01/20/2021
(( FINAL UPDATE ))
S . O . L . D .
(( UPDATE ))
2001 Viggen Convertible: $3500 o.b.o
Okay, this time I'm serious. It's time, folks.
A mechanically sound example of one of the most sought-after Saab specimen is up for sale.
Discreetly Tuned and modified (all reversible to stock), non-smoker, and no-salt car. The most recent odometer reading was 176,987 miles. The best MPG is 27.4mpg on a chilly drive from Spokane to Seattle, WA. Never been on a dyno, but the compression is good and pulls insanely hard thanks to the Stage 3+ ECU. 3rd is the happy gear.
Since current ownership:
Stage 3+ tuned by GenuineSaab
Open element intake
Fog-light delete intake by GS
Silicone intake bits
King Cobra enlarged intake duct to the compressor
Forge boost diverter valve
ETS Intercooler
3" downpipe from Turbine
3" race cat
2.5" BSR exhaust
3.5 bar Fuel Pressure Regulator
Under 10K on the current DI Cassette
PCV update
Steering rack brace
6-pt subframe brace
25mm Rear ARB
Polyurethane front suspension bushings
Red silicone tubing for vacuum lines
Goodridge Stainless Steel braided brake lines (all 5)
Brembo Slotted brake rotors all around (R/L mirrored)
No missing pixels on SID
New radiator within 60K
Aluminium flywheel
New fuel pump at 100K
New Head and pistons at 90K
Within the past 30K:
Front Coilover suspension
Polyurethane filled suspension top mount
Koni adjustable/rebuildable Sport dampers all around
Eibach springs all around
Race transmission mount
OEM rear motor mount
15mm wheel spacers (installed in the rear only - fronts in box)
Viggen clutch
Pirelli P-Zero M+S 225/45/17
Car jewelry:
Carbon Fibre dash
Carbon Fibre Mirror covers
Carbon Fibre interior door pulls
Carbon Fibre-style toggle-switch covers (x3 rocket switches)
7" double DIN CD/DVD/SatNav/Bluetooth/Rear camera head unit
Focal door speakers are driven by 100W dedicated amp
Focal dash tweeters with crossovers (uninstalled)
Steering wheel controls adapter for aftermarket stereo (uninstalled)
LED Footwell lights
LED interior lights
Short shifter (not installed yet)
Euro-spec H4 headlights
Aluminium Accelerator/Brake/Dead pedals
Thick pile front mats with Saab logo
Leather parking brake boot
12v triple power outlet in the glove box with one USB adapter
12v outlet mini LED flashlight
Armrest integrated center storage
LED taillights & LED rear fogs (right turn signal hyperflashes - needs a new resistor)
Viggen vanity plate for front
Extras/Spares:
THICK binder of receipts and pile of gas receipts during my ownership
Original BSR-flashed ECU (from the previous owner)
Original Airbox
Original under-car covers (new, uninstalled)
Original Front Strut-bar
Original Viggen Intercooler
Original Taillights & Rear fog lights
Driver side front corner lamp
60K old Koni Sport dampers (rebuildable)
60K old Vogtland front lowering springs
6-pt subframe harness mounts (new, uninstalled)
Crank position sensor (new, uninstalled)
Original Front Saab emblem (new, uninstalled)
Original rear wheel-well leading protector fins (new, uninstalled)
Original Windscreen with storage bag
17"x7" Speedy Chrome Mesh wheels (great for winter) with Kumho skins
Red silicone tubing
Many packs of BCPR7ES plugs (2 packs of ES-11, 2 of ES)
Many copper washers for the oil drain bolt
Ribbon cable for AC control LCD screen (uninstalled)
Remote key #2
Optional (not included in the price)
Unpainted Viggen front bumper cover (new, uninstalled)
Viggen bumper cover mounts (new, pair)
Unpainted 3d-printed jack point covers (new, all 4 uninstalled)
Maintenance:
Mobil-1 0W-40 Full Synth religiously every 4-5K mile
Mobil-1 M1-209 oversized filter every oil change
New Copper drain bolt washer every oil change
Meticulously cleaned interior
Griot's Grage leather care
Ragg Top convertible top cleaned every year (no leaks)
I'm going to spare you from an even longer description of what a Viggen is.
If you need to ask, you may be vexed by the price. Please kindly do your reading on the model so you get a sense that this offering is quite unique.
I'm going to re-start from $3.5K o.b.o.
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Things that need attention after 16 years
AC compressor clutch R&R
AC Controller LCD ribbon cable needs R&R
Headlight wiper motors need rebuilding
Front foglight missing the mounting point
Driver seat needs reupholstering in one panel
Passenger seat needs re-stitching inside bolster
Passenger dash tweeter needs R&R
Trunk weeps water on sides - need to identify & seal
Hood needs touch-up painting
The windshield could use R&R (original Pilkington glass)
Valve-cover gasket seeping
Left side axle seal seeping
Headliner tightening optional
Missing rubber cover for defunct OnStar antenna
Original Viggen Wheels could use R&R
Parking brake could use tightening (have shoes but not installed)
Original 12v outlet R&R (a little loose)
Coolant slowly leaking (car has been sitting for months on end due to pandemic)
Exhaust loose and making some noise (?)
Some gear noise going from 4th to 5th (need fluid top-off?)
Feel free to contact me with serious inquiries.
