This car has the manual gearbox with the xwd system and is a great car to dri. The 2008 saab 93 convertible receives a major facelift, touting a new front end inspired by the aero x concept vehicle. Granted, its no cadillac ctsv, but this 2008 saab 93 turbox sportcombi does have a turbocharged 2. Aug 01, 2018 today i discuss a few things i wish were differentbetter on my 2008 saab 9 3 turbo x. The 2008 saab turbo x, the first 93 model equipped with allwheel drive, eclipses the aero as saab s topoftheline 93.
The 2009 saab 9 3 was mostly unchanged from the 2008 model, although the aero trim level came standard with the xwd system, elsd, and 280horsepower power increase, all formerly reserved for the discontinued turbo x. Second and third for the notchy manual transmission are like some kind of magical happy funtime selectors. The car is finished in jet black metallic over a black leather interior and came with heated seats, a sunroof, and the touring and cold weather packages from the factory. The front seats are very comfortable and the ride is smooth and quiet with a great road feel. The nicely freshened 2008 saab 93 once again offers three body styles. This turbo saab 93 wagon is our swedish dream car gear patrol.
Page 1 owners manual saab 95, model year 200 del year 2008 instruments and controls saab 95 audio system 3 3 3 3 interior equipment and trunk 1 starting and driving 9 car care and technical information 189 customer assistance and information 253. The 2008 saab 93 turbo x celebrates the brands 30 years of turbocharged street performance. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Up to now, only saab badged suvs from gm, and the short lived subaru built 92x, wore the allwheel drive x moniker. The best place to pick up a service manual for your saab is on this site, where it is possible to download a free copy. In the 80s and 90s, it and volvo represented a swedish onetwo punch of slightlyoffbeat premium cars for yuppies and suburbanites. Saab automobile ab notice texts warn of potential damage to the car if the recommendations are not followed. The 2008 saab 93 is a compact, entrylevel luxury car available in sedan, wagon sportcombi and convertible body styles all of which come in 2. Imagine a saab 93 with a coat of black metallic paint, prominent stylized dual exhaust tips and 18 alloys that recall the trispoke rims that distinguished the brands iconic 900 spg. Service readiness, saab automobile ab, trollhattan, sweden. Used 2008 saab 93 turbo x for sale with photos cargurus. With 280 hp and a sophisticated performancetuned allwheeldrive system, the turbo x is a tribute to three decades of saab turbocharging, and a performance offering to automotive enthusiasts. Download your free pdf file of the 2008 saab 9 3 on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. For starters, its one of those rare, beloved unicorn that drive gearheads wild.
The meanlooking turbo x will be launched next month in allwheeldrive, rekindling the spirit of the 1980s saab 900 black turbo. The saab turbo x visually communicates its focus on driving performance by extending the bold, progressive design themes of the new 9 3 range. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 saab 93 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. But, it is the x in the name that is the most notable aspect of this swedish sport sedan. This 2008 saab 93 turbo x sportcombi is said to be one of 45 imported to the us equipped with a turbocharged 2. The 2008 saab turbo x, the first 93 model equipped with allwheel drive, eclipses the aero as saabs topoftheline 93. Sep 01, 2008 even saab has finally capitulated with this turbo x version of the 93. The 2008 saab 93 turbo x pays tribute to the original saab 900 black turbo, a direct descendant of the saab 99. Bsr intake, maptun coilovers, becker performance ignition coils. The saab 93 turbo x might be the rarest car ive ever driven. Nov 04, 2009 2008 saab 93 turbo x first drive 2008 saab 93 turbo x first drivethe latest limited production saab 93 is given a turbocharged, 280hp, 2. Offered only in metallic jet black, with the front grille and all exterior detailing accented in a matte grey titaniumlike finish, it represents a contemporary expression of its illustrious black 900.
As summed up by edmunds, the higherboost version of the turbo v6 on 2008 saab 93 aero xwd models adds some excitement to the range, as it delivers noticeably sharper lowend response. The 2008 saab 9 3 turbo x pays tribute to the original saab 900 black turbo, a direct descendant of the saab 99. May, 2016 2008 saab 9 3 turbo x 6 speed manual transmission 2. The 93 is built on the same global epsilon platform used for most of gms midsized models. If you enjoyed the video, make sure to leave a like and comment below. It was kind of a big deal, as only 2,000 were built for the whole world and of that, only 600 had been designated for the states. Click into each model to see a breakdown of production numbers by year, bodystyle, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, and exterior color. In this case, though, the engine has been boosted by a maptun stage 1 ecu tune and an. Today i discuss a few things i wish were differentbetter on my 2008 saab 93 turbo x. This turbo saab 93 wagon is our swedish dream car gear. Two interesting saab 93 turbo x for sale saab planet.
The jet black limited edition saab we lowered the sports tuned powerhouse that generates 400 turbo x is the extreme perform chassis by 10 mm and stiffened nm of torque between 2,150 er of the new saab 9 3 range. This 2008 saab 9 3 turbo x sportcombi is said to be one of 45 imported to the us equipped with a turbocharged 2. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your saab 93 automobile. Please take into account that the saab 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car. Page 1 owners manual saab 95, model year 200 del year 2008 instruments and controls saab 95 audio system 3 3 3 3 interior equipment and trunk 1 starting and driving 9 car care and technical information 189 customer assistance and information 253 page 2.
The 2008 saab turbo x, the first 93 model equipped with allwheel. Mar 05, 2020 2008saab93turboxgearpatrolslide02 its been more than five years since the last saab rolled off a production line, but the brands heyday lies far deeper in the past. For 2008, saab 93 benefits from more powerful engines and a radical new front and rearend redesign. I worked at one of gms combination cadillachummersaab dealers when these made landfall in the u.
Metro detroits largest saab dealer for parts, service, and preowned saab vehi9 3 auto has a vast inventory of new and uswed parts in stock or on order for your needs. Even saab has finally capitulated with this turbo x version of the 93. The 2009 saab 93 was mostly unchanged from the 2008 model, although the aero trim level came standard with the xwd system, elsd, and 280horsepower power increase, all formerly reserved for the discontinued turbo x. Saab s been a bit cashstarved for a while, so the 9 3 turbo x is the first new product from gms swedish outpost for some time. Search preowned 2008 saab 93 turbo x listings to find the best local deals. The turbo x is the newest derivative of saabs mainstream 93 lineup. Purchase vehicle inquiry purchase vehicle inquiry back to vehicles for sale. Turbo x has only 68k miles on it, has a manual transmission, that will love those who are sportsminded. The 2008 saab 93s standard transmission is a sixspeed manual, but a fivespeed sentronic automatic with manual mode or a sixspeed sentronic automatic are. Saab xwd features active management that not only splits torque delivery between both axles, but also between the rear wheels. Jun 01, 2008 the 2008 saab turbo x, the first 93 model equipped with allwheel drive, eclipses the aero as saabs topoftheline 93. The take rate on the manual is about 25 percent, we are told. The turbo x is trollhattans latest limitedproduction 93 hotrod. The 2008 saab 9 3 convertible receives a major facelift, touting a new front end inspired by the aero x concept vehicle.