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Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 07:22:06 +0100
From: chatignoux jacques <j.chatignouxnopsamcenet.fr>
Subject: Re: 900 SE - Any comments no appreciated


++++++ ATTENTION +++++++ Will SAAB cars have gearbox problem ? :-/ On a 900 (1994) with 160.000 km… Is here Saab reliability ? :-c In a first time, SAAB France given't any responses on this gearbox problem (in spite of the information given by garage owner). Will SAAB cars have gearbox problem ? :-o But, I have professionnal use of my car. Despite responses, I'm obliged to send my car on the garage for a standard exchange! :-( When all is said and done, I write a letter to the General Manager for information ? Is here the client's quality service ? :-o No responses of the gearbox reliability problem ! :-O SAAB France suggest to change car !! Is this confirmation ou invalidation of SAAB reliability ? 8-1 New letter for the General Manager to confirmation that I don't want to change car. |-O SAAB France confirme that they can't take charge of the gearbox repair because of the mileage car. Is this confirmation ou invalidation of SAAB reliability ? (:-< Will SAAB cars have gearbox problem ? {} Philippe VAN DER MEULEN. Directeur Général Saab France. Bernard BARBEAU. Directeur Réseau Ouest. Michel SIGNORET. Responsable régional Ile de France. You have ok to LOSE a client. SAAB in Black => Client dans le NOIR {} S London wrote: > In article <35fc9194.0nopsam.one.net.au>, "Sal Torrisi" > <storrisinopsamtnet.com.au> wrote: > > > Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should look out for? What > > experiences have you had with that model? > > > > I drive a 1998 900SE. To put it simply, the car is awesome. I'm not sure > if the Audi A4 is available in Australia, but it was one of the cars I was > considering before I test drove the 900. One test drive in the Saab sold > me on the car, and unlike some cars which look great in the showroom but > get old very quickly, the 900 has been growing on me more and more every > day in the six months I've owned it. > > The car has it all. Great handling and maneuverability in the city and > excellent for long trips on the highway. The engine is right in its > powerband above 2100rpms or so (above 90km/h) and makes for effortless and > extremely rapid passing without downshifting. It has excellent > acceleration (under 7 seconds with a manual shifter). > > The beauty of the Saab is that you get all that performance without > sacrificing any comfort or practicality. Sure, there are faster cars, but > can their trunks swallow a sport utility vehicle-like 25 cubic feet of > cargo (double that if you fold down the rear seat) while returning an > un-sport utility-like mixed 27.5 miles per gallon in mixed city/highway > driving and over 32 taking it easy on the highway (100 km/h)? The 900 is > a comfortable, spacious, and relaxing car inside, with great seats and > good visibility through the large-upright windshield. It gives the > interior a real roomy feeling. In my mind, it cannot be beat. > > There have been a few annoying problems such as a squeak in the rear seat > (which was fixed by the dealer) and a malfunction in the driver's side > door linkage, but the quality is no worse than average, and is worth > putting up with for such a great car. Good luck, and enjoy your Saab.

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