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We have owned a Saab 99, 900i 900turbo, 900i and 9000turbo, all were very good towcars, being heavy and powerful, especially the turbos! Our 9000 T (200bhp) went like a rocket! Cracking mid range punch for towing!!!

I would think your 93 would be a very good tug-brilliant in the South of France!

These were the preGM versions, engines were tough as old boots and seemed to cope with huge mileages if serviced regularly. Turbos needed frequent oil changesand synthetic .They should also be allowed to idle for a few seconds if they have been running in boost, before shutting down, also not given max wellie until warm!

We have'nt owned any of the current generation Saabs but would like a 93 cabriolet!

Our local GM dealer now sells SAAB, having had  Vauxhalls, not sure if I would use them! There is an independent nearby (was the Saab dealer pre GM takeover)

Hi,

The last convertable I owned was an MG Midget (twenty five years ago!) but I would be interested in what happens to the aerodynamics when towing and whether you will get any adverse buffeting and pressure changes.

I don't think it will suck your ear drums out but I bet you will much prefer to keep to a more sedate pace, as befits such an grand tour.

Sounds a great plan,

Mr U-M

We have 56 plate SAAB convertible too - 1.9 TID kerbweight 1720kg.  Have been towing with it for 18 months all over the UK and it tows great with the added bonus of having a convertible when you get there!

PS - We live near you so might pass you sometime!

I have a SAAB 900 Convertible too, never thought of using it for towing.

The Beemer is for towing, SAAB for posing.