# \#9-2x **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/9-2x/1782.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Saab 92x subaru vs saab mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-92x-subaru-vs-saab-mechanic/37092)
**Author:** [@jessthecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessthecat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-92x-subaru-vs-saab-mechanic/37092 "2026-02-04T14:24:12Z")
i have a 2005 saab 92x which i know has a subaru engine. would i be better off using a subaru mechanic for maintenance/repairs? i live south of boston. any recommendations? --- ## [2005 Saab 9-2X (Aero) misfiring (Saabaru)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-2x-aero-misfiring-saabaru/90837)
**Author:** [@NicoleV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicoleV)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-2x-aero-misfiring-saabaru/90837 "2015-08-13T21:20:18Z")
My 9-2 is misfiring on cylinders 2 and 4. At first we suspected a timing issue but that doesn't appear to be the case. My mechanic is looking at it but can't seem to locate the problem... so far: - replaced old spark pl… --- ## [No Smoke, No Check Engine Light, No Leak but smells like burning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-smoke-no-check-engine-light-no-leak-but-smells-like-burning/75413)
**Author:** [@Paulrob16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paulrob16)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-smoke-no-check-engine-light-no-leak-but-smells-like-burning/75413 "2012-11-08T23:09:07Z")
I have a 2006 SAAB 9-2X, that I just bough used with 116k. The car rides great and I am really enjoying it. The one problem is that there is an intermittent smell of burning. Some days its strong, some days there is no s… --- ## [2005 Saab 9-2x (Impreza) Engine Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-2x-impreza-engine-problem/75377)
**Author:** [@mheenan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mheenan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-2x-impreza-engine-problem/75377 "2012-11-06T23:35:00Z")
I recently had the following work done or replaced on my 2005 Saab 9-2 X - Timing belt kit and water pump replaced A/C Belt ALT/P/S Belt Front Camshaft seal Kit Front Camshaft seal Everything was fine for a couple of… --- ## [Check Engine Light and Car Shaking. Cruise Control light stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-car-shaking-cruise-control-light-stuck/63985)
**Author:** [@SisiLeah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SisiLeah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-and-car-shaking-cruise-control-light-stuck/63985 "2011-04-23T20:40:21Z")
I just got into my car with 49k miles and after I left the driveway the check engine light flashed, then went on solid as did the cruise control light. Meanwhile the car was shaking slightly. Its now parked in front of a… --- ## [Saab 9-2x 2.5i AutoTrans slow gear change. Help Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-2x-2-5i-autotrans-slow-gear-change-help-please/57693)
**Author:** [@naterb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naterb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-2x-2-5i-autotrans-slow-gear-change-help-please/57693 "2010-11-22T21:14:21Z")
What can I do as a resourceful (but with limited mechanic skills/tools) DIYer to trouble shoot the slow and uncertain shifts my auto transmission is doing? Would changing transmission fluid and filter help or be a step … --- ## [Saab 9-2x AKA Subaru WRX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-2x-aka-subaru-wrx/53604)
**Author:** [@skierguy80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skierguy80)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-2x-aka-subaru-wrx/53604 "2010-08-16T15:15:34Z")
I just blew my head gasket and am having a local garage replace my head gaskets. Now that they have finished they are pressuring me to accept the car with it throwing a P304 code saying it is misfiring in the number 2 c… --- ## [Saab 92-X Panic Mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-92-x-panic-mode/52156)
**Author:** [@Panic\_Mode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Panic_Mode)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2010, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-92-x-panic-mode/52156 "2010-07-20T12:28:32Z")
My car is in "Panic Mode" (i.e. alarm is turned on). The Key fob recently made a pit stop in the laundry machine and has stopped working. So... key opens door, but alarm goes off, and car won't start. Dealer thre… --- ## [Is a trailer-hitch move a bad idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-trailer-hitch-move-a-bad-idea/48010)
**Author:** [@leighstew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leighstew)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-trailer-hitch-move-a-bad-idea/48010 "2010-04-26T23:42:06Z")
I have a SAAB 92-X and am considering getting a hitch and using a Uhaul trailer (5'x8') to tow my items in my upcoming cross-country move (1600 miles). Is there a chance this would cause significant wear and tear or dama… --- ## [Routine maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/routine-maintenance/44657)
**Author:** [@mycar2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycar2010)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/routine-maintenance/44657 "2010-02-17T19:58:23Z")
Hi! I need your help. I have 2006 Saab 9-2X. I have put almost 37,000 miles on it now and due to the economy I have not had enough money to do the 30,000 mile routine maintenance on it. My question is; I cannot affor… --- ## [Tire and brake questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-and-brake-questions/41272)
**Author:** [@CTListener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CTListener)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-and-brake-questions/41272 "2010-01-13T03:58:24Z")
Have a 2005 Saab 92x with 70,000 mile. Located in the Northeast. City and highway driver. In the city drive conservatively for fuel economy reasons. Drive fast on highway. My Saab is currently equipped with OEM brak… --- ## [92xSaab "sabaru" transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92xsaab-sabaru-transmission/35144)
**Author:** [@corkscrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corkscrew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2009, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92xsaab-sabaru-transmission/35144 "2009-08-17T01:33:52Z")
My2005 92x Saab 70,000m-has been diagnosed by both SAab and Suburu as needing a new transmission. General motors has agreed to pay $1200. of the $6000. repair. How can I get them to be responsible for more??????I gave th… --- ## [Do you like your Saab 92x?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-like-your-saab-92x/3736)
**Author:** [@gloria13w](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gloria13w)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2007, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-like-your-saab-92x/3736 "2007-09-02T01:03:25Z")
I'm thinking of buying a Saab 92-x and see a lot of one or two year olds on the lot with low mileage. This makes me wonder if this model has some annoying factor which causes folks to trade them in quickly. I'd love to…