Had lunch with some Saab owners.

[Jesda]

I love this blue convertible.

This red one is an SPG. I got to drive it and can't really understand why all the reviewers call Saab's 5-speed "agricultural". The clutch was heavy but easy to modulate. Shifting was reasonably precise and easy to move through the gates. I see no reason not to convert to 5-speed when my auto dies. It was also clear after driving his car that I needed my turbo calibrated and my ABS pump replaced (the part arrived today).http://home.swipnet.se/danny/saabspg.htm



My mechanic has a set of these wheels for sale. Worth considering.



To my surprise, none of them are professors. One works for a chemical company. The other works for a mission.





We ended up pulling over. His turbo air duct came loose. Just had to tighten a clamp when we got to his place.

Went over to his place and checked out his collection of six Saab 900s. Some were parts cars, most were being driven by his family. Even the parts cars were running. Spent a few hours there enjoying some stories about how he bought each one and checked out his growing collection of parts and pieces.

So, that was my very enjoyable afternoon.

I ate a grilled chicken club with a side of macaroni and cheese.

[Mr1der]

they look awfully eccentric.

[krash]

You like the Saab too much.

[Jesda]

You like the Saab too much.

[krash]

[HashiriyaS14]

This is making me want one now, although I always sort of did.

[Solar_Runner]

Always interesting Jesda... although right away I was wondering what you had for lunch, glad that you didn't let us down!

[Bubba1]

This is making me want one now, although I always sort of did.

If I were to get a saab, it would be a Sonnett. (their old sports car).

[Rex]

This is making me want one now, although I always sort of did.

I just spent 10 minutes on my local CL and I'm surprised at the "potential" out there.

[f1seb]

Other than driving the Saab I'll bet you looked pretty out of place in that company.

[bobotech]

Other than driving the Saab I'll bet you looked pretty out of place in that company.

Are you kidding? I think he fits in perfectly with a bunch of eccentrics.

Now i'm kinda mildly jonesing for a Saab convertible. Looks much more entertaining than say a 89 Chevy Cavalier convertible.

[f1seb]

Are you kidding? I think he fits in perfectly with a bunch of eccentrics.

Now i'm kinda mildly jonesing for a Saab convertible. Looks much more entertaining than say a 89 Chevy Cavalier convertible.

Yeah a guy his age fits in perfectly with a bunch of old white fogies.......a cop quickly passing by would probably think they're getting mugged by him.

[s0m3th1ngAZ]

I'd totally rock an SPG 900...The cars are really easy to work on too once you get used to their eccentricities.

[Razi]

Nice sig Jesda.

You should upgrade your turbo.

[Mr1der]

Yeah a guy his age fits in perfectly with a bunch of old white fogies.......a cop quickly passing by would probably think they're getting mugged by him.

have you ever actually met Jesda?

he totally fits in.

They probably had awesome conversations about slacks and the weather.