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Our favourite Saabs, Aus GP and Bad dealer experiences

Our favourite Saabs, Aus GP and Bad dealer experiences

Car Torque with Matty J Mar 13, 2026 115 min
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A lively discussion covering a range of automotive topics including personal car updates, a detailed dive into Saab's legacy and favorite models, and reflections on the Australian Grand Prix. Highlights include Scotty's new exhaust and Grand Prix experiences, Anthony's purchase of a 2020 Volvo XC60 and his challenging dealer experience, and a nostalgic Saab segment where hosts share their favorite models and the brand's unique appeal. The episode also features a fun Grand Prix-themed quiz and tips on car maintenance and golf swings, blending car culture with personal stories and humor.

Topics: car updates saab cars australian grand prix car buying experiences volvo xc60 review car maintenance tips automotive quiz exhaust upgrades saab enthusiasts dealership stories
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Toyota Camry
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Toyota Camry

"... Maybe it's just sort of like you found with the Camry. Just as I drive it, it just becomes a bit bette..."
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BMW E30
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BMW E30

"Yeah. E30, yeah, started that up as well. They're all goin..."
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Ford F100
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Ford F100

"They're all going fine. I've got to get the F100 out. That's my next job."
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Toyota MR2
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Toyota MR2

"...d it was. It fitted so neatly in the back of the MR2 as well. And that's why I said to you, I'm like,..."
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Porsche Carrera
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Porsche Carrera

"...se and then leave after that. We don't watch the Porsche Carrera Cup. So that's the only one I don't watch."
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Toyota Supra
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Toyota Supra

"...ays good as usual to watch. It's good to see the Supra. Yeah, he has quite a few out there."
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Volvo XC60
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Volvo XC60

"Whole Star Edition. XC 60. Oh, cool."
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Dodge Charger
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Dodge Charger

"That's a twin charge one, right? Yeah, twin charger. It is."
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Volvo XC90
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Volvo XC90

"...lined to upgrade her car. So she wants to get an XC90, because she's all for the big cars and everythi..."
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BMW M2
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BMW M2

"...scious of time. So we'll quickly squeeze in your M2 one. Yeah."
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Saab 900
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Saab 900

"...ause our good friend Edward Bunzing bought a Saab 900. I've always liked Saab."
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Volkswagen Gli
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Volkswagen Gli

"... other. Um, we had good friends who bought a 900 GLI sedan in about 82 in the embassy blue, which was..."
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Volvo S60
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Volvo S60

"I am basically doing the, um, the rear diff and the Haldex system out of a used, uh, S 60 T six, um, and installed 1500 bucks. That's pretty good."
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Lancia Thema
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Lancia Thema

"...platform shared car with, uh, Blantzia, the, the Thema and really? Yeah."
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Saab Turbo
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Saab Turbo

"Disagree. The turbo, the 80s Saab turbo alloys were just, just perfect. 80s turbo."
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Volvo 240
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Volvo 240

"...ly the 900. I think the 900 is to Saab, what the 240 is to Volvo. Um, you know, I think that's, I thi..."
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Hyundai Palisade
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Hyundai Palisade

"Chad. Is it the Palisade? Incorrect."
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Ford Mustang
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Ford Mustang

"Chad. Oh, is it a Mustang? Ford Mustang?"
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Chevrolet Corvette
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Chevrolet Corvette

"Scott. The new Corvette. Oh, I'm not aware of that."
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Mazda Rx7
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Mazda Rx7

"...e, oh, here whatever, it's on an M2 Bathurst. Or RX7 Bathurst. Oh, great."
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MG3
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MG3

"...It's probably going to be something stupid like a MG3. It's a Memphis D-"
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Lotus Amira
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Lotus Amira

"Really? So the Lotus Amira Turbo Bathurst Edition has just... Yes, please. ..."
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Ferrari Testarossa
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Ferrari Testarossa

"...ari badge and put a pooper on it. It's the Dyson Testarossa. To put one of these rosso paletas in your drive..."
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Toyota Land Cruiser
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Toyota Land Cruiser

"..., Jim, you can't have a guess. Is it a 70 series Land Cruiser? Incorrect. Oh, I was like, I was like, oh, he's..."
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Porsche 944
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Porsche 944

"...sts the 911s. It's got the 928s and it's got the 944s in it too. It's quickly lists just a couple optio..."
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Porsche 911
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Porsche 911

"...rs were sold for and you. The brochure lists the 911s. It's got the 928s and it's got the 944s in it to..."
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Porsche 928
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Porsche 928

"...d you. The brochure lists the 911s. It's got the 928s and it's got the 944s in it too. It's quickly lis..."
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Land Rover Range Rover
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Land Rover Range Rover

"...it, surely Saab can do it. Indian Zone Lotus and Range Rover. And Jag. Jag. Yep, they do. Tata. Yeah, you say..."
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