Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 13:38:06 -0700 From: "Glenn Wallace" <nospam.Glenn.Wallacenopsammix.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 engine choices--confused, need info
dkuipersnopsamejanews.com wrote in message <6nkcmo$qi4$1nopsam1.dejanews.com>... >Hello all-- >What are the specs on the two engines? I noticed that the LPT 4 torques up >quickly at low RPMs, so it seemed deceptively fast. I kept the A/T in "sport" >mode, so shifts were delayed some; that probably helped. Given this, will >there be any noticeably better performance with the V6, at least as far as >the stoplight Olympics go? I'm guessing that the V6 will show its luster the >most in top gear for high-speed cruising. I'm interested to see how the V6 compares to the LPT. >option with the base 9-5. In particular, traction control, the Harmon Kardon Overall I think the SE packages are always a great deal. Traction control really has to do with the engine management system. The NG900 V6 has it - I'm very impressed with it, not very intrusive as on some other cars. The latest Soundings mentioned that it was now being built into the Trionic (not Bosch) computer for the 9-5 V6. So why isn't it on the 4 cylinder? Something to do with the throttle body, I would assume. >3. Am I correct in assuming that warranty work, should some arise, can only >be performed at the Saab dealership? Or given Saab's affiliation with GM, can >work be done at GM garages? GM - no. Only Saab dealers.... this is a major reason NOT to buy a Saab. The number of service points has shrunk appreciably in the last two years. If you're in California or New England you're probably OK. Many states now have one or zero Saab dealers..... >4. The one negative with my dealership experience is that I did not get a >good feeling that they were willing to work with me to get a good deal on the >car. The dealer also does Porsche, so that probably explains some of that; >they just laugh when someone even hints about a discount to full sticker on a >Boxster. I think you just have to find the right dealer. >Thanks for any info you may be able to send my way. I'm really leaning to make >this happen with the Saab if at all possible. The BMW is a great car, and the >new one should be even better, but there are just so *&#! many of them in this >area. Chevys for the nouveau riche. If it were me I'd wait for the V6-SE. Although I could care less about the air conditioned seats. Glenn
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