Global Epsilon Platform: 2011 Saab 9-5 Turbo S

The second generation (YS3G) Saab 9-5 was released in 2010 many years after GM had diluted secret Saab sauce into a tasteless broth and is scorned for its General-ness...but in truth the 9-5 was built under Dutch based Spyker Cars. Spyker was founded in 1999 by multimillionaire  Victor Muller as a way to build the expensive and bizarrely styled C8 Spyder and Laviolette.  In 2009 GM traded Saab to Muller for a set of used Gucci crocodile skin loafers, and the new Saab lasted for about 12 months before the pants fell of the scarecrow.  Regardless, for about 2 years, the subtly styled Saab 9-5 Aero was sold around the world at a hefty $50k MSRP. Today they can be found for a fraction of that original cost. Find this 2011 Saab 9-5 Turbo S offered for $7,500 in Vancouver, WA via craigslist. Tip from ME.

Arrest Me Red: 2004 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon

Nobody has a Saab wagon on their car owning bucket list...because those bucket lists are mostly filled with ridiculous crap like Lamborghinis and Alfa Romeos, but you should consider putting a vintage 9-5 Aero Wagon on your list because you might be able to tick that box for a few grand and learn a few things about simple driving fun in the meantime. Find this 2004 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon offered for $4,500 in Hershey, PA via craigslist. Tip from Aaron K.

Aero Dynamite: 2008 Saab 9-5 Aero

I'm not entirely sure why I'm inexplicably drawn towards these late model Saabs...because reliability is meh, and parts availability is arrrgg...but the way the funky styling, turbo power and manual gearboxes is a combination hard to ignore.  Find this 2008 Saab 9-5 Aero offered for $5995 in Phoenix, AZ via craigslist.  Tip from Zach Z.

Last of the Mohsaabcans: 2010 Saab 9-5 Turbo6 XWD

Leave it to Saab to find a way to describe something as universal as an all-wheel-drive system as something other than AWD or 4WD...yup...the Trolls from Trollhattan put an XWD sticker on the back of the 9-5.  Find this 2010 Saab 9-5 Turbo6 XWD offered for $7,500 near Fairfield, NY via craigslist. From Cory.

Freshly Derailed: 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon

The GM era Saabs might have lost some of that unique funkiness that made a Saab a Saab..but they gained something in reliability and serviceability....right?  I've never owned a modern Saab, but have to admit that some of the styling is attractive for the owner who likes something out of the ordinary and prices have a narcotizing waft of accessibility that has landed many a novice in hot water .  Find this 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon offered for $2995 near Worcester, MA via craigslist.  Tip from Art C.

Boost!! 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero

The cars that were badged with the Griffin of Scania in the 21st century weren't nearly as quirky/funky/stinky as the Saabs of yesteryear, but they were probably better engineered and executed for what its worth.  Maybe the additional complexity of electronics with consign them to the scrap bin as Saab 95/96/99s continue to be restored with simple tools, but you have to admit they were far faster and more competent handling things.  Find this 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero offered for $1,500 in Dayton, OH via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Rare Long Roof: 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon

It might be easy to confuse the 1st generation (1997-2010) Saab 9-5 wagon with the Saabaru 9-2X because they were similar in size, seating capacity, and Saab badge -- but the 9-5 was a millionly times more Saaby and that is a good thing.  Find this 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon offered for $4,300 in Georgetown, MA via craigslist.  Tip from Art C.

15k: Too Little Too Late: 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

The second generation (YS3G) Saab 9-5 was released in 2010 many years after GM had diluted secret Saab sauce into watery broth and is scorned for its GMness...but technically the 9-5 was built under Dutch based Spyker Cars. Spyker was founded in 1999 by multimillionaire douche-bag tax cheat playboy Victor Muller as a way to build the expensive and bizarrely styled C8 Spyder and Laviolette.  In 2009 GM traded Saab to Muller for a set of used Gucci crocodile skin loafers, and the new Saab lasted for about 12 months before the pants fell of the scarecrow.  Regardless, for about 2 years, the subtly styled Saab 9-5 Aero was sold around the world at a hefty $50k MSRP.  Find this 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero offered for $15,999 in Nashville, TN via craigslist.  Tip from Fleetwood T. Brougham.