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SAAB93 Says: A detailed description of the factory is in these webpages under "Travelogue" (see bottom of these pages for the link)
SAAB93 Says: Kungalv is north of Gothenburg. When driving from Trollhattan to Gothenburg, one passes by Kungalv.More to come/under construction
Australian actress Nicole Kidman stayed here
SAAB93 Says: This is one of the villas at the Ronnum Manor. This hotel, in nearby Vargon and very close to the SAAB factory, is used by the European delivery program (the U.S. program includes a free night here and dinner). Most likely, guests will stay at the annex connected to the main...
A visit to the SAAB Bilmuseum is required!
SAAB93 Says: If you are travelling all the way to Sweden to pickup your SAAB, you must visit the SAAB Bilmuseum. It is near the river in the south part of the city. There is an overhead blue traffic sign over highway 45 that directs you to the museum. It is open 11-4. It will be reopen...
Skylink Says: You do not have to buy a car to be able to visit the factory. The factory builds the 9-3 and 9-5 models. If you can arrange a factory tour, go to the main gate (long word that starts with an H). The SAAB car museum can arrange for a tour. Their telephone number is +46 (0)520...
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Tracking the car over the North Atlantic
SAAB93 Says: After Carina was returned to the drop off location for shipment back to the United States, I found that one can track the progress of the journey. I was advised at the drop off location to contact my local dealer after 10 days or 2 weeks for information. This is not...
Skylink Says: Most tourists come to Trollhattan by car. However, it is possible to come by airplane. The airport is very compact and does not have long lines of passengers. Golden Air (http://www.goldenair.se) and Skyways (http://www.skyways.se) fly to the Trollhattan Vanersborg Airport,...
It is often more comfortable to rest one's foot on the deadpedal. However, only the earliest 9-3SS cars had them. Newer 9-3SS do not.
What to buy: You can make one as I did. This is the top part of the floor mat of a Dodge.
What to pay: free, if you find a Dodge owner to donate part of their floor mat. This particular floor mat has deep tines to keep it in place. Wal Mart sells a floor mat for $1 but its tines are short and the mat shifts.
Written Sep 21, 2005
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It is my impression that Swedish people are modest and do not like to brag. It is my impression that they consider it better to win a million dollars than to make a million dollars. I could be wrong as I am not Swedish.
Written May 13, 2005
Know how to get to Beko Bil in Askim if...
SAAB93 Says: If you are returning your car to Gothenburg, find out how to get to Beko Bil in Askim beforehand. This information was NOT provided when I picked up the car.Mats Alpius handles returns. He comes to work early in the morning and leave by mid-afternoon. Bring your registration...
SAAB93 Says: Current US spec SAAB's all use gasoline (petrol). Swedish is similar enough to English that you will probably not be confused and accidently fill the car with diesel fuel (which would damage the car). For the 2005 model year, 90 AON octane is recommended. In Sweden, gasoline...
SAAB93 Says: On more than one occasion*, I have heard of European delivery cars being misplaced in Belgium. Eventually, the car is found but it might be lost for 2 months. Check the progress of your car's shipping on http://www.2wglobal.com and inquire if it is not shown. They can then...
Red export license plate may invite break-in
SAAB93 Says: The red Swedish export number plates may invite burglary. According to the few peoples' reports elsewhere on the internet, this is not a problem in Sweden but may be a problem in countries with a higher crime rate. If one has a wagon (estate car), I would suggest not keeping...
SAAB93 Says: 1. Consider (not required) turning the wheels to the left to allow better access to the oil plug. Open the hood/bonnet. (You don't want to drain the oil and later find that your hood/bonnet release is broken and you cannot fill the car with oil!) Position drain pan under oil...
SAAB93 Says: Some more photos of the oil drain plug. The oil drain plug is toward the left of the photo (taken from just in front of the right tire, right in the perspective of people sitting in the car). The next photo is with oil drain plug removed with a bit of oil seen dripping...
SAAB93 Says: 7. Pull off the oil filter from the oil filter cover. Replace the green oil filter cover gasket and lubricate the new gasket with some oil. Place new oil filter. Tighten cover to slightly more than finger tight (18 ft. lbs. of torque or 25 Nm). In the classic 900, I poured...
SAAB93 Says: Remove the oil filter cover. I use a 32 mm socket from Sears ($6.99) and an extension (approx. 6.99-7.99 at Sears) which connects to the socket wrench. See photo where the black oil filter cover is in the center. (See photo where a box wrench is used to point to the oil...
SAAB93 Says: 2. The best position to lie down is shown. (see photo: map on the floor keeps clothes clean). I did not find it necessary to use jacks or Rhinoramps. If you use a jack, use jackstands. Working under a jack is considered dangerous and potentially a fatal error (causing...
Consider not returning the car with an empty tank.
SAAB93 Says: Before you return the car for transatlantic shipment, consider filling the gas tank so that there is at least half a tank. If you have a full tank, there is less of a chance for moisture condensation. If the tank is very empty, part of the fuel pump will be exposed and...
Air for tires dispensed differently in Sweden
SAAB93 Says: In the US, air is dispensed by an air hose. In Sweden, air is free. Usually there is a cabinet near one of the walls of the gas station, possibly marked "luft" or air.There is a small canister similar in shape to a propane tank. It has a metal rod which the tank hangs to the...
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Carina finds a new home! / SAAB European Delivery
The links to the real tips are near the bottom of this page (such as "things to do", "warnings", etc.) I usually refer to my car as just "the car". However, I have given the car the name of Carina....
Foreign visitors sometimes visit Trollhattan because of the SAAB car museum. There is more to see than just the car museum. The city grew as locks were built on the Gota River which allowed boats to...
Trollhättan is in the national news a lot these days so I thought I would start a page despite not having any photos (the last time I visited was before VT). It is in the news since SAAB's main car......
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