As most auto industry followers know, the Saab brand is in limbo.  Even though Saab has a reputation for producing Chicago Saab used cars that are safe, have great engines, and overall fun to drive,  sales has been lagging.  GM is looking to sell Saab to another company, or if not,  possibly end the line all together.  Clearly, those who love Saab are not going out without a fight!

In the Netherlands on January 17th, more than 500 Saab lovers came together to rally in support of their beloved brand.  The general consensus from these individuals is that Saab should become it’s own separate brand again.  They feel that when GM took over in 2000, they tried to mass produce Saab autos, which took away their distinctiveness.  It’s hard to say who is right, but Saab does have great cars.

Right now, many Saab dealers that are open, have a very limited new inventory to sell.  In this area, many dealerships are primarily Saab service Chicago centers or used for Saab parts Chicago.  They may also have some used inventory that is worth checking out.

The 2009 Saab 9-3 is a car that would be a shame to no longer produce.  It is a nice entry-level luxury car- a great option if you are looking for something different.   The 9-3 line comes in a sedan, wagon, or convertible.

The 9-3 has many safety features. Antilock disc brakes, stability control, OnStar telematics, active head restraints and front-seat side airbags are some of these.  In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 9-3 some accolades for safety.  They awarded this model with a “Top Safety Pick” award after it scored the institutes top rating for the following effectiveness tests:

• frontal-offset crash
• side impact crash

• head-restraint

A luxury car that has received top notches in safety is hopefully an auto that will keep you from having to visit Saab service Chicago stations on a regular basis!

The 9-3 also drives well on smooth and quieter surfaces.  The Aero XWD has the most powerful V6 engine.  The powertrain on the Aero model is a turbocharged 2.8-liter V6  with 280 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Saab, I believe, along with it’s loyal followers over in the Netherlands, is a great car company that delivers luxury cars for many tastes.  Let’s hope Saab finds a buyer soon!

First, I can tell this is going to be a lot of fun.  I get to play around in showrooms, messing with all the cool stuff on new cars, and I’ll be sneaking around looking for the latest news and views of soon-to-be-released models.  Then I’ll report back to you – informing you about new things going on with the cars that you care about.

So I invite you to check up on us and discover with me as I write about everything Saab.  I think you’ll like what you see here.  If you want to receive regular updates on this blog, be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed by clicking on the link to the right.