Comments on: Spied: Saab gives 9-3 an Aero-X-inspired face http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:39:44 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Dindel http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-300099 Dindel Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:24:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-300099 This is a very ugly swan song for Saab. The marque will be dead before 2010. This is a very ugly swan song for Saab. The marque will be dead before 2010.

]]> By: saabaudi http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-298128 saabaudi Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:22:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-298128 All the pictures are not looking very exiting to me. I don`t see any important differences to our 2006 model 9-3II SC. All the pictures are not looking very exiting to me. I don`t see any important differences to our 2006 model 9-3II SC.

]]> By: nicholaskiz http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-298115 nicholaskiz Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:31:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-298115 I agree with the other posts. I looks like the new headlights were taken from the old Saab 9-2X. I agree with the other posts. I looks like the new headlights were taken from the old Saab 9-2X.

]]> By: illwill http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297406 illwill Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:49:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297406 Looks pretty damn good, but gm is gonna have to continue spicing up saab, or else saab might end up like oldsmobile. Looks pretty damn good, but gm is gonna have to continue spicing up saab, or else saab might end up like oldsmobile.

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297257 JohnnyBlazE Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:12:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297257 Doesnt the bottom of the bumper look like it was stripped off a Focus ST?? Doesnt the bottom of the bumper look like it was stripped off a Focus ST??

]]> By: Carnut4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297247 Carnut4ever Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:48:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297247 Looks boring. Where is the Aero-X treatment? They are kidding themselves if they say so. The Saab 9-5's revised face is a better execution than this disappointing design. saab needs to be bolder with its mainstream model but now they missed this chance. Looks boring. Where is the Aero-X treatment? They are kidding themselves if they say so. The Saab 9-5’s revised face is a better execution than this disappointing design. saab needs to be bolder with its mainstream model but now they missed this chance.

]]> By: Adrio http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297246 Adrio Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:15:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297246 I dont even know why I clicked on this damn link. This Saab is nauseatingly boring like the rest of them. I cant even imagine why anybody would by any Saab. Except for the aero-x. Which will never be on sale. How do you go from designing jets to designing uber bland cars like this. Who is Saab supposed to compete with? Infiniti? BMW? Lexus? If so, I feel sorry for them. Its not even a fair match anymore. If Saab stopped selling cars in the US today...........nobody would care. Its been atleast 5 years since I even talked to anybody who owned a saab. I dont even know why I clicked on this damn link. This Saab is nauseatingly boring like the rest of them. I cant even imagine why anybody would by any Saab. Except for the aero-x. Which will never be on sale. How do you go from designing jets to designing uber bland cars like this. Who is Saab supposed to compete with? Infiniti? BMW? Lexus? If so, I feel sorry for them. Its not even a fair match anymore.

If Saab stopped selling cars in the US today………..nobody would care. Its been atleast 5 years since I even talked to anybody who owned a saab.

]]> By: peter g http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297244 peter g Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:52:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297244 Do I have to agree with europerspective again?! Yes...What happened to SAAB? They were ahead of Volvo, but today they've become sort of recycled Opels with a bad nosejob...I used to like SAABs a lot, looking forward to what they would come up with for their next model, but this is saddening. Do I have to agree with europerspective again?!

Yes…What happened to SAAB? They were ahead of Volvo, but today they’ve become sort of recycled Opels with a bad nosejob…I used to like SAABs a lot, looking forward to what they would come up with for their next model, but this is saddening.

]]> By: europerspective http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297236 europerspective Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:12:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297236 How old is this car? This used to be one of the world's most innovative brands, they pioneered turbo-charging, had an enviable motorsport history and a reputation for engineering reinforced by their association with an airplane manufacturer. Under GM they have become an undernourished little sister surviving off Opel's scraps. What genius at GM decided that buyers of quirky cars that were respected for individuality, innovation and reliability would be interested in something built on the worst platform in its sector? How old is this car? This used to be one of the world’s most innovative brands, they pioneered turbo-charging, had an enviable motorsport history and a reputation for engineering reinforced by their association with an airplane manufacturer. Under GM they have become an undernourished little sister surviving off Opel’s scraps.
What genius at GM decided that buyers of quirky cars that were respected for individuality, innovation and reliability would be interested in something built on the worst platform in its sector?

]]> By: ElSparquito http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297182 ElSparquito Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:23:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297182 Not bad looking, but not nearly as cool looking as the Aero-X. Saab got some nasty electrical buggery going on. The Aero-X's top even malfunctioned during a showing and a reporter was left stuck inside. Reliability is key to Saab's success. Not bad looking, but not nearly as cool looking as the Aero-X. Saab got some nasty electrical buggery going on. The Aero-X’s top even malfunctioned during a showing and a reporter was left stuck inside. Reliability is key to Saab’s success.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297162 global_lightning Wed, 07 Feb 2007 01:15:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297162 Motorheader: Thanks for the info. I'm waiting to see if the new Epsilon 9-3 will come out before 2009. If it has the 260HP Ecotec turbo-4, then it may be in the running. Otherwise there are many attractive cars in this segment. Motorheader:
Thanks for the info. I’m waiting to see if the new Epsilon 9-3 will come out before 2009. If it has the 260HP Ecotec turbo-4, then it may be in the running. Otherwise there are many attractive cars in this segment.

]]> By: Cobradreamer427 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297104 Cobradreamer427 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:13:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297104 This is does in no way put them closer to Mercedes and BMW This is does in no way put them closer to Mercedes and BMW

]]> By: motorheader http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297043 motorheader Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:10:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297043 This FL does not do much for this car. global_lightning: this is the old chassis unfortunately. That is one of Saabs big problems. They are built on oldplatforms. (The 9-5 is based on early 90's Opel Vectra) They are doing a good job with what they got, but it is hard to make gold from crap! Get Real: Who is Alpha? Are you talking about Alfa Romeo? This FL does not do much for this car.
global_lightning: this is the old chassis unfortunately. That is one of Saabs big problems. They are built on oldplatforms. (The 9-5 is based on early 90’s Opel Vectra) They are doing a good job with what they got, but it is hard to make gold from crap!

Get Real: Who is Alpha? Are you talking about Alfa Romeo?

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297029 meanpants555 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:31:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297029 I DO NOT understand why it's so hard to make a car handle and ride well. I DO NOT understand why it’s so hard to make a car handle and ride well.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297028 meanpants555 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:30:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297028 But in my eyes they are not trying due to the fact that the cars cannot compete dynamically with BMW and Audi. But in my eyes they are not trying due to the fact that the cars cannot compete dynamically with BMW and Audi.

]]> By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297026 Get Real Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:25:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297026 You have to give credit to the company for trying. Alpha, Renault, etc. all gave up and left the US market, but Saab is still in there, fighting away..... trying to sell a car very few people want to buy. Few because of the quality reputation, or the strange designs, or for the same money, that BMW makes you look way better when pulling into your brothers driveway. You have to give credit to the company for trying. Alpha, Renault, etc. all gave up and left the US market, but Saab is still in there, fighting away….. trying to sell a car very few people want to buy. Few because of the quality reputation, or the strange designs, or for the same money, that BMW makes you look way better when pulling into your brothers driveway.

]]> By: dpz4shizzy http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297019 dpz4shizzy Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:06:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297019 Saab's reliabilty ratings are still disappointing though. Saab’s reliabilty ratings are still disappointing though.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297014 meanpants555 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:55:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297014 I am so in Saab's target market and they just don't do anything for me. I used to crave them in the eighties, but now they seem so early nineties Audi. I am so in Saab’s target market and they just don’t do anything for me. I used to crave them in the eighties, but now they seem so early nineties Audi.

]]> By: sunshine1810 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297013 sunshine1810 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:53:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297013 Saabs were never good looking in my opinion. I call them sloobs. Saabs were never good looking in my opinion. I call them sloobs.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297009 Thomas Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:42:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297009 Saabs have always had good looking, reasonably performing automobiles. They've done a lot to quell the turbo lag and torque steer (and Haldex would take care of that). The unfortunate thing is the indifferent dealer experience. I'm not sure how GM will fix that... it seems rather ingrained. Saabs have always had good looking, reasonably performing automobiles. They’ve done a lot to quell the turbo lag and torque steer (and Haldex would take care of that).

The unfortunate thing is the indifferent dealer experience. I’m not sure how GM will fix that… it seems rather ingrained.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-297003 global_lightning Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:29:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-297003 Well, the trim pieces are plastic mock-ups, not the final product. Compare to the new 9-5, which has already been given the Aero-X treatment. More important than the new fascia, is this the new Epsilon platform 9-3, or is it the current chassis? The 9-3 is the only car from GM I'm seriously considering buying in the next couple of years. Well, the trim pieces are plastic mock-ups, not the final product. Compare to the new 9-5, which has already been given the Aero-X treatment. More important than the new fascia, is this the new Epsilon platform 9-3, or is it the current chassis?

The 9-3 is the only car from GM I’m seriously considering buying in the next couple of years.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-296993 A4 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:19:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-296993 it just looks like what they did to the 9-5... it just looks like what they did to the 9-5…

]]> By: atomicbri http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-296990 atomicbri Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:08:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-296990 Not bad, but Saab still has a way to go. It needs distinctive cars again. The cars they have now are easily forgetable. Not bad, but Saab still has a way to go. It needs distinctive cars again. The cars they have now are easily forgetable.

]]> By: NOS2006 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-296984 NOS2006 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:38:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-296984 It doesn't, seanm415. LLN writers needed SOMETHING write a story about, didn't they? It doesn’t, seanm415. LLN writers needed SOMETHING write a story about, didn’t they?

]]> By: NOS2006 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-296977 NOS2006 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:24:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-296977 Looks much better, but the body could use some refinement. I love the head and taillights. Looks much better, but the body could use some refinement. I love the head and taillights.

]]> By: seanm415 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-296976 seanm415 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:23:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-296976 how does that look anything like the aero-x??? how does that look anything like the aero-x???

]]> By: sunshine1810 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face.html/comment-page-1#comment-296975 sunshine1810 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:18:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/06/spied-saab-gives-9-3-an-aero-x-inspired-face/#comment-296975 Not a bad looking car for Saab. Its still ugly though. It reminds me of Subaru. Not a bad looking car for Saab. Its still ugly though. It reminds me of Subaru.

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