Most popular Saab 9 2X for sale

A GM/Saab/Subaru cooperative effort that got an AWD vehicle into the Saab lineup in 2005, the 9-2x is based on the Impreza WRX wagon with upgrades in styling, luxury, and overall curb appeal. Probably over-priced as a new car, and phased out after the 2006 model year, the Saab is available used at a considerable discount- I got mine, with only 13K miles, at about half of the original $28K sticker price. Heated leather seats, a power sunroof, and a six-cd changer are desirable options,and the base 2.5 flat-4 with 5 spd. manual tranny gives the car crisp, but not thrilling, performance- twenty more hp would be nice. The car was made in a turbo version as well, but requires premium fuel and gets poorer fuel economy. I got 34 mpg in the first road trip with the car, and the ride is quite good for a vehicle with only a 99 in. wheelbase. Handling is excellent as well, with a touch of body roll- I'm installing a heavier-duty rear sway bar to compensate. For those owners with a mechanical bent, the 9-2x is easy to modify, and most Subaru WRX parts will work on this car as well.
My ebay buying experience with this car was terrific, and not getting to see the car in person was countered by the fact that the car is still covered by half of it's 4 year, 50K mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. The dealer I worked with, Nick Alexander at Frankie's in Memphis, knew the original owner, and was able to assure me that the car was in great condition, with all records, and had been well taken care of. Unfortunately, the car sustained some cosmetic damage during shipping, and I'm still waiting to hear what DAS Auto Shippers is going to do about it.
In a nutshell: A small European AWD sportwagon with the panache of an Audi or Volvo, but Japanese-built and with the economy and reliability that have made Subaru famous- a Saabaru! It's one of the best values in the used-car market.

I bought my 05' Saab six months ago not being a big fan of foreign cars I was skeptical about buying outside of the Ford family but I had such good luck in the past by buying a Mazda Navajo the twin to the Ford explorer sport that I thought what the heck I would try it again. I drove the car and was so impressed that I bought it that same day. The steering is very responsive, the handling subperb, the fit and finish excellent, I feel very confident driving this car.


I love the turbo when I need more power its there with 225 hp. Its a fun to drive car that I cant wait to get in and drive. You wont be disappointed the leather interior is classy and the awd surefooted in all types of weather. If you can find one buy it. It looks more expensive than it is. I like the styling much better than the Subaru.

Originally I was skeptical about this car. I am a big Japanese car fan and I had been saving my money for a WRX. GM offered an amazing incentive on this car in 2005 (like 7K cash back) and I decied to pick one up in place of the WRX. I can say that the performance is on par if not better. The steering is actually better (borrowed from the STI). The car is quieter and the interior and exterior are improved. Overall if you are a WRX fan, you may be able to get one of these at a discount, and it is basically the same car, only it looks better!

Happy buying.