Introducing once again my newest car.

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Introducing once again my newest car.

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I'm beyond happy with it. The Maxima just didn't do it for me but this car clinches the deal!

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37,000 miles
2.8T V6
250 HP
260 TQ
Xenon lights
Sport seats (increased side bolsters)


Options in the future:
Tune: It'll raise my HP from 250 to 320 and torque from 260 to 400.

Awesome!
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Like I said earlier, Congrats! I like it. Glad you're keeping the wheels on this one. ;)
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The pinstriping and the deflector has to go. The pinstriping will be first since it's so visually offending.
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Looking Good Cody! I'd personally be leery about driving a convertible car in a place that has winters like MN does, but I hope it serves you well.
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It's a Swedish car, they're overbuilt for winters.
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I want that much torque! Nice to see you went back to the roots, I'm sure this one will do stewie proud.
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Congrats! What year? Regardless, that's really low miles and looks pretty sharp. But that deflector screams "geezer behind the wheel!"
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Yeah that's getting removed tomorrow since I need to buy a eraser for the pinstriping
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Don't those 2.8T's get like 2mpg? Might be a rude awakening compared to your 2.0T :P

Either way, sounds like it's gonna be a fun car. How does the lack of a roof feel in terms of handling and chassis stiffness?
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repinS wrote:Don't those 2.8T's get like 2mpg? Might be a rude awakening compared to your 2.0T :P

Either way, sounds like it's gonna be a fun car. How does the lack of a roof feel in terms of handling and chassis stiffness?
I got 30 mpg on the way home. A six speed automatic helps!

It feels pretty stiff but I haven't hooned it yet
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Truly jealous. You're making me want to get a 9-5 in stick this summer.
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nos4blood70 wrote:Truly jealous. You're making me want to get a 9-5 in stick this summer.
Someone in my town has a 9-5 wagon that just got listed online. The wagon part made me kinda interested, just cause it's weird and European wagons are just innately awesome for some reason.
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Drove it more last night. I absolutely love this car. I finally was able to put the proper octane in it last night and this morning, I reset the computer to adapt to the required octane. Later, hoon time!
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Nice! My dad has a '99 9-3 Convertible 2.0T 5-speed and its a fun little car to drive! I really like the newer Saab's! Love the color on yours too!
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Drove my friend's car today, identical to yours but silver, god *dang* it Cody... I am really jealous now.
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