What Happened with SAAB? Pt 1 - Past Gas

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The story of Saab is one of out-of-the-box thinking. This Swedish brand barely made it past its 70th birthday before it died, but the legacy it built throughout those decades made it something truly special. But what made Saab such a legend in all things detail-oriented and quirky? What were the most legendary and popular models, and what made them so fun-to-drive? And finally, why did the brand die out in the early 2010s? Today on Past Gas, part one of our two part story on Saab!
00:00 Intro
00:42 What Happened with SAAB? Pt 1
02:06 Liquid I.V.
02:34 Indeed
03:01 Living past 70
04:30 Host intros
05:08 Tattoo talk
08:31 Born from jets
16:18 Better Help
17:19 Post-war Saab
18:32 The Saab 92, 93, 95, 96
29:22 Liquid I.V.
30:24 Indeed
31:30 Swedes love their safety
32:18 The Saab 99
37:35 Saab owner stereotypes & marketing campaigns
47:03 Takeaways / Set up for Part 2
49:28 Listener mail / Outro
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In Memoriam: Gilles Peris y Saborit
Niels de Wit
Knud Dobberke
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 137
@chigume
@chigume Місяць тому
Wishful thinking ik, but for April fools I was hoping the podcast would finally be about farts
@jizburg
@jizburg Місяць тому
That would have been funny
@R3D_Lantern
@R3D_Lantern Місяць тому
That'd be funny.
@R3D_Lantern
@R3D_Lantern Місяць тому
It's about farts, it's not about cars.
@Tojoblindeye
@Tojoblindeye Місяць тому
That would have been the best idea ever haha
@BriningRealEstate
@BriningRealEstate Місяць тому
PAST GAS! PODCAST! IT’S ABOUT FARTS IT’S NOT ABOUT CARS!
@RealStuntPanda
@RealStuntPanda Місяць тому
I love Kristina's laugh, it's just such a happy laugh. I love hearing her in the background cracking up at the normal hosts and guests. And my suggestion for all of you: keep being you, you're awesome.
@iskisenna
@iskisenna Місяць тому
Nice to put a face on the laugh :D. And, a great first turn as a host.
@jimmytorello7041
@jimmytorello7041 Місяць тому
Finally, the SAAB story we’ve been waiting for.
@Delly001
@Delly001 Місяць тому
I had a 2001 Saab 9-3, brand new at the time. This thing saved my life after rolling down a boulder ditch at 70mph in Death Valley, Ca. The structural rigidity was incredible and side air bags went off without a hitch. Walked away with ZERO injuries. The car body was so intact and my body was held in place so well that no part of me even touched the airbags. Radio was still playing. Thank you, Saab.
@coryboone8025
@coryboone8025 Місяць тому
I believe evey bit of this accept your radio working, there's not a Saab with a working radio in the united states 😂😉
@Delly001
@Delly001 Місяць тому
​@@coryboone8025 Fair enough. It was actually the CD player. Not the radio. LOL.
@Alex-ve1og
@Alex-ve1og Місяць тому
​@@coryboone8025Mine works, its got a GM head unit though so not made by Saab. I have had to replace the face plate twice because the aux cord keeps breaking
@JOTNARMK
@JOTNARMK Місяць тому
I have 6 saabs from a 450hp 9-5 wagon, to a 1969 96. Currently building a 1982 900 turbo widebody. It's awesome to see Donut do a podcast about one of my favorite brands. Thanks guys.
@AngelicSpeed
@AngelicSpeed Місяць тому
Kristina was hilarious and I enjoyed hearing her talk sooooooooo much! Please more Kristina, and please do the Volvo episode!!!!
@jizburg
@jizburg Місяць тому
As a swede i have to say that you guys have Trollhättan all figured out. All of you.
@nimrodmachine775
@nimrodmachine775 Місяць тому
Longitudinal means inline with the car, like a traditional front rear layout. Transverse is like a traditional front wheel drive layout.
@imvivalamilo
@imvivalamilo Місяць тому
I believe that I wrote an email suggesting an episode on the history of the Volvo wagon and why it’s so iconic. If you do then you absolutely have to include the 850 wagon that raced in the BTCC!
@scottpurkerson833
@scottpurkerson833 Місяць тому
I really like joes artichoke tatoo, I have one too because i cooked for 16 years. I like seeing the face of the laugh we always hear off camera, I thought it was a sound effect for a long time, also Christine's YOLKED back. I like nolan because he reminds me of myself if i were doing a lot better in some areas of life and worse in others. Thanks for making the incredible thing that is past gas and donunt for a recovering chef who is now in school for mechanical engineering!
@donschiffer7400
@donschiffer7400 Місяць тому
I crashed an 87 Saab 900 at 60mph. Hit 3 deer and went into a spin.. walked away with massive bruises and nothing else..
@R3D_Lantern
@R3D_Lantern Місяць тому
My 2000 Saab 95 was probably my favorite car I've ever owned.
@studioqueen4902
@studioqueen4902 Місяць тому
I get to watch SAAB history on my lunch break? YESSS
@scatered1
@scatered1 Місяць тому
James need to bring this look to every podcast wtf
@chieftron
@chieftron Місяць тому
I've owned 4 Saab 9-5's over the past 20 years. First one I had was a '99 9-5 and that saved my life in a car accident, so I've stuck with them since. I've had my last Saab which is a '06 9-5 Aero since '08 and has been my daily driver since then. With a few bolt-ons, and a tune, these make decent power as well. Hell of a sleeper car that flies under the radar.
@n54e82
@n54e82 Місяць тому
Been waiting for you guys to touch on Saab!
@bigswoop5143
@bigswoop5143 Місяць тому
I've been waiting for this for soooo long! From a lifetime Saab fan 🙌
@toddalford1652
@toddalford1652 Місяць тому
I'm sure it's already been addressed by a number of others, but you were driving me crazy with the consistently incorrect of longitudinal engines. There is longitudinal (or north-south orientation) and there is transverse (or east-west orientation). The majority of rear wheel drive cars are longitudinal as that puts the output of the crank facing the rear of the car and naturally feeds into the transmission and drives haft out to the rear differential and axles. The majority of front wheel drive cars are use a transverse mounted engines with a transaxle (rather than a transmission) mounted most often on the driver side that feeds power to half shafts/CV axles.
@BoaRDDuDE630
@BoaRDDuDE630 Місяць тому
Love that this is 2 parts because you know you always need 2 saabs when you buy one
@Davidqzzz
@Davidqzzz Місяць тому
It’s always nice to see Christina on the pod, she has such a good personality!
@esaedvik
@esaedvik 24 дні тому
When I went from a broken BMW E34 to a 3rd gen Firebird, I used to have Saab's as winter cars as winter is 6 months long here and I had my car in storage. Hard to find a car more comfy than a Saab 9000, I had four. One absolutely mint 9000 turbo I'd only driven like 200 miles, my ex drove through an electric pole sideways (black ice), right on the A-pillar, so again, I had to get another one. Everyone in the car was safe though, something of a plus for Saab's as well. I'd still really like to buy a 9-5 running E85 or converted to electric.
@giorap2625
@giorap2625 Місяць тому
Nice ep guys, was able to bang out some hw earlier listening to this. Thanks.
@jch00lig4n
@jch00lig4n Місяць тому
My 06 9-3 was one of my fav cars, and my first turbo car. Since then, I've never driven a NA car since.
@BrandonAaskov
@BrandonAaskov Місяць тому
Christina’s humor is right up my alley.
@gasautomotive
@gasautomotive Місяць тому
She is a keeper we want more of her.
@dth2brny121
@dth2brny121 Місяць тому
Saab. Nice! A little more history here I gotta add...Seeing that one of the founders of Saab started SKF, in a way SKF sorta led to the founding of Volvo as well, as Volvo founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson were employed at SKF.
@khalidkojo6673
@khalidkojo6673 Місяць тому
Background laugh lady on screen for the W
@miyaki_miata8393
@miyaki_miata8393 Місяць тому
When you're doing the cinematic intro with the introduction of the girl, I swear I thought that she was James for a second and I had to do a double take. It was funny like The camera transitions to her and then a sound effect plays and it's just hilarious
@jrmotorsports5532
@jrmotorsports5532 Місяць тому
Great story, looking forward to next week. It is a shame that this brand did not survive.
@yo_boi_john4471
@yo_boi_john4471 Місяць тому
I have always loved Sweden for their automotive and aviation companies.
@ManuelMonster19
@ManuelMonster19 26 днів тому
Having Kristina on the pod was fun. Her laugh in the background of other episodes is hilarious.
@rosetheblackcat
@rosetheblackcat Місяць тому
Babe, wake up new past gas just dropped
@philliphuffman3295
@philliphuffman3295 Місяць тому
Please do a history of Volvo episode. Or a 240 specific episode, too good to stop making!! Love rwd Volvos! Please teach me of their past! Keep it up. Thanks
@Tweek023
@Tweek023 Місяць тому
My dad always said he would buy two cars: a 9-3 saab turbo or an Mr2 spyder. He's quite a character. Thanks for all you guys do.
@Tweek023
@Tweek023 Місяць тому
Also, Nolan should get his rusty plymouth tattooed on himself
@Dead-Dog-Rising
@Dead-Dog-Rising Місяць тому
My 1st car was a 1984 silver Saab 900 S Turbo. Brought over from Europe I was given it In 1995. My parents owned it since it was new
@dirtystockcardriver
@dirtystockcardriver Місяць тому
EPISODE SUGGESTION Dick Trickle. This man was an absolute short track legend, and there will never be anybody else older to be Nascar Cup Series ROTY. He's definitely Past Gas worthy.
@bortforts
@bortforts Місяць тому
My first car was a 99’ 9-3 with a convertible roof that wouldn’t close all the way. Holy hell do I miss that thing. An unbelievable joy to drive. Every car should come with a “night panel” feature
@R3D_Lantern
@R3D_Lantern Місяць тому
You gotta love having the key in the center console by the shifter. Only Saab could have pulled that off.
@Krauser1226
@Krauser1226 Місяць тому
I've never had the chance to drive a Saab, but always wanted to see what they were like. Super interesting cars for sure.
@nordicjourneys
@nordicjourneys Місяць тому
As an american born guy who lives in sweden now and owned a saab and volvo as a teen in new jersey with abs on my back. Do volvo also. It makes me feel loved hahaha. I also have a volvo now, though owning the swedish cars in highschool was not because I loved the country it was just a coincidence
@Sheaj2000
@Sheaj2000 29 днів тому
I feel like Kristina makes the best replacement for James/Joe bc she has such a funny and relaxed personality lmao
@PlayersIsland
@PlayersIsland Місяць тому
What's up Gassers?! Joe, I'm glad you made it past 2018 😂 We wouldn't have ever heard of the term "keep it juiced" 😅. Christina, a.k.a. little sexy frog 🐸, super cool to have you step in for the very missed "Pumphrey 502" creator. P.s. rock on, alkaline trio is awesome, respect to you in that! Nolan...it's time for a tattoo my dude, James has the Dodge logo, maybe it's time to get the ole' "Blue Oval" on you somewhere for the Mustang, or at least a Donut tattoo man, make it forever official, but for reals thanks for slaughtering other languages 😂 and for all the secret science lessons in your videos. I'll be a Donut follower for life. You guys and your videos and all your awesome takes on cars, along with the jokes, and messing around has actually helped me to get through a tough time in my life, and I will be forever grateful to you for that! Let's keep Donut going forever! P.s. go on tour and swing through Utah, you could do a meet at Utah motorsports campus, yeah that's right, UTAH has a cool racetrack! 😂 Thanks for all the media, DONUT FOR LIFE!!!💪🤘🏎💨🏁
@craigrowe7153
@craigrowe7153 Місяць тому
Nice, the 95 Wagon looks cool.
@scottfisher7254
@scottfisher7254 Місяць тому
Hell yea!! My grandpa's 90 and still Flys his airplane has to renew his pilots license every year
@nzxt1234
@nzxt1234 Місяць тому
Love the video But did miss out on you saying anything about the SAAB v4 motors that had v4 ! And also dint mention any of the small sports cars the Saab sonetts!!! :). Please do a Donut saab project car some day ! a 99 or 900 turbo or someting! :) donut rally saab maybe ? Also Jay leno LOVES SAABS
@JacksonSurette
@JacksonSurette Місяць тому
My first car that I’m rebuilding is a Saab so I am so hypeddddd
@lilliancalhoun910
@lilliancalhoun910 Місяць тому
Me with my 9-3 hearing you say 93 instead is like nails on a chalk board. Other than that, loveeee the saab appreciation🤍🤍 great episode!
@TheDuckling1986
@TheDuckling1986 Місяць тому
omg i love the new James. like, actually in love
@joeschmoe5009
@joeschmoe5009 Місяць тому
Nolan, there was at least 1 swdish fighter jet during ww2, the FFVS J 22
@dillonsowards1794
@dillonsowards1794 Місяць тому
Is the Stig from top gear named after said rally driver mentioned here 🤔
@chrisrasco
@chrisrasco Місяць тому
Christina is a nice addition, keep her on a camera when JP comes back
@BayAreaMike99
@BayAreaMike99 Місяць тому
49:28 YOOOO ITS MEEEEE!😂😂😂😂😂😂
@mikev1759
@mikev1759 Місяць тому
What about the corvair turbo?
@DISCO__COWS
@DISCO__COWS Місяць тому
Nolan should get a Dodge tattoo in the same spot as James
@K_Swap_The_World_69
@K_Swap_The_World_69 Місяць тому
What's Up Wink Wink Nation! 💯💪🏽💯
@Big_Chunks
@Big_Chunks 17 днів тому
I have a black 89’ 900 turbo convertible as my project car - super fun car and easy to work on.
@blacksmokerise
@blacksmokerise Місяць тому
Still watching but why are the plants animated in the Better Help ad? Seems like they know something. *chomps on lettuce to show who's boss just in case* /s 😂
@user-qq5fj3xz1o
@user-qq5fj3xz1o 28 днів тому
I used to own a 9-5 2001 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel. Man I miss that car
@notDippy
@notDippy Місяць тому
Good morning Donut podcast admin
@jizburg
@jizburg Місяць тому
Hell yea.
@Carvania
@Carvania Місяць тому
Also the 80s Troll horror movie was my first troll thought.
@K_Swap_The_World_69
@K_Swap_The_World_69 Місяць тому
Here's The Question I Have, Whenever it says Past Gas With The Cars On The Front, The Mercedes-Benz 190 Evo 2 DTM, Why Is One Headlight Yellow And The Other One Is Clear?🤔 I Have Been Wondering That... And Christine THATS Who Was Behind The Scenes. All I Needed Was James To Be Sick! 😅 💯💪🏽💯
@joeschmoe5009
@joeschmoe5009 Місяць тому
I always put in a cooter mint before i go down 😂
@Dud3itsj3ff
@Dud3itsj3ff Місяць тому
Can Kristina be a permanent 4th member? She was a good addition ngl 😂
@petezee6645
@petezee6645 Місяць тому
Volvo podcast please! That T5 rally car was weird and cool. The P1800 is 😚
@dekabwerks
@dekabwerks Місяць тому
Such an awesome car company
@dustmart84
@dustmart84 Місяць тому
Yo I had weird green Saab. Great car for sure. Im down for a SAAB comeback, I'm pretty sure GM has the rights.
@C_ia_R
@C_ia_R Місяць тому
Gump Mindset
@JRKudlick77
@JRKudlick77 Місяць тому
I love Saab.
@mrhankbotful
@mrhankbotful Місяць тому
Tramp stamp tattoo that says "It's not about Farts"
@joshfine8941
@joshfine8941 Місяць тому
I vote to keep the sexy frog on the pod cast
@iCrilleSwe
@iCrilleSwe Місяць тому
If Darth Vader had designed a car, UrSaaben would be it. 😊
@carlosvejar3938
@carlosvejar3938 Місяць тому
Christine is awesome! Volvo episode would be nice
@brentgrabowski
@brentgrabowski Місяць тому
I’m a dentist and I’m all about being “architects of the mouth”
@TheDuckling1986
@TheDuckling1986 Місяць тому
VAJAYJAY across his forehead sounds like a wicked tat
@kalasanty433
@kalasanty433 Місяць тому
No mention of the 9000?!
@fatttmike
@fatttmike Місяць тому
Dudes (and this is for the dudes), I am almost angry at you for having kept Christin away from us all this time. She rips and she's got the PERFECT energy for the show. I guess it showed all this time through her story editing, but anyway... She is just lovely. PS: More women in Donut! In general, everywhere, mooooooooooore of 'em, keep 'em coming!
@KantslerOlaf
@KantslerOlaf Місяць тому
SAAB is a brand that makes you go back. You just become a SAAB person. It's like with Porches.
@AndrewTheRadarMan
@AndrewTheRadarMan Місяць тому
Betterhelp as a sponsor... If you enjoy your unlicensed therapist selling your "private" session notes.
@KealeyOnCars
@KealeyOnCars Місяць тому
I have fired a Saab rocket launcher before… they actually make a ton of missiles for various NATO militaries lol kinda crazy
@Jok3rz21
@Jok3rz21 Місяць тому
Nolan should get a tattoo of James Pumphrey’s
@85priesty
@85priesty 10 днів тому
Organise Nolan to have have Pony tattoo, but then...someone at Donut bribe the artist to do a Donkey...😉
@The134mec
@The134mec Місяць тому
dear thy donut crew. what character would you be on thy big lez show thy nolan has the best smile, thy joe has the best food tattoo, and thy editor love thy bubbly personallity
@ThunderHitsHard
@ThunderHitsHard Місяць тому
Clenly lol keep on😂
@JanelleRae
@JanelleRae Місяць тому
James looks gorgeous here
@maxbriseno4861
@maxbriseno4861 Місяць тому
Hyundai Veloster N mentioned Wtf is a 4th door 🗣️🗣️🗣️🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷 1:00
@eurosonly
@eurosonly Місяць тому
I like new James. Can we keep her?
@ButtSauceversion1
@ButtSauceversion1 Місяць тому
I like Nolan's sparkling eyes, Joe's beautiful smile, and Kristina's infections laughing. Now you have to make the Volvo episode.
@Carvania
@Carvania Місяць тому
Nolan's first tattoo should be the big three logo the one with everyone's face on it. Lol. If you hie me( Ryan Adams) ill do it . On air even.
@Mercil355
@Mercil355 Місяць тому
I wish you guys were more vigilant about adding thumbnail photos of the cars and people you're talking about, even during regular conversation.
@krzyryry8382
@krzyryry8382 Місяць тому
Nolan should get a life sized tattoo of someone his size. Or he should get a life sized tattoo of himself
@R3D_Lantern
@R3D_Lantern Місяць тому
Get a Donut Media tattoo, Nolan.
@nissanzenkiboy
@nissanzenkiboy Місяць тому
Wow what happened to James! 😉
@MotherGoose264
@MotherGoose264 Місяць тому
What happened to SAAB? Striving for perfection made them go bankrupt. The car devision that is. The "Unhealthcare" department 😉, where it all started, is alive and kicking delivering top notch equipment to the US and our Allies. They're doing well and will be around for as long as there is a Swede breathing i assume.
@ScamLikely9327
@ScamLikely9327 Місяць тому
Full body dragon up the whole side of Nolan’s Body?
@springnick967
@springnick967 Місяць тому
where da James at ?
@oscarmike47
@oscarmike47 Місяць тому
what happend to SAAB? They ditched cars and made the JAS 39 Gripen
@joeschmoe5009
@joeschmoe5009 Місяць тому
Volvo! But if its not a Saabaru, i dont want it! 😂 Also, please keep Christina on, and the other guy off, its much more enjoyable
@hippynurd
@hippynurd Місяць тому
#TeamDentistJet
@krzyryry8382
@krzyryry8382 Місяць тому
Or Humphrey search for clarkson????
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