I think they are nice cars. My friend has got one and I think pretty highly of it. If it is an Aero, it'll run run with, or beat a CSVT for most everything. About 210hp/230TQ, 17" wheels, and 35 mpg highway to boot. And if you kick in about a grand and get a PPC (new programing) you'll have 247HP/286TQ. Gotta love turbo cars huh? It is still a FWD, so its not a good drag car, but the 3rd gear acceleration is phenomenal.
PPC site
http://www.bsrab.se/products/n356/t/The quality of the saab is leaps and bounds ahead of the contour, but that is to be expected in a $30k+ car. The handling and feel of the car is a little softer than that of a CSVT, but I think that was their intention. With a little bit of work, it could be a very capable performance car. And just wait till the V6 with a the light pressure turbo comes out... 155mph+ stock. Add a PPC and you will be pushing 300hp.
article
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/firstdrive/105710/article.html 
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