I would do unspeakable things to get my hands on one of the 24 remaining NG Saab 9-5 SportCombis that are roaming around in Europe. Such a shame Saab shut down when it did - just a couple more months in business would have been enough to sell a few of these in the US.

I’ve driven a family member’s ‘18 Macan 2.0 extensively and will confirm it’s underpowered, cramped and feels about as tall and (un)sporty as any other 4 cylinder CUV. Unless you REALLY love sitting up high (I sure don’t and actually find ingress/egress easier in a lower car, but I guess poor/inattentive drivers feel…

I love these big Merc coupes, I have a newer 03 CL500 in the stable and the ride quality and comfort are unmatched by anything else. Wish there were more true 4-seater luxury coupes out there, seems like no one buys this segment. Reliability has also been surprisingly good, my E46 and Saab have been more problematic.…

My mom has a base 4 cyl Macan that I’ve driven extensively. Suffice to say it can’t outhandle a good sports wagon, never mind a proper sports car. Plus it’s far more cramped than you'd think. I’ll never understand the appeal of these things...

Makes me glad I’m running E85, although I suspect they’ll inflate the price to maintain the same ratio to gas

FWIW, my mom’s 2018 Macan also has fake inner lights that can't be turned on. I think many Germans are guilty of this, not just BMW.

Gotta be the Equinox, last I cared enough to check, it was still being sold to the sort of people who look at cars like appliances.

Great cars, I’ve owned my 07 9-5 Aero wagon for 6 years now, really comfortable, spacious and fun, especially with a 300 hp tune ;) This particular one is missing the Aero performance and IMO must-have ventilated seats but a NP nevertheless. You'll be amazed at the cargo capacity, especially with the rear seat…

My 2007 9-5 Aero wagon mildly tuned to 300 hp on E85. Bought it in 2015 and now at 133K miles, it gets everything it needs to remain in top shape (including a transmission replacement and engine rebuild). I also have/had a BMW E46, Porsche 996, Macan, and Merc CL500 but the Saab just does everything so well. As long…

My main car is a 9-5 wagon and it’s funny how the soccer mom myth continues among the non-enthusiasts even though the school pickup line is clogged with SUVs and minivans. The few wagons I see around here are driven almost exclusively by younger males. Families completely ignore them and I'm yet to meet a woman of any…

Life is just too short to drive boring cars!

This needs more stars. The 9-5 Aero wagon is another good choice, HUGE cargo space and easily modded to 300+ hp. I should know, I've owned one for the past 6 years. 

I don’t understand why all carmakers are so eager to jump to either hybrids or electrics rather than ethanol (without the m). Been using it in my Saab for years and it's just so much better than gasoline in every imaginable way.

Add car jumping to the list of things killed by the rise of SUVs.

Late to comment, but my dad had a blue ‘83 Alfasud 1.3 4-door hatchback from ‘91-’96 back in Romania. I was in elementary school at the time, rode in it many times. My dad is still very fond of it, specifically the sound and handling. And yes, he sold it only because of rust, mechanically it was still perfect,…

I chased an issue on my Saab 9-5 Aero wagon for years. Basically after 15-20 minutes of driving in anything over 70 degree weather, the ECU would register excessive knocking and pull massive amounts of timing and boost to the point where it was dangerously slow to drive. 0-60 took about 20 seconds at WOT. Multiple…

When my ‘07 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon gives up the ghost in some way or another, the Jag Sportbrake tops the list as its replacement. Actually, the only other vehicle I’d consider is the regular V90.

It's too bad biofuel is being altogether ignored as everything transitions from gas to electric. I converted my Saab to E85 last year and couldn't be happier. The stuff is 105 octane, burns cleaner and cooler, with the only downside being decreased MPG. But being at least $1 cheaper per gallon, who cares?

Depends on where you live, I'd guesstimate more like 1 in 8 cars are older than 16 here in SoCal. With housing prices what they are, almost anyone can afford a new(ish) car. Plus I think the data is skewed, meaning those older cars that are registered don't tend to rack up as many miles as the newer ones, so the…

Modern Saab Sonnett anyone?