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Who needs a big old Titan when you have a SAAB 900?  Here is almost $200 of oak for a cabinet project.  Sweet.

Apparently BSOSOF likes the open highway and a little exercise.  I filled up today after my trip over the pass to Roslyn and back.  I am told the clock was a bit optimistic when it read 90, and even the 75 that I saw for most of the trip, but the math put the mpg at 31.895.  I'm impressed, and it makes driving it that much more enjoyable.

I had to go to Roslyn today to see a friend.  Perfect excuse to exercise BSOSOF on a trip over Snoqualmie pass, apparently not made by Kevin.  Before leaving I filled up and learned that in the few days I have had it doing trips around town and into Seattle I have averaged about 24.4 mpg.  Already getting 10+ mpg better than the truck.

It was a quick and pleasant drive.  The car had no problems at all and could easily maintain speed in 5th gear over the pass. I was just keeping up with traffic, mostly, which was going about 75.  There may have been a few times I needed to get around someone and went a little faster.   It had been gray with a little drizzle off and on until I got to the summit where there were a few snow flakes falling.  The road however was mostly dry.



Over on the other side of the hill, the sun was out and it was a nice, if cool, day.  I took my friend for a spin to the store in Cle Elum, and I think he enjoyed the car. After lunch, I made the quick trip back.  The car was just begging for a little more throttle, and I admit there were a few times I obliged.  All the while it performed well and gave a confident stable feel.  The road is a bit rough in places, and the "feedback" left my fillings loose and kidneys jarred.
I have yet to fill up and check mpg, but I'll be sure to include it in a future post.

Yes, BSOS is under new management.  I am Kevin’s dad and have agreed that this arrangement is a good deal for Kevin and a great deal for me.  I’m sure BSOS feels right at home here, the scent of a previous SAAB still lingering about the premises.

As I pulled away from Shoreline on my trip home I of course forgot about the missing synchro, and ground my pound both up and down on my first try.  I’m getting better.  After all, I taught Kevin what double-clutching is.

I have to agree with Kevin that it is fun to drive.  On my way home I had to stop by the Verizon store, and as I pulled into the parking lot I crossed in front of a late model Volvo wagon.  As I entered the store, the Vo;vo driver and his passenger were entering at the same time.  He said what a nice looking SAAB I had, that he and his son were admiring it as I pulled in.  Great.  Day one and already compliments.

Next day was sunny and warm, and I got to go to the store with the windows down and sun roof open.

While under new management, BSOS will be driven by an old fart, so will be known as BSOSOF.

Tomorrow the car will have its first trip over Snoqualmie pass to Roslyn.  There is potential for snow.  Wish it was going to be sunny, but I’m looking forward to the trip.