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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:07 AM
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Default scion tC = saab 900 (old school)

I used to have a SAAB 900 and it was very similar in shape now that i thnk about it. you know how the whole liftback thing works, not too many other cars are like it!

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i guess
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But things have come a long way since then. Today, we lower our cars by using shorter springs - not by putting giant lawnmowers in the trunk.
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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i just remember always loving the option of folding down the seats and putting a dresser in the back of the saab, and now i can do it again! weeee!!
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...or a lawnmower.
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Ever drive a Viggen? I used to work for saab, they were wicked little 9-3's. I Loved the blue color. (Then, they made it a convertible, and a 5 door.. and ruined it)
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I had a SAAB 900 Turbo which was one of the best performing and handling cars I ever owned. Unfortunately it was bought by GM and it will never retain its unique engineering and appeal to enthusiasts.
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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it was a really cool car but i swear every weekend something else would break!
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Originally Posted by AKAvensis
it was a really cool car but i swear every weekend something else would break!
I sold mine with over 170,000 miles on it and ran as strong as the day I bought it! The only thing I ever had to do was change oil and tires. I always let the turbo cool down for at least 2 minutes.
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oh man i had to replace all sorts of stupid little things, each one of my seat belts broke (female parts), what a pain, had to take out all the seats and door panels to fix them lol
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