назад

      Andreas Heed and the sonnets!

    • @mattthewkonakov8604
      @mattthewkonakov8604 4 года назад

      Yes

    • @jonasreis3943
      @jonasreis3943 4 года назад +4

      My first car was a 9000 CSE :)

    • @bigswoop5143
      @bigswoop5143 4 года назад +1

      got a 94 9000 aero myself and even though it's an auto its pretty quick for what it is

    • @ihaokk
      @ihaokk 3 года назад

      Best car In WORLD 1994 9000 CSE

  • @13THPR0PH37
    @13THPR0PH37 5 лет назад +1010

    GM is like the EA of car manufacturers! 😭

    • @ultraguy8771
      @ultraguy8771 4 года назад +15

      In terms of killing their companies yeah. But in terms of overpriced DLCs? Nah.

    • @joshuakozee5719
      @joshuakozee5719 3 года назад +9

      GM ITS IN THE SHOP!

    • @vinnydaq13
      @vinnydaq13 3 года назад +1

      More like the British Leyland of the American motor industry...🧐

    • @ravenouself4181
      @ravenouself4181 3 года назад +2

      @@ultraguy8771 That tittle, the EA of DLC's, goes to Porsche

    • @Damian-el1sw
      @Damian-el1sw 3 года назад +1

      Overpriced DLC is Opel Signum and Opel Speedster.

  • @mikeanderson2730
    @mikeanderson2730 5 лет назад +1961

    Love your enthusiasm dude.. Saab was a really good company. Before GM. Since i have worked for Saab for many years i can give you a cool story. When saab made the 9-3 sportswagon they got very strict instructions from GM on what they could spend money on. For example they should use the opel vectra satnav system. When the car was ready and some bigshots from GM where in Sweden to check it out, they discovered that in the car was a completely other satnav system alltogether. A much, much better system, designed and built by Saab. Of course they asked what the hell was going on, and the answer they got from the Saab technitions where simple: the system from the opel sucked. So they built a good one..

    • @filmandfirearms
      @filmandfirearms 5 лет назад +219

      That is great. GM tried to tell them how to do things, SAAB looked at what GM wanted, and gave GM the middle finger

    • @xZeroOffical
      @xZeroOffical 5 лет назад +16

      Wow

    • @csnoobs4651
      @csnoobs4651 5 лет назад +65

      when gm owned 50% they wanted the interior to be gm but saab thought the interior was too bad so when gm sat down in the car they Said this is not our interior

    • @csnoobs4651
      @csnoobs4651 5 лет назад +21

      The 9000 was the best saab

    • @stealhelm
      @stealhelm 5 лет назад +126

      According to Jeremy Clarkson (while he was still hosting for Top Gear) the reason why GM actually sent somebody out to Sweden was that the project was getting too expensive and the "suites in Detroit" wanted to know why. Unless I'm mistaken, I believe Saab spent over $2 million dollars on that system. I can imagine that it is probably the biggest fuck you General Motors ever received.

  • @ubayyd
    @ubayyd 6 лет назад +75

    A SAAB comeback is what we need right now

    • @Retiq
      @Retiq 6 лет назад +2

      im working on it i post weekly videos about the badass swede

    • @dyamimc
      @dyamimc 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@Retiqkeep it up man. Love my saab

    • @Retiq
      @Retiq 9 месяцев назад

      @@dyamimc thanks! I have a whole playlist of Saab content!

  • @zona85255
    @zona85255 5 лет назад +120

    I owned 12 SAAB's, and each of them were great! They never let me down. I love SAAB.

    • @EMMANUELBOVE
      @EMMANUELBOVE 3 года назад

      Idem : I owned 7.

    • @xBelmo
      @xBelmo 2 года назад

      loved and miss my 2003 95 aero

  • @browlessboi8490
    @browlessboi8490 3 года назад +52

    “You could get it in any color as long as it was green” is one of the top ten things you’ve said I love it

  • @BIGBLOCK5022006
    @BIGBLOCK5022006 6 лет назад +22

    I have driven a SAAB 9-3 Aero and that car was no joke. It even had "Night Mode" where it would turn off the gauges except the speedometer and the instrument panel lights except the speedometer lights just by pressing a button.

  • @auz8d9wij2ks9d
    @auz8d9wij2ks9d 6 лет назад +60

    Finally.. A FREAKIN' SAAB VIDEO!!

  • @kamran102
    @kamran102 4 года назад +132

    Dude!!!! You forgot Saab 9000!!! The best Saab ever! I have one :-D Also you talk about Viggen and show a Gripen. Just sayin'.. AND you forgot to say that Koenigsegg wanted to buy Saab just before the end! That would have been way cool....

    • @browserrr1
      @browserrr1 4 года назад +3

      And not to forget that the company was sold to Spyker, which didn't have deep enough pockets to turn things around. And then it was sold to NEVS.

    • @bpg786
      @bpg786 4 года назад

      I have a 9000 as well. 2.3 turbo, (mildly worked) its a weapon, reliable, cheap and comfortable. Im always amazed how well it goes for a 4 cylinder. I love driving it.

    • @kamran102
      @kamran102 4 года назад +1

      @@bpg786 Nice to hear! Yes, I also love the handling and the power. Best car ever!

    • @Steinersgarage
      @Steinersgarage 4 года назад

      Nah 900og best Saab ever.

    • @atstancioff
      @atstancioff 3 года назад

      He also gorgon the 95 and the 96. Totally awesome cars.

  • @sebbykaiser6466
    @sebbykaiser6466 5 лет назад +252

    This video made me buy a Saab. 07 9-3 2.0T

    • @jeremyclark4474
      @jeremyclark4474 5 лет назад +6

      Sebby Kaiser how do you like it so far? I’m looking at buying an 06

    • @sebbykaiser6466
      @sebbykaiser6466 5 лет назад +14

      @@jeremyclark4474 Make sure you're buying one with only a couple mechanical faults. Besides new brakes, my Saab needed a new coil, motor mount, rear shocks, and I still can't figure out why it only goes into 3rd and 4th. 300K on the odo but no major electrical problem. Always starts in the cold. It's a cool car and it's fun to work on.

    • @jeremyclark4474
      @jeremyclark4474 5 лет назад +4

      Sebby Kaiser the one I’m looking at has 111k, 2nd owner. So I’m hoping it’s in good condition

    • @sebbykaiser6466
      @sebbykaiser6466 5 лет назад +4

      @@jeremyclark4474 Auto Autopsy has a good video on common issues with the B207 motors. It was a big help when I was buying mine because I had the comfort of knowing what was wrong with it lol

    • @spencerroberts7918
      @spencerroberts7918 4 года назад +2

      Hey! I had. 2005, I did a vid on how to clear the AC drain, which is a common issue. I no longer have mine, I got a mustang, but if Saab ever makes another car I'll be the first bastard in there to buy one. Damn I loved those cars. My 99 9-3 (I had 2 actually) was just fantastic. Just a great car for the money.

  • @sachaf.9173
    @sachaf.9173 5 лет назад +588

    Saab is the best on earth
    You can‘t buy a safer, cheaper, faster used vehicle than a saab 9-5 aero

    • @alexveillette2649
      @alexveillette2649 4 года назад +2

      debatable 9-3 arc

    • @tarnan6001
      @tarnan6001 4 года назад +17

      A volvo 240

    • @1889990
      @1889990 4 года назад +20

      @@tarnan6001 well a 240 is a nice car but it cannot compete with the performance and safety of a saab 9-5 aero. But yes the 240 will probably be cheaper but saabs are still a bargain. We have a 250hp aero (in really good shape) which had 115.000 km (~71.500 miles) on it when we got it. That car cost us 2500€ (~2800 usd). I think you cant beat that

    • @sebbzii3906
      @sebbzii3906 4 года назад +10

      saabs are great until they brake, old Volvos are great bcuz they never break, also volvo 4ever cuz stock driftcar :p

    • @sebtenking6462
      @sebtenking6462 4 года назад +4

      @@sebbzii3906 it depends on what Volvo you mean

  • @tychovandonk2616
    @tychovandonk2616 6 лет назад +304

    Luckily the truck company Scania is still kicking and dominating the European semi truck world

    • @sutherlandA1
      @sutherlandA1 5 лет назад +11

      Owned by Volkswagen nowadays

    • @skrillah6259
      @skrillah6259 4 года назад +46

      Saab still exists and builds millitary equipment

    • @bobthebuilder1360
      @bobthebuilder1360 4 года назад +4

      @@skrillah6259 makes sense

    • @kristofferhjertmoen7501
      @kristofferhjertmoen7501 4 года назад +2

      @@sutherlandA1 they dony own the whole company

    • @jwlarocque
      @jwlarocque 4 года назад +5

      @@kristofferhjertmoen7501 The Volkswagen group owns 100% of Scania (through Traton). They've owned a controlling share since 2008.

  • @ASPthespeedyboy
    @ASPthespeedyboy 5 лет назад +96

    How friends see my car: (Saab 95 aero)
    How i see my car: (Saab 39 gripen)

    • @Steinersgarage
      @Steinersgarage 3 года назад +6

      Yes every saab guy sees their saab as a saab Jas 39 gripen. i do that aswell..

  • @gamingzamb241
    @gamingzamb241 4 года назад +17

    I never really had a favorite car brand until i tried my dad's 9-3. Such an amazing and reliable car even though it's a GM. I now own it and can't keep my eyes or mind off it

  • @alekkella5589
    @alekkella5589 6 лет назад +432

    Saabscribed

  • @heikkimuskelipeli52
    @heikkimuskelipeli52 6 лет назад +828

    Up to speed: fake taxi

    • @silent0snipe4
      @silent0snipe4 6 лет назад +5

      SEAHOON INFIRES 😂

    • @standopowah
      @standopowah 6 лет назад +10

      i cant brathe so dam funny

    • @Mario-xh1lq
      @Mario-xh1lq 6 лет назад +23

      SEAHOON INFIRES then after the Bangbus

    • @joseromero344
      @joseromero344 5 лет назад +1

      Oh God hahahahaha

    • @revolver265
      @revolver265 4 года назад +4

      I googled it.
      Don't Google it. Thanks for ruining my search history

  • @jh1328
    @jh1328 5 лет назад +24

    I’ve had 2 and I still drive my 9-3 aero every day.

  • @eddiethetruhead
    @eddiethetruhead 5 лет назад +20

    Love that you tossed the black Saab with gold bbs's from 'Paid in Full' in the vid. That's one of my fav rides from any movie yo. Props.

  • @Daddimirr
    @Daddimirr 6 лет назад +185

    What a saab story

    • @alphunsos
      @alphunsos 5 лет назад +4

      Get out.

    • @csnoobs4651
      @csnoobs4651 5 лет назад

      @@alphunsos ?

    • @Andruspl
      @Andruspl 5 лет назад +2

      this is so saab abba play dancing queen

    • @AlJohnsGuitar
      @AlJohnsGuitar 5 лет назад

      Only 11 months behind you.

    • @IntegraMetal
      @IntegraMetal 5 лет назад

      It makes me Saab every time i hear it

  • @KG_BM
    @KG_BM 6 лет назад +205

    I dont give a shit what car it is. I just like watchin James tell stories

    • @saulbermudez6961
      @saulbermudez6961 6 лет назад +2

      5tudent_Loans Yessss teachers should take notes

    • @unsaltedpeanuts1687
      @unsaltedpeanuts1687 6 лет назад +3

      5tudent_Loans the same way i like Ed from vinwiki talking about Lamborghinis and other cars

    • @nickskywalkerlp1082
      @nickskywalkerlp1082 3 года назад

      dude your comment is absolutely redundant

  • @queenamadi8265
    @queenamadi8265 4 года назад +8

    I just bought a 1997 saab s today. It was love at first sight. So excited to make memories with it

  • @kerrpapa
    @kerrpapa 5 лет назад +6

    I've owned five Saabs. Loved every one of them. I personally believe they have to be the world's most underrated car (and for those of you who don't like them...good for you. Leaves more for those of us who do.) I think the 9000 is probably the most underrated one of them all. I'll always have one in my garage.

  • @kushagrashukla6603
    @kushagrashukla6603 6 лет назад +150

    Editing: on piont!
    Humour:on point!
    Info:on on point!
    Presentation:on point!
    This is by far the best series for learning automotive history
    And james has surely become an automotive education video magnate 😂
    (Edit)pls reply man I’ve written so much 😛

  • @UPG
    @UPG 6 лет назад +335

    SAAAAAAAAAAABBB IS FINALLY HERE!

  • @JS-yj7ow
    @JS-yj7ow 5 лет назад +14

    I’ve seen this video 1/2 a dozen times or more...
    I love this video...
    My Saab loves this video...
    My Saab is a ‘92 900 Turbo Vert...
    I love my Saab...

  • @Bald_Zeus
    @Bald_Zeus 5 лет назад +91

    Still waiting for an up to speed on the Sonnet :)

    • @linjurimosamies
      @linjurimosamies 5 лет назад +3

      Yep

    • @spencerroberts7918
      @spencerroberts7918 4 года назад +1

      Here's the tldr. It was a super cool mini Corvette. They're fantastic in the snow, and as far as show cars go it's be a great option. Wasn't ever a huge amount, but the ones that exist today are dope af. I'd love to have one to take to car shows, as a huge Saab fan, but not in the budget currently.

    • @Lykoloo
      @Lykoloo 4 года назад

      @@spencerroberts7918 Saab Sonett III's are not very expensive.

    • @ramo1484
      @ramo1484 4 года назад

      also waiting for it

    • @memolopes1044
      @memolopes1044 4 года назад

      Shiii I'm waiting for one on the midget

  • @tennesseeoutdoorsman9103
    @tennesseeoutdoorsman9103 6 лет назад +303

    🙌RAMCHARGERS🙌

  • @Suileron
    @Suileron 6 лет назад +74

    YESSSSSS FINALLY THE MOMENT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR

    • @ShizaP
      @ShizaP 6 лет назад

      AlecnPerlite asaab dude

    • @XxCREXISxX
      @XxCREXISxX 6 лет назад

      Saab 4Life bro 🤘

  • @supafrancis
    @supafrancis 5 лет назад +2

    Maaaaaan, you dropped the ball big time by not mentioning the only other 100% Swedish built Saab.. The 9000! This was a car that in 1993 when they came out with the Aero (sport) Edition, the Aero was capable of accelerating from 80 to 121 km/h (50 to 75 mph) faster than a Porsche Carrera 4 or a Ferrari Testarossa Not only that, but the car would get 32 mg on the highway from it's 2.3L Turbocharged engine and regularly push the speedometer past it's 155 mph printed number then past the last notch that would be 160 and pin the needle to the odometer reset button which was when judging by eye, would be another 10 mph at the least. All in stock form! I witnessed one with 170k miles on it do that speed with all five seats occupied, 4 windows down and sunroof open! Truly an amazing car and by fat the best Saab ever produced. I can vividly remember my dentist complaining when he traded in his 9000 with 200k miles on it for a brand new ( General Motors designed and built) Saab 9-3. He honestly went back to the dealership after owning th 9-3 for 2 days and demanded his old 9000 back only to have them say that the car was sent to auction. They set him up with a 9-5 Aero to try to give him a car that would compare to his 9000 and he was still disappointed. Oh, and when you gawk about the Viggen… it used the same engine as the 9000 Aero but stuck it in a GM built, flexible wantabe "sports car" chassis. The 9000 was designed so the center of the weight distribution was located at the drivers hips... essentially, as you cornered, you felt as if you were part of the car. I still own three of the,.. a first model year 93' 5 speed, a 94' 5 speed and a last model year 97' automatic. I'll never sell them... that is until 20-30 years from now when they are worth three times their $44,000 sticker price when they rolled off the showroom floor. Anyone who has ever owned one will back me up. The only other Saab that holds a stick to the 9000 Aero that Saab produced is a 900 SPG. I own 2 of those also!

    • @EnergyShotStudios
      @EnergyShotStudios 4 года назад

      Thats great! I own a 97 2.3t 9000 a50 with 255 BPH, and I love it!

  • @nickperseus3661
    @nickperseus3661 4 года назад +1

    I have a 2004 Saab 93 Aero that I have named Saabrina. People think Saabs are pretty dorky and such but I think they're pretty neat. I actually never knew the history before getting Saabrina but as a lover of airplanes, I just enjoy her heritage even more. Your video was awesome !

  • @cra_55
    @cra_55 6 лет назад +26

    That little Saab at the beginning was actually the first transverse front engine FWD car, not the Mini as most people would believe.

    • @toyonda1
      @toyonda1 6 лет назад +2

      hmmm interesting. thanks for the info.

  • @TheRayweather
    @TheRayweather 5 лет назад +470

    Why every car company that GM gets its hands on has to disappera same with Hummer. Its better that they self disapper for once.

    • @flyingmerkel6
      @flyingmerkel6 5 лет назад +34

      Why does GM insist on rebadging Opels?

    • @RaeMachiavelli
      @RaeMachiavelli 5 лет назад +4

      Yeah, but will they offer the new Blazer with a V8? *BLAZER SS*

    • @_LEONKING_
      @_LEONKING_ 5 лет назад +23

      They are just eliminating the competition lol

    • @filmandfirearms
      @filmandfirearms 5 лет назад +17

      @@_LEONKING_ And themselves. Seriously, who buys GM's? I know no one who would buy a GM, but I see so many at work, every day. They fucking suck! Why do people keep buying them?

    • @happythingswithjohn4203
      @happythingswithjohn4203 5 лет назад +1

      True!

  • @jimrin595
    @jimrin595 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks! Loved it. Although in my opinion you missed their greatest car the 9000 / 9-5. I had 2 of them, what a joy to drive. I used to zip around DC beltway traffic like it was standing still. Quality and Attention to detail was off charts, only car company I know of that had pink insulation in the doors. They were reliable only major work was a head gasket and clutch. At 170K miles i'm not complaining.

  • @vincbooker
    @vincbooker 4 года назад +2

    Driving a 900 turbo cabrio at the moment and i absolutely love it

  • @NR-ii4er
    @NR-ii4er 6 лет назад +38

    Next time Lancia? Fulvia, Delta, Strato's, 037, Thema Ferrari. There's plenty of material. #savelancia

    • @toyonda1
      @toyonda1 6 лет назад

      Don't forget the Aprilla and Aurelia homie.

  • @ComradeHilda
    @ComradeHilda 6 лет назад +96

    Rip saab

    • @mathislee548
      @mathislee548 6 лет назад

      Clashing Racer fuck spyker

    • @pretendracingcars8028
      @pretendracingcars8028 6 лет назад

      f

    • @jakobholgersson4400
      @jakobholgersson4400 6 лет назад +7

      Fuck GM.
      At least Spyker understood what the Saab brand was and gave it all they had and actively planned an extended model range.
      GM were absolutely clueless of what a Saab was only ever launched three new models over a period of nineteen years. I mean seriously, Saab was about sporty cars with a rally heritage and cool engineering. The absolutely first thing GM should've done when buying into Saab was to develop 4WD models and a new sports car. Instead, they gave those funds to Opel.

    • @fabulousprofound
      @fabulousprofound 6 лет назад +1

      and damn you GM! >_

  • @benstockert1219
    @benstockert1219 4 года назад

    Got our brand new SAAB 9-3 red convertible anniversary model in 2002, absolutely still love it, looks like new, fun to drive, will never get rid of it. Love SAAB.

  • @kaisertrinityt.m.i.s1607
    @kaisertrinityt.m.i.s1607 4 года назад +20

    Something VERY SPECIAL for Saab was one of there Engines. Have you ever heared about the Saab SVC Engine? what the Japanese are doing and planing now, saab was making it at 2001. the first steps to a self Ignition Benzin Engine....Ok it was a Engine with variable Compression. A ratio from 14:1 to 8:1 by angling the Cylinder Head up to 4 degrees. 5 Cylinders 1,6l and over 300 Nm with 225 HP with the same fuel consuption as a normal 1,6l engine. and that in 2001. GM those Money Cunts striked the project down, cause of too much money (what a surprise).
    saab had it, the engine was working, they used it in a 9-5 wagon. Imagine Saab would still exist or the engine was build in as a special Edition for 9-5 and 9-3. I love Saab so much for that!
    I and we all should hate GM for that. The main inventor of the planned obsolescence, the shame as a car company, ruiner of so much beautiful in the car world (beside ecologicals)
    GM SHOULD GO TO HELL FOREVER!!! (and tell the devil that for sure more Companies follow)

  • @Lonnie_ng
    @Lonnie_ng 6 лет назад +84

    up to speed Alfa Romeooooo

  • @march2421
    @march2421 4 года назад

    My first car was a 1995 Saab 900 convertible. I loved that car. The center key plus the ‘dark mode’... iconic

  • @steve-o6060
    @steve-o6060 3 года назад +1

    I just purchased a 05 Saab 9-3 2.0t manual and love it!

  • @PrinsessePeach
    @PrinsessePeach 6 лет назад +266

    No mention of the 9000? I had a 1987 SAAB 9000 Turbo, and I loved it! So this episode is far from complete!

    • @local_hotpotato
      @local_hotpotato 6 лет назад +5

      Paul-Ove Eidem cousin had 2.3L 9000 it was sweet turbo lunacy at its finest

    • @lc-dl5bg
      @lc-dl5bg 5 лет назад +5

      Paul-Ove Eidem
      yeah, the best car that saab ever produced

    • @guimyjanvier8153
      @guimyjanvier8153 5 лет назад +2

      Brother has a 9-5

    • @euliemiddleton1
      @euliemiddleton1 5 лет назад +8

      9-3 aero , turbo x, 95aero. The fact that Saab refused to listen to GM a few years. Lot of stuff left out.
      The top gear segment on Saab is way better.

    • @mav3ric100
      @mav3ric100 5 лет назад +3

      It is far from complete. Your suggestion plus ending the video with the latest models from saab being showcased would have made it "butter on toast" lol but again...a video with anyone not bashing Saab and giving the company credit where it's due is a "unicorn" in an of itself so I appreciate it for what it is lol.

  • @ramsonk
    @ramsonk 6 лет назад +53

    Up to speed on NSX
    up to speed on James Pumphrey's Dad
    up to speed on James Pumphrey
    Up to speed on Toyota 2000GT
    Up to speed on Koenigsegg

    • @creamwarrior
      @creamwarrior 6 лет назад +1

      elaizah foning ramsong +1 for the 2000gt

    • @user-ey2wd7vq3z
      @user-ey2wd7vq3z 6 лет назад

      They have one for the nsx

    • @mwu365
      @mwu365 6 лет назад

      京都アンソニー type r, not really

    • @ARTechworks
      @ARTechworks 6 лет назад

      They Should Make Special Episode About James Dad On His Birthday

  • @aaronbrown6266
    @aaronbrown6266 4 года назад

    Owned a 1984 Saab 900 Turbo. What a car. Solid. Fast. Dead sexy in silver. Wish I could get my hands on one again. Such good memories. Quirky cars. Loved that car.

  • @MIBIncomeEncourager
    @MIBIncomeEncourager 4 года назад

    Brilliant video mate.....brilliant...great energy....i bought a saab 9-3 convertible and have fallen in love with it....teeny bit heavy on corners but great cars....beautiful with the hood down....this is a cool channel.....your energy is great...enthusiasm is infectious...

  • @CodrinTechno123
    @CodrinTechno123 6 лет назад +540

    I think I've passed out how many nuts I've just had.

    • @_baniraaisu6711
      @_baniraaisu6711 6 лет назад +8

      i've cum buckets today thanks to this video

    • @MrPanteraTV
      @MrPanteraTV 6 лет назад

      Same

    • @LightBusterX
      @LightBusterX 5 лет назад

      I didn't think squirrels could talk. Do you know Chip or Dale?

  • @simonarends7802
    @simonarends7802 6 лет назад +75

    Do Volvo

    • @Flayvfx
      @Flayvfx 6 лет назад

      Simon Arends YES

    • @TheFANTA5757
      @TheFANTA5757 6 лет назад

      YES

    • @jdent619
      @jdent619 6 лет назад

      Yes

    • @klaspeppar5619
      @klaspeppar5619 6 лет назад

      Yes diskmedel endast 53,99kr på ICA.
      That is a hell yeah if you wonder!
      It would be graet to hear someone talk about the R and the good old ÖV4.

  • @markmath2883
    @markmath2883 4 года назад

    While stationed in Germany, I bought a 1983 SAAB 900 Turbo 4-door with Amaranth color. Put 198,000 on the car over 17 years and it still looked new when I gave it away. My late wife cried when I gave it away. Drove the car all over Europe and the U.S. Great Winter car. Would plow through the snow, never needed snow tires, heated seats and was good handling. Put the rear seats down and could load the heck out of it. Great gas mileage!

  • @xBelmo
    @xBelmo 2 года назад

    i had a 2003 saab 9-5 aero and it was amazing. Heated seats in the front and back, all leather, 5 speed manual, and a brand new turbo. Best daily driver

  • @CarbonGlassMan
    @CarbonGlassMan 5 лет назад +15

    I use to repair and paint Saab cars for a guy who restored them completely and sold them mostly to doctors. I did hundreds of Saab 93s and 95s. I did paint repairs on the rare factory yellow Saab 95s that were in the US.

    • @apollyon7x
      @apollyon7x 5 лет назад

      Where is this restorer fellow located? I have a 9-3 viggen and am looking to keep it in top shape for some time to come.

  • @kyleglasgow007
    @kyleglasgow007 6 лет назад +5

    Thank you for doing a video on Saab. They are such a misunderstood and under appreciated car. I have had seven Saab's in the last 4 years and I do not plan to discontinue that trend. My 9-5's feel so sturdy, safe, and solid. I have had about seven or eight Volvo's but nothing holds a candle to the 9-5.

    • @arnaudmeert1527
      @arnaudmeert1527 11 месяцев назад

      How do you wear out 7 Saab's in 4 years?

    • @kyleglasgow007
      @kyleglasgow007 11 месяцев назад

      @@arnaudmeert1527 I just upgraded. Started with the worst 900, moved from that to 9000’s, then upgraded from those to 9-5’s & ended with an 09’ 9-5 SportCombi with a stick.

  • @valves.mp4
    @valves.mp4 5 лет назад +94

    Im a year late but hear me out:
    Imagine if Saab was like the Mustang in it's dark years on this date, and that Saab will return one day

    • @bergsgeten1
      @bergsgeten1 4 года назад +5

      One can only hope!

    • @anggoroanindhito8987
      @anggoroanindhito8987 4 года назад +3

      Hoho i hope that day will come!

    • @fastasfox
      @fastasfox 4 года назад +5

      My biggest dream would come true.

    • @lucvanmeerbeek8495
      @lucvanmeerbeek8495 4 года назад +1

      Im hoping with you

    • @trussedmetal7536
      @trussedmetal7536 4 года назад +1

      Saab May be returning. I heard koinegsegg has partnered with NEVS and are preparing something for the Chinese market. There is hope at last.

  • @christiansutton6001
    @christiansutton6001 Год назад +1

    :56 love the way he grips the air phone, great attention to detail.

  • @Sunny2456-
    @Sunny2456- 6 лет назад +18

    Here's the thing about Saab's. Once you own one, you get the Saab bug. After owning my '06 9-3 for a few years, I spent last year looking online and craigslist daily for another saab which is how I ended up finding a very low mileage '07 9-3 convertible. I'd love to own some 9-5's and some 900's too haha.

    • @BrennanBurris
      @BrennanBurris 6 лет назад +1

      I had a 900 Turbo for about a year and a half as kind of a project. It was a real bastard to fix some stuff but I loved driving it. If you get a chance to own one you should

    • @bristolvrboy
      @bristolvrboy 6 лет назад

      My first car was a '92 900. Caught the Saab bug instantly! Have since owned an '06 9-3, but was just desperate to have a pre-GM Saab back in my life, so now run a '97 9000 50th Anniversary alongside it. Awesome cars. But so much better pre-GM!

    • @lawtowngirl85
      @lawtowngirl85 6 лет назад

      my dad had a 900 in brown i love it i named it Mr brown

    • @sw96
      @sw96 6 лет назад

      Bought an '01 9-3S off my cousin, slowly going through the car and fixing/upgrading everything I touch on it. Thanks to the experience working on the 9-3 I started helping a friend with his '01 9-5, nearly ended up buying it from him so I would have a 4 door car again (I have 3 cars, all are 2 door cars...), I've narrowly avoided buying it but now find myself looking for a OG900 to tinker with :D

    • @Mirage8v
      @Mirage8v 6 лет назад +1

      That 06 Saab is a Vectra. That Saab bug... hahahaha

  • @tyler9703
    @tyler9703 6 лет назад +5

    My dad had a 99 Turbo in college, thing was so freaking cool. He abandoned it in his school parking lot because the transmission decided not to be a transmission anymore, and repair costs would've been more than what it was worth lol

  • @0thers1d3
    @0thers1d3 5 лет назад +1

    Everything you do, is so full of passion... 💖

  • @MrChristian
    @MrChristian 5 лет назад

    Great video!! You did a great job explaining Saab!

  • @marcscordato4385
    @marcscordato4385 5 лет назад +6

    Unique and distinctive. No focus groups no marketing no one builds cars like this today . I would love to pick up a mid 80’s SPG. I deeply miss Saab.

  • @bl4nk594
    @bl4nk594 6 лет назад +202

    Do volvo next

  • @strongishpath1556
    @strongishpath1556 Год назад +3

    I’ve watched this video like 29 times. It is always so exiting to see so much love for SAAB. Still not over the fact that GM killed them.

    • @ErikBeckner93
      @ErikBeckner93 Год назад +1

      They need to redo it. Saab can’t be summed up in a 7 minute video.

  • @cowboy41231
    @cowboy41231 3 года назад

    Currently have a 2010 Saab 9-3x. Friggin love it. Also miss my 2006 9-3......

  • @siIent_hero
    @siIent_hero 6 лет назад +4

    this is actually a really great format for people to learn about cars and the history of them. good content

  • @chadgemzer1017
    @chadgemzer1017 6 лет назад +24

    Woah woah woah! What about the 9000?? I'm hurt!

    • @dapeach06
      @dapeach06 6 лет назад +1

      Chad Gemzer He's over 9000

    • @loganmacneil3424
      @loganmacneil3424 6 лет назад +2

      And the 95 Aero. Wtf happened, we waited for nothing!

    • @paraciticmcq
      @paraciticmcq 6 лет назад +2

      Seriously...... he forgot the best platform Saab made. The 9000 aero was faster than the M3 when it came out. Also the last real Saab ever made.

    • @wertiebooster1223
      @wertiebooster1223 6 лет назад

      My dad still drives his 9000i, I too would have wanted to hear about it.

    • @bgshdouf
      @bgshdouf 6 лет назад

      Methinks the 9000 might get it's own episode? Seems too obvious to leave out. Also, early 2000s 9-5s were definitely real saabs.

  • @hughwelsh201
    @hughwelsh201 3 года назад

    I worked for a SAAB dealer when it was relaunched here in New Zealand. They (the 900i, 9000CS/CD/AERO) were so understatedly brilliant. Had one customer purchase an 9000 AERO, happy with the performance and power but wanted more. So with factory and Abott Racing (England) enhancements his AERO was insane to drive, by that I mean it wanted to be driven hard. I'll never forget that 9000.
    What model also not mentioned was the 900S/SE (with the V6 (a bit nose heavy with a great engine sound)). Then came the 9-3, 9-3 AERO, 9-3 Viggen. Replacing the 9000's was the 9-5, 9-5 V6, 9-5 AERO. I know there's lots more to the later models (9-3, 9-5), like using GM (Opel) platforms, just strengthened to SAABs quality. But let's not forget the 9000 platform was shared Fiat (Chroma), Lancia (Thema), Alfa Romeo (164), and some others I can't think of right now.
    Shame such a brand should become just another GM generic.

  • @madLphnt
    @madLphnt 2 года назад

    Love my 2005 9-5 2.3 arc turbo. Total sleeper, thing is quick when you want it to be, fun, and comfortable as hell.

  • @patrikanic3332
    @patrikanic3332 6 лет назад +170

    He said Quirks, we all know who wrote the script

    • @Megumeme-hp4yp
      @Megumeme-hp4yp 6 лет назад +58

      Dusty Gamer DADDY DE MURO

    • @sugaquaks
      @sugaquaks 6 лет назад +23

      Dusty Gamer pumphrey is the kind of guy to have his script wrote by doug demuro

    • @MrGembelo
      @MrGembelo 6 лет назад +24

      Dusty Gamer for all my thoughts about saab please visit autotrader dot com slash oversteer

    • @PhiZelak
      @PhiZelak 6 лет назад +1

      DEMURO ALL THE THINGS!!!

    • @PhiZelak
      @PhiZelak 6 лет назад

      Huahuahuahuahua!!!

  • @callofdutybloginfo
    @callofdutybloginfo 5 лет назад +3

    As a SAAB fan this was emotional, Thanks guys i guess all good things must come to an end

  • @dominicjones3044
    @dominicjones3044 3 года назад

    I'm 22 and I drive a saab 9-3 1.9 tid estate and I have to say it has to be the best car I have owned absolutely love everything about it drives amazing and pulls like a train.

  • @Fishsticks187
    @Fishsticks187 4 года назад

    I still have dreams about driving my old 900S. There was nothing fast about it, but there was something about taking it on winding roads through the woods at night that excited me in a way that no other car has since. In 2015 I pulled out on a country road and got T-boned at 50 mph by a Ford Explorer with tow hooks on the front. The airbags didn't deploy and the driver door was caved in, but I walked away without a scratch. Saabs are some of the best cars ever made.

  • @galil_6863
    @galil_6863 6 лет назад +369

    I'd like to see an episode about the US president's armored limos.

    • @trdadam2325
      @trdadam2325 6 лет назад +7

      DaRealCarlos \ bet you would Carlos bet you would.....

    • @waddyhirshy2989
      @waddyhirshy2989 6 лет назад +1

      Adam Haynes fuck off bigot

    • @Kris-cp3tz
      @Kris-cp3tz 6 лет назад +8

      Way to go, you just got yourself a spot on a CIA list now.

    • @yellowyuzu1311
      @yellowyuzu1311 6 лет назад +7

      DaRealCarlos \ I wonder what George Washington's limo was like

    • @tiismuna
      @tiismuna 6 лет назад

      Were you planning to assassinate the president?

  • @alexloften7825
    @alexloften7825 6 лет назад +20

    Up To Speed: Volvo
    Up To Speed: Koenigsegg
    Up To Speed: Mercedes
    Up To Speed: Ferrari
    Up To Speed: BMW
    Up To Speed: Audi
    But I do have one question, you said in this video, that SAAB is the second best swedish car brand, which is the best? Volvo or Koenigsegg, make a Up To Speed video about that brand!

  • @saketbharade167
    @saketbharade167 4 года назад +17

    4:42 thats the grippen not the viggen
    Not to kill the awesome vibe or anything just bothers me as a plane enthusiast aswell :)

  • @Svartasvanen18
    @Svartasvanen18 5 лет назад

    I grew up in my parents 9-5 and I adore it to this day. I've gone off the road in both this and a Ford S-Max and I can tell you all the SAAB has a certain reassuring atmosphere, it not only is safe, it feels safe as you drive along. The only problem it has is the B205 engine, which is less reliable than the more powerful B235.

  • @charleswayne7221
    @charleswayne7221 5 лет назад +3

    I love my 07 93!! even tho it's a gm saab. it's awesome! I'm so glad you did a vid on saab! thank you!

  • @jacobfleming565
    @jacobfleming565 6 лет назад +88

    Just another Saab story

  • @wnielsen9279
    @wnielsen9279 5 лет назад +8

    My dad owns a SAAB 9 5 hatchback w the turbo. Am practicing for my driving license in it and it's a really fun car to drive

    • @macliqueskarnkraft9502
      @macliqueskarnkraft9502 5 лет назад

      är du svensk och nån i din familj har en saab då är du ett misstag

    • @broach6152
      @broach6152 3 года назад

      @@macliqueskarnkraft9502 hitta volvo raggarn

  • @nickpathoffman
    @nickpathoffman 5 лет назад

    Dunno why but I find you to be awesome :) just picked up a 97 900se turbo vert. Having a lot of fun bringing it back !

  • @78kooleo
    @78kooleo 6 лет назад +29

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING. I’ve seen that Saab in the background of up to speeds for a while. Your fellow 9-3 owner! 🤟🏽

    • @Alexandr_Silver
      @Alexandr_Silver 6 лет назад +1

      Nathan Archuleta Cheers from a 9-5 owner! :)

    • @themagdude7684
      @themagdude7684 6 лет назад +1

      Cheers for another 9-3 owner :)

    • @charlesconto3154
      @charlesconto3154 6 лет назад +2

      Cheers from a Volvo owner who once rode in a Saab and has very high opinions of the 9-3!!

    • @themagdude7684
      @themagdude7684 6 лет назад +1

      Charles Conto Hehe not too unfamiliar 😉

    • @78kooleo
      @78kooleo 6 лет назад

      TheMagDude agreed lol!

  • @josephrojas7019
    @josephrojas7019 6 лет назад +23

    Waiting for SaabKyle to comment

  • @mnielsen490
    @mnielsen490 5 лет назад

    Wow, great "show"! I'm a picky guy when it comes to RUclips videos about cars, however as we love SAABs in the family, we got to love your video. (Living in Sweden, you can pick them up for pennies) We have two 9-5's, hence the interest in your video. Keep up the good work.

  • @oddballmotors9446
    @oddballmotors9446 5 лет назад

    I love my Saabaru, they shoved the steering racks from the STI's in them and it's the best face option for all WRX type vehicles.

  • @jakejohnson8629
    @jakejohnson8629 6 лет назад +609

    Im starting to get upset this is like 3 episodes with out talking about your dad.

    • @jakejohnson8629
      @jakejohnson8629 6 лет назад +5

      Underscorer oh shit. I think youre right lets see what nolan has to say next

    • @aidanbrasuell7662
      @aidanbrasuell7662 6 лет назад +2

      he did it in the Hummer episode though.

    • @ma_auto
      @ma_auto 6 лет назад +18

      And with the 900 taking off *Just like my dad, on a plane to Nashville to buy that pack of cigs back in '05*

    • @dougontheotherchannel3078
      @dougontheotherchannel3078 6 лет назад +5

      Or Jessica...

    • @_baller
      @_baller 6 лет назад +2

      Well dont wanna kill it... thats smart

  • @regularbloke2117
    @regularbloke2117 6 лет назад +12

    Damn that drifting 9-3 sounds beastly

  • @grinningdog1967
    @grinningdog1967 3 года назад

    I love my 2007 Saab 93 Aero convertible. It's my 3rd saab. They've all been great.

  • @xZeroOffical
    @xZeroOffical 5 лет назад +6

    Amazing video.
    Saab owner, and I absolutely love it. Going to buy NEVS ASAP.

    • @j4rba
      @j4rba 2 года назад

      are you saabist

    • @xZeroOffical
      @xZeroOffical 2 года назад

      @@j4rba Obviously

    • @j4rba
      @j4rba 2 года назад

      @@xZeroOffical im too💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  • @lukaszbat3733
    @lukaszbat3733 6 лет назад +9

    Could you make separate episode on DATSUN? Many articles say that "The Original Nissan Z Car Was Never Supposed To Happen" and how Yoshihiko Matsuo had to fight as an Engineer back then to persuade the CEO to make Fairlady 240Z.

  • @grips7813
    @grips7813 5 лет назад +23

    Saab, the airplane company currently make jet fighters, apc's and surface to air/ air to air missiles.

  • @stefanfalldorf6573
    @stefanfalldorf6573 4 года назад +2

    Saab was my favourite brand since I was a little kid. 😍😍😍😭😭

  • @stxckyfxsh
    @stxckyfxsh 3 года назад

    I've got a saab '93 900, she's my first car and I love her more that ANYTHING. she's so sturdy, so fast, and doesn't have frequent breakdowns like my parents' cars do. Me and my close friend are streetracers, and I won my first race with her :)
    love her to pieces, love saab to pieces, and I'll be driving this car until I run it into the ground

  • @Lea-pe6iw
    @Lea-pe6iw 6 лет назад +310

    it sucks that saab had to die. Wish the americans never got their hands on saab. Im sure it would they would have been still around today if it wasnt for GM.

    • @jdrok5026
      @jdrok5026 6 лет назад +29

      MyniRS-Helgrem no Saab killed itself by spending to much and not making it back and gm bought them and kept them afloat

    • @tomslayr
      @tomslayr 6 лет назад +1

      jdr ok RIP Saab

    • @saabrosmedia7640
      @saabrosmedia7640 6 лет назад +1

      saabros.com/2018/02/27/what-exactly-happened-to-saab-automobile-ab/

    • @KayoMichiels
      @KayoMichiels 6 лет назад +4

      Yeah, they should have sticked together with Scania.

    • @richardalfaro4933
      @richardalfaro4933 6 лет назад +1

      The car sucked

  • @petermcdermott1701
    @petermcdermott1701 6 лет назад +4

    Love this video, but if you're gotta talk about it you gotta recognize the Saab 900 turbo SPG, Saab 9000 aero, Saab 9-3 turboX, and GM sold it to spyker not NEVS.

  • @ericmckinley33208
    @ericmckinley33208 4 года назад

    I had a sky blue 900 with a manual, I loved it.

  • @erinosheaholcomb3379
    @erinosheaholcomb3379 4 года назад

    My sister and I both had a Saab 900 as our first cars. Amazing cars. I miss mine every day.

  • @nicko2245
    @nicko2245 6 лет назад +12

    I own a Saab 92-x aero and it's actually a pretty frickin' sweet car

    • @ryinrumery2124
      @ryinrumery2124 6 лет назад

      Nick Russell 92x isn’t even a saab it’s a Subaru.

    • @nicko2245
      @nicko2245 6 лет назад +3

      Ryin Rumery yeah, trust me, after pulling my blown motor and swapping in a new EJ20 and spending a lot of seat time in it, it's extremely evident that EVERYTHING aside from the badges and sheet metal is Subaru. Super cheap upkeep and reliable fun

    • @EB-xl6db
      @EB-xl6db 6 лет назад

      I miss my Saabaru, man

  • @vallevaan
    @vallevaan 6 лет назад +58

    had a 1998 9-3 2.0t amazing condition and all that, but there where few issues, first off the seating position is super bad, the shifter is almost at the floor you would have to reach for it, steering wheel had minimal adjustment. tl;dr not meant for big boys.

    • @vallevaan
      @vallevaan 6 лет назад

      tony your maker 187cm

    • @sigurdberget9368
      @sigurdberget9368 6 лет назад +2

      Thats not "big boy" at all thats just average height atleast here in norway

    • @vallevaan
      @vallevaan 6 лет назад

      Sigurd Berget so height is the only thing that matter when it comes to size? are you stupid or stupid lol?

    • @arvidgyllner
      @arvidgyllner 6 лет назад +1

      Should of got a 9,5

    • @vallevaan
      @vallevaan 6 лет назад

      i now have a volvo s60, perfect seating.

  • @zerofuchsgiven4816
    @zerofuchsgiven4816 5 лет назад

    I have a 2005 Saab 9-3 aero with 252k on it and the thing still runs and looks amazing

  • @AnnWahlquist
    @AnnWahlquist 2 года назад

    My favorite of all time..... Saab has a special place in My heart.... The 900 Turbo -88

  • @thesoldlisting5183
    @thesoldlisting5183 6 лет назад +8

    Love you dude always makin me laugh too death🤙