9-7x in dealers...when?

#1 26-12-04, 04:24 AM

So, it used to be on this site before the changes to the site, but when is the 9-7x scheduled to hit dealers?

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squishmann · #2 26-12-04, 03:52 PM

sometime in April. I'm going to say April 15. That sounds like a good date.

*SaabKen* · #3 28-12-04, 05:46 AM

I'm gonna guess the ides of March

#4 28-12-04, 03:27 PM

That'll be like a year since it was shown in NY. Why such a long wait? The 9-2x didn't take more than six months since it was shown in LA.

squishmann · #5 29-12-04, 03:27 AM

they had to finish killing off olds. and this time of the year isn't good for a new product launch

TC · #6 30-12-04, 04:36 AM

Reason for the long wait is the 9-7 is going to much more saab then the 9-2, key in center console, completely redesigned suspension, etc... They are taking there time with this one so it won't be a complete re-badge.

squishmann · #7 30-12-04, 12:40 PM

^^

yeah that too. Hopefully they can make a few more changes. Active Head Restraints would be nice.

Flash9-7x · #8 10-01-05, 06:02 PM

Latest rumor from a small dealership (Trio Motors) is that a 9-7x will be in the showroom (but not for sale) as early as mid February, with deliveries occurring by mid March.......approximately 1 month early.

Maybe just hopeful thinking. We'll see in about 4 weeks.

*SaabKen* · #9 10-01-05, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash9-7x

Latest rumor from a small dealership (Trio Motors) is that a 9-7x will be in the showroom (but not for sale) as early as mid February, with deliveries occurring by mid March.......approximately 1 month early.

Maybe just hopeful thinking. We'll see in about 4 weeks.

Both SaabUSA and SaabCanada sites indicate "Spring 2005"

#10 10-01-05, 10:52 PM

Perfect timing for an AWD SUV, just in time to see the snow melt. Or in California, in time for the rain to stop (hopefully

). Really can't wait for it. Seeing it in LA makes me want to put it against the other luxury SUVs.

squishmann · #11 11-01-05, 03:12 PM

^^^

they would be throwing away money by releasing the car in the winter. sales are slow this time of the year.

warthog · #12 02-02-05, 01:36 PM

As an FYI, I work at a Saab store and we are getting our first on in May.

TC · #13 02-02-05, 04:12 PM

Warthog-Are a lot of customers asking about it? Is there a lot of anticipation for its arrival? Just wondering if anyone is talking about it. Here in New England A lot of dealers have been telling me there is a lot of "buzz" on the street about the 9-7X and they expect to pre-sell alot of orders before the truck actually arrives.

#14 03-02-05, 11:52 PM

There's supposedly a "sneek peek" at Saab of Santa Ana on Feb. 17-18. Here's my source:http://saabnet.com/tsn/bb/general/index.html?bID=152601

parkstephen · #15 04-02-05, 12:35 AM

My girl at SAAB Santa Monica says March.

warthog · #16 05-02-05, 02:41 AM

TC... yes, lots of people are anticipating its arrival. I have a list of around 20 people who would like to know when the 9-7x arrives to our dealership.