So far, nothing has gone wrong.
It rides like a dream, after getting used to the strong torque steer in second gear when coming off the line.
It's a great car. It has turned many heads, especially when the top is down.
I test drove the Volvo C70 Convertible before choosing the Saab. Definitely I think I made the right choice.
I wasn't aware they made Viggens in automatic in 2000. I thought they were only 5-spds.???
Ignoring the other somewhat pedantic comment, I will happily say you have made the right choice!!
By the way I am deeply jealous! :)
I own a "mere" 9000 2.3t.
I was working as a test driver when the Viggen 9-3 came out and I have driven them a lot, convertibles, saloons, also the Aero 9-3. I had a great time driving these cars and I loved the torque steer when pulling away quickly, I bet it caught a few new owners out!
One of my best memories was driving round the test track at 150mph plus as the sun came up with the roof down and the stereo (& heating!) on full (England in summer) and by the time I finished the test I was shivering (but smiling). We weren't officially supposed to go above 125 mph in a convertable, but I couldn't resist. Also we weren't supposed to go above 130mph in a Bentley as Goodyear wouldn't guarantee the tyres above that speed (probably due to weight of vehicle), but I can assure you that when I decided to back off at 160 mph there was still some left!
I own a 2000 saab viggen convertible-it has been upgraded using hirsch parts supplied by reading saab-car now 280bhp-5.9secs to 60mph-the ride quality great due to new springs and dampers also hirsch - total cost about 5k sterling not cheap but i have spent money with other companies for very poor results.
All in favor of the Viggen say I. I bought a 2002 Viggen convertible and I love it. I will keep it until the day I die and I might just want it buried with me. All of the comments are true and I am now intrigued that this car can do 160. I have had it up to 130 and then chickened out. I as still accelerating at the same rate so I can believe 160. My only complaint is the rattle from the top when it is up. The dealer said they tightened something, but did not fix it.
As far a SAAB drivers go. Torque steer is something that you get used to. I think of it as trying to tame a wild stallion.
How can you get the upgrades in the US? My only question.
Well when you have so much power to the front wheels, it's a hard balance to obtain... my dad bought a Viggen that I picked out, and he has no regrets, other than he won't drive it in the winter... once I'm graduated from my business program, my first 30G I make is going for a Viggen, or a M3... we'll see =)
Had my 2000 Viggen from 2001-2004. How I miss it! I sold it when I bought a house, needed more $$. : (
Awesome, awesome car, drove it on a 4 week cross country road trip with my a Rottweiler along for the ride. Seriously fast and fun car, and so sexy.
Awful on bad snowy roads, I never got the winter wheel & tire package and mostly parked it in winter.
I'm jealous of y'all who still have yours!
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