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As you can see it has been awhile since my dad posted about the 900, and even longer since I’ve posted about anything. I’ve been busy writing (and driving) for Autosavant. We just re-launched our site on www.autosavant.com, you should totally check it out.

Even though I’ve been driving everything EXCEPT my 900, I’ve still had the chance for some Black Saab nirvana. First up was the week I spent with the 2008 Saab Turbo X Sport Combi I reviewed for Autosavant. I had the chance to take it to Portland for a business trip, and I got to drive it around Mt. Hood. The car is nicely balanced, with a suspension and AWD system which are superior to my V70R. It gets at least as poor of mileage as my Volvo, and isn’t as big inside. However, the steering and maneuverability of the Turbo X is far superior to my R. I LOVED the car. Too bad it’s $45k, because I’d love to have one instead of my Volvo.

After the week with the Turbo X was week in a Pontiac G8 GT, then a weekend trip to Spokane in our 9-5, which was made from downtown Seattle to downtown Spokane in just four hours on a Friday afternoon. The 9-5 cruised nicely at 80-85 MPH, and gave me about 30.5 MPG in the process with two adults in the car. The trip home took a bit longer and got a bit worse mileage, as we had three adults plus Luisa in the car. That trip reminded me exactly what it is I love about the 9-5.

I’ve got a Saab 9-3 Aero convertible coming in September for a week of review. I can’t wait.

As for the 900? I saw it yesterday when my dad drove it over to my house. It looks as cool as ever. He keeps it under the car cover whenever it’s not being driven, so it is staying in good shape. I’ll try to get him to write a post about it.

Thanks for reading!