One of the best cars ever made!

@badstep7637

2 жыл бұрын

Y E S it is .. and just few know about it

@pederfallbom

Жыл бұрын

Definetely

You buy a saab 9000 you instantly fall in love with it. It happened to me too

A 1992 SAAB 9000 CS owner here. Just the natural aspirated B234I which is more than enough for a daily driver. Just great cars. Keep them on the road.

We've had 9000s for the past 25 years. Fantastic cars.

@calbackk

2 жыл бұрын

I drove 4 different 9000s between 1988 and 2018. That is 30 years. I simply could not find a better car.

I had a 9000 in school. Absolutely loved it. Was fast. Sleek. Never broke down. I had it maintained at a Swedish motor car shop. The owner of the shop said if I ever sell it, let him know. So when I finished school, I sold it to the owner. Still has it to this day.

im from sweden where these cars were first manufactured, my parnets got a yr 95 model, sold it to a family member after a couple years and then bought it back in 2015, im now 16 and next in line as i get my drivers license in a couple years, and i can confirm the seats are AMAZINGLY soft. Theyre probably my fvaorite part to be honest, i love the general vibe of the car too, it feels spacious but still cozy in a way.

The 9000 with those 3 spokes together with the wide taillight(s) looks good

The best car ever made. I have a '97 9000 CSE 2.3 Turbo. Love it!

I've just bought a 9000 to use while my 900 has a respray but I will be keeping it too. Excellent cars.

Had a 9000 for years. Put an air bleed in to increase turbo response. My friend Steve bought an ex police armed response saab 9000. Kevlar in the doors engine chipped by saab with a much larder turbo. Around 440 hp. Magic.

I like how excited the reviewer is about this car. Makes me wanna own one today!

I have got 1997 9000 CSE 2.0 LPT, since 2004, Love it. Going to keep it as long as I can, It is worth it. Just need to buy and keep a set of spares just in case you will need one and there is no one who manufacture them. Just bought Ignition module £400....just in case! 🙂Thanks for video.

Oh boy do I regret selling my 9k now. Such an amazing car!

Swedish Saab, manufactured in Finland (Uusikaupunki, Valmet automotive). During the development of the Saab 9000 in Finland, a V8 engine was secretly planned for it (it was also possible to get it with twin turbos) and, as I recall, 5 prototypes were produced, of which, as far as I know, only one remains in their own car museum. WHAT A BEAST!!! The same factory also produced the legendary Opel Calibra, as well as some Mercedes-Benz and Porche models, just to name a few... :)

The funniest car i ever owned, a 1996 one exactly like this but in silver metallic. I then upgraded it with a Nordic stage 2 tune, and got 240 hp, and ruined the gear box. Worth it.

I once brought a 5 year old Saab 9000s with one owner for £2,500 and full service history. Full leather and similar dashboard to your one, it was the most luxerious and best performance car I have ever driven. Now I need to find another, but will not get another bargain like that. What is even more remarkable is cars was a sideline for Saab, main production was jet fighters.

9000 Aero. True beast! I have owned maybe 50 cars but this was the best no question. Bought one again a year ago. Never selling that❤️🇸🇪

I had a 2004 Saab 9000 Aero. Greatest car I ever had.

@tomektomek9836

Жыл бұрын

there was not such a year, maybe 1994? productuon ended in 1998 i think

Hi all, 2001 9-5 2.3 SE here.............best car I ever had!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From episode to episode Geoff more and more falls in love with our old SAAB's - Hillarious!

Back in the day, Volvo built family tanks and Saab built fighter jets on wheels. Nowadays, the Chinese build overpriced hybrid SUVs disguised as Volvos and Saab just builds fighter jets

Nice one Geoff! I'm the 3rd and longest owner of a lovely '94, V6 9000 Griffin down in Melbourne, Aus. This car remains a truly solid daily driver in a classic design (Giugiaro) and seems to be looking even better with age. As in the UK, it is completely undervalued and so I'm probably keeping it another 20 years!

@mrmcbeardy9268

9 ай бұрын

G'day mate! Im in Toowoomba. Currently looking at either a 9000 CD or a OG 9-5 Aero... problem is 9000 is available now, and 9-5 isnt available for another month. My NG 9-3 did its head after catastrophic cooling system failure. Love the 9-5 Aero and likely to hold out for that... but my god the 9000 is a cool car. And those Red Top B234 engines are epic. What's your favourite thing and least favourite thing about the 9000?

You're a natural. The 12 minutes flew by. Subbed.

I came to your channels for the cars and I am staying for your passion. Great videos dude

Have to say, I still miss my 9000 Aero !

Geoff; DON'T sell it. That's a special car! As an owner of 2 Saab's I am not jealous lol. If you sell it you will regret it, and those engines are bullet proof. They have a savage midrange because Saab figured overtaking performance is more useful than outright acceleration. Those engineers knew a thing or two 🙂

@GeoffBuysCars

Жыл бұрын

This car was eventually broken for bits

@southendparaquest

Жыл бұрын

@@GeoffBuysCars that's painful 😖

Something about a Saab on 3 Spoke alloys....😊😊

I have 4 Saabs, the oldest one of which being a '96 9000 CSE (and the newest a 9-5 NG). Of all my 4 Saabs, the 9000 may not be the most powerful one, however it is the most fun one to drive. So comfy I still use it for long distance journeys sometimes

Got my Saab 9-5 wagon for a great price! It’s now modified and a lot of fun!

I’m taking my “new” 2004 saab 9-5 2.3 Aero 5AT 250 bhp tomorrow; 147.000 km, for less than 3k€. THANKS TO YOU

@GeoffBuysCars

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

My brother has been a Saab lover for years now and I’ve always knocked him for it until recently, he’s had a espresso green 9-5 for years now and we just got it running this past spring and I fell in love on my first drive in it, the 2.3 turbo was just a different experience from other turbo luxury sedans of the period, I had been wanting one since then and wasn’t able to find a clean manual Saab until recently when I decided to trade my 1993 Honda Civic Si in the sought after OEM Aztec green metallic color for a 1994 Saab 9000 Cs hatchback and I’m extremely happy with the deal, it’s a fantastic car and I cannot wait to put the stock 9-5 turbo setup on it so it’s not n/a anymore 😁😁

I own 2 9000 Aero 5 speeds and another spare 2.3 I got for $50 these cars are amazing! Got enough parts to keep mine on the road forever!

I had a 9000 2.0 ecopower, with a Abbot Racing tune and intercooler, in mid - late 90's, Lots of fun, - now I have a similar one, which is my daily driver, I will be working on it when I've retired, it should certainly go woosh then.

Best cars on the planet. The thought that they are no longer being made makes me wanna cry. Got me a 93 viggen in the garage but don't want to take it out as I don't want to wear it out.

@denzellima3079

Жыл бұрын

Can I have it?

My 1995 9k CDE 2.3TA has been sitting with a blown headgasket for well over a year. It needs new front fenders, brake master cylinder, abs pump and some other bits and bobs, but eventually it WILL be back on the road. I've had it for... almost 13 years now. Still love it.

The 9000 was a great car!!

Great video... what a car for the money! Love the channel and the reviews btw.

Just bought a 9000 myself. Lpt with 170hp, with a blown head gasket. Will fix it, convert it to a full pressure turbo version. Its a CSE, sunroof, cruise control, climate control, heated seats, trip computer and extra audio amplifier. Cant wait to drive it. :) Paid 300 euro's for it.. I'm thinking it'll need maybe a grand worth of parts to get in top shape. I'd say its stilla bargain. 😁

I have to agree ive had mine since christmas and i fell in love with its looks, power, interior and i only paid 800euro for it and now im planning to upgrade it from 200hp to 250-300hp

Those wheels are so nice! 😍

Love Saabs! I’ve got a 9-5 Aero but 9000’s look so cool!

On my second 9000 which I've been running for over 20 years. My neighbour keeps asking wistfully if I want to sell but I'm in no rush. ULEZ will be a significant hurdle though...

I worked in Sweden in the early 90s and couldnt owna SAAb as my company car fro various reasons had to be a Toyota . Back in the Uk I get a company car and its a 9000CD a wonderful wonderful car fast spacious incredibly comfortable . Took a BMW loving friend out to the Cotswolds in it, he was a big big guy and couldnt believe the level of comfort

Hi Geoff, wish i could share your enthusiasm, i had a 9000cse K reg 2ltr, couldnt stop on a hill breakswould not hold, lost count how many times Saab serviced it was a waste of time especislly living in Wales. Car was slow and underpowered just glad i got rid of it, never again. Glad your happy with yours.

My dad had one 2.3t not sure but it was a manual and it was the most fun I’ve had in a car. My 318i manual 1.9l feels similar obv no turbo but more fun in other aspects. Want one like this spec so bad

I remember Quentin Wilson recommending this car as one of the best cars to buy second hand. The old Top Gear as I recall.

Proper secret of the motoring world a true modern classic you cant explain saab you either get it or dont i dont no many saab owners that wouldnt have another a real shame the brand is gone the original thinking mans performance family saloon fantastic channel cant wait for more bargain saab content i think you found ya niche

I got a 9000 Aero with 90 k on clock only. :-)

I used to have one of these, I really, really.....really wish I hadn't sold it, it was emotional watching this

Love these cars. Wish I could find one like this ❤️

If you take care of them they will take care of you for life. Still one of the safest cars on the road.

Superlove the vid, as a saab lover, i want that car!

Looks awesome. This channel is becoming more like geoffbuyssaabs than geoffbuyscars

@GeoffBuysCars

3 жыл бұрын

it's not intentional, they just keep dropping in my lap!

@2kcars507

3 жыл бұрын

More like GeoffKeepsSaabs

One of the best cars l have driven with. You don't understand have good the car actually is an till you drive with it.

@6ettinold

2 жыл бұрын

I've had 4 9000's, 3 900's and a 9-5 aero. The 9-5 was a weapon, but I'd take any of the 9000's over any other car I've owned.

Bitten by the Saab bug! - I've had two 9-5's and they were superlative cars.

I miss that car!!!

This looks sweet.... and I've bought the winning ticket too. Bonus! 😜

Best car I ever had, fast and reliable, sleeper

Saab is one of the cars I've never owned wish I had bought one when I was younger!

@boardernut

2 жыл бұрын

you can still buy one second hand of course

@tariqtvproductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@boardernut haven't they shot up in price? 👍

I live abroad but will be returning to the uk in a few years, I really hope there are a few nice saabs left when I return

I had a 1995 900 HOT 3 door in black. Boy it was fast, it was great fun, but cost a small fortune in fuel. Not that I drove it hard, just the turbo boost would cut in on the hills. And it fell to bits, saab parts were a small fortune... Chopped it in for an E39 528 manual.. Had the BMW car for 10 years and over 200,000 miles..

Had a 9000 aero beautiful motor

Wow you are very lucky

This Saab IMHO was the last great car that Saab ever made! I have to say though that the first and second generation 9000s were by far my all time favorite Saabs of all. I was lucky enough to drive a 1992 Saab 9000 turbo with the 5 speed manual gearbox this past summer, and it was like love at first sight!

I'd love to see you in a Saab 900 turbo and your thoughts on it. A strangely delightful looking beast with a long snout. Driving it was akin to a ww2 fighter plane with its almost u shaped windscreen and narrow cockpit. It was built like a tank and almost as heavy which the mpg varified but for 1979 when it came out it was a flyer. To exit the car you needed to have mastered the school track and field hurdle event cause the door sills were massive. The thing that was a deal breaker for me was the fact that the engine was put in arse about face with the timing belt up against the bulkhead. The thought of doing a timing belt on the thing sent shivers cascading through my toolbox. All my mates back In the day were either hankering after Escort RS turbos or the 900 turbos. Me? I settled for 3.0 and 2.8i capris but then again I was never your average hooligan. The 900 turbos were a TRUELY love car of the time.

@ilkkasaarisalo9789

4 ай бұрын

That thing has a timing chain.

I'm all for the price of Saab's going up. Keep them from getting into the hands of the boyracers that are currently buying them and trashing them because they are cheap.

that's a fkn beauty mate

Is it just me that thinks Geoff is Sniff petrol (Richard Porters) long lost cousin, love the videos man, only found the channell last week, benn bingeing ever since

@richardshearwoodport

10 ай бұрын

I'm Richard Porter - and I've had several Saabs over the years, but Sniff Petrol, who's that? Still, my remapped 9000 CDE LPT lives on in my memory as my favourite. I did Geoff's thought experiment about travelling to Le Mans, for real. I had to take pity on an Audi TT and pull in to let it past. Geoff is also right about powering around corners. The lift-off oversteer, if you go into a corner too fast, is savage.

@mrmcbeardy9268

9 ай бұрын

G'day Richard 👋 May I please ask you a question? I'm tossing up between either a 1997 Saab 9000 CD with 120k kms, vs a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero with 220k kms. The 9-5 Aero has been meticoulsly maintained by a fellow saab enthusiast and wrenched on by a lifelong Euro mechanic. Car is to replace my broken NG 9-3 Linear. Both with Auto box and 2.3 Turbo. Im leaning towards the 9-5 Aero, as it's in Esspreso Black, and I know its history (plus, it's an Aero). The 9000 i know very little about. Wondering if you might give your brief 2 cents worth on the 9000 vs the 9-5 please?

Parts in the US are hard to come by loved this car on Seinfeld.

I saw think I saw this for sale. Was it Nairn way?

Cannot wait to ship one to the US. No car here comes close to this beautiful European look.

@biganimetiddies1287

2 жыл бұрын

Better ship a second one for parts. I couldn't find a fucking side mirror for mine in almost a year of looking.

6:36 What a beautiful looking area. Where is that?

Hi jeff l love saabs got to aero had 58 saab

Hi Geoff, I hope you're doing good. How much did you pay for this car?

@GeoffBuysCars

Жыл бұрын

£2k, this was… I dunno, 2019? 2020? Can’t remember!

im ,Swedish , fucking love you 9000 Saab !

Gappy easter alright happy easter everybody from the Joneses in West Yorkshire

Ciao ma quanti Km ha la SAAB?

im a car nut aged 53 got here from the macmaster love you geoff but i cant see hardly any fords but i might be missing something im new mate

Shut up mate, don’t give away the secret!

@GeoffBuysCars

2 жыл бұрын

ha ha, i know right

How much did you pay for it?

they are not so cheap for a nice one in sweden

Hi Geoff! I've just seen one of these on sale for 1500€ in Finland and it's only been driven 265k/km. Problem is that it has recently been brought over from Sweden and the owner hasn't really listed any specs or nothing on it. Should I risk it and go for it or just try and get as much info out of the buyer at the risk of someone else buying it first?

@kassu6_

Жыл бұрын

It's an automatic too

Stop buying SAABs you’re making me realise what I’m missing 😂

@RetrocarStyle

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO!!

Hey Geoff, do you think you’d be as happy, if it were an automatic (transmission)?

@GeoffBuysCars

2 жыл бұрын

in this case, no. this car has to be manual.

@thomasbuettner6878

2 жыл бұрын

I have an Aero Auto, It plays well into to the Luxury feel of the car, because it was a luxury car, it was more expensive than an equivalent BMW 5 series for example and had 'Higher' spec. It can also easily be chipped to be as quick as manual. However, you don't always catch it in the correct gear and revs to kick you back in your seat. If you're buying on for the performance, you want a manual, which can also be upgraded further because the gearbox can handle slightly more torque.

How come theres no run downs of how much your buying and selling for

@GeoffBuysCars

3 жыл бұрын

There will be a follow up to this one and the MGZTT I’m just behind with my editing, Daimler, Volvo 850 and Rover 827 all to come as well.

My 9000 Aero is for sale

@dominichignett5261

6 ай бұрын

Still for sale?

@nextlevelwarrior

6 ай бұрын

@@dominichignett5261 yes

I have an Alfa Romeo 159 ti Sw - and I think I would rather have that Saab.

@nekite1

3 жыл бұрын

@ColdPetRat2.99 I think I do - don't get me wrong, the Alfa is lovely to drive and well built - nearly 118,000 miles on it and not a squeak or rattle in the car, plus I get compliments wherever I park it. I have always wanted a Saab 9000 for about the last 3 decades, as I have always liked the look of them. But I guess you fancy this car as much as I do. 😎 Btw, I have owned 2 Saab 9-5's - one of them was an Aero, and always enjoyed surprising BMW's etc on the road, so to me, this car is quite the sleeper, as the number plate to most drivers will mean old and slow!

@nekite1

3 жыл бұрын

@ColdPetRat2.99 I know they can be a lot of time and money, but I still would like one of these.

Saab 2.3 Turbo feels like a bigger engine than 2.3lt

@topspoke

2 жыл бұрын

That's kind of the point. Saab toyed with the idea of a V8 (to appeal to the US market) and made a prototype but in the end decided what's the point when you can get the same performance (or greater) from a smaller, lighter, more economical engine with a snail bolted to it. My 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero (Stage 3 tune) never leaves me wanting more power. Best car I've ever owned.

Just got yourself a classic your quids in double triple your money zzz. Saab is money

Can I participate if I am less then 18?

@GeoffBuysCars

3 жыл бұрын

You’re only buying a postcard, not a beer...! So yes, you can.

Shh please keep quiet about the saabs we saab owners don't want others to realise what a bargain they are before we can collect them all 🤣, its all about 3rd gear in these!

Why drive a car when you can pilot a Saab!

OMG That 9000 is soooo low n pretty.....

Stop giving the game away about saabs! They'll not stay cheap if everyone finds out!

That car is not modern at all that is not very nice not a huge fan of this car also just finished watching the zafira video would you be able to review a 2021 bmw 2 series gran tourer by any chance I think it's very intresting???

i buy it from you, how much? xD

From experience I can tell you the ACC is highly unreliable and basically unfixable at this point. My butt was very impressed with the seats tho.

Your car was originally a 2.3t. So 175bhp. A stage 2 remap from myself takes them to 253bhp which is about as hard as you want to push the T25 turbo before it will fail quickly. The acceleration stats you talk of referred to the 9000 Aero manual with TD04 turbo which generates a lot more torque at low rpm compared to the T25 turbo. Thesaabclinic DOT co DOT uk.