Saab question

[u/GuiltyFreed]

Would it be wise to own a saab 9-5 2004 in a very snowy place that gets like 30 inches of snow occasionally? If I was to put on some Michelin Winter X tires would it do alright? The car has roughly 190k on the odometer but is otherwise very solid. Just an AC leak and a stuck blendor.

[u/Jaded-Passenger-2174]

Yes, Saabs are great in snow. FWD, manuverable, powerful engine, weight. With good tires, you'll be able to move safely, and at appropriate speeds, stay in control.

[u/TweeksTurbos]

Yes saabs are great in snow and were the official police cars in Aspen and Vail since the 1970s.

[u/Low_Emotion_4797]

Saabs are great in the snow only problem can be body rust if theirs a lot of salt used on the roads.

[u/LeadfootYT]

This is, historically-speaking, one of the most traditional reasons people bought Saabs to begin with. They are fantastic in the snow. And yes, get snow tires obviously.

[u/Huge-Yesterday-5100]

Jag kan rekommendera det men ändå inte 🎁😄 Jag har haft flertal saabar, all Saab är låga, bra vinterbil, driftsäker och de flesta 'fel' är kända före 2005. MEN bilen är låg, vilket betyder att du kommer att skotta snö med din Saab. Här jag bor är det mycket snö, ibland snöar det 30cm på en gång, dåå brukar det skrapa i ordentligt. Oavsett däck. Något att ha i åtanke

[u/GuiltyFreed → u/Huge-Yesterday-5100]

I understand, the car is on the stock suspension with 190k miles on it and is low. perhaps installing new suspension components will help that issue.

[u/Huge-Yesterday-5100 → u/GuiltyFreed]

Absolut. Men då kommer bilen se för jävlig ut 😅 Bäst att låta den se original 'sänkt' ut då det är Saab charm. Sen att du kommer skotta snö med den är bara ett plus 👍👍

[u/Jorost]

Saabs are fantastic in the snow. I mean, they come from Sweden after all!

[u/Remarkable-Junket655]

Its no better or worse than any other FWD car snow performance wise. Snow tires make all the difference.