Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 09:06:27 +0200 From: "Mark Gerritsma" <amgnopsamnld> Subject: Re: 9.3 - am I disappointed ?
Guy Drieghe D. wrote in message <_yLr3.2404$jF.5336nopsamdite.telenet-ops.be>... >Just purchased a new '99 9.3 2.0i Coupé. >Unfortunately, I must say I'm a bit disappointed by it. >Especially the power (or rather lack thereof) and torque >are not what I expected from a 130 Bhp car... >Not only does it accelerate like a truck, but it also >behaves like one, especially on slopes. I really felt >stupid when I was overtaken by a Smart (for those not >familiar with Smarts: these are the tiny Mercedes/Swatch >city-mobiles which could easily fit in my Saab's boot) >on a 4% slope, while pushing the pedal to the floor and >being unable to go faster than 120 Km/h. >Is this normal behaviour ? > Try downshifting. The 2.0 has very tall gears to limit fuel consumption. Especially on slopes fifth and even fourth may be to tall to keep up speed. Remember, you're in a 1400+kg car (your car + you + passenger + luggage). Also constantly driving full-throttle can't be good for your car, when it's in it's run-in period. Mark Gerritsma (amgATddsDOTnl)
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