Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 13:41:49 GMT From: "Keith Grider" <keithnopsamidaytech.com> Subject: Re: NG 900 handling
Russell, I would keep looking for a Turbo. I just bought a 96 SE Turbo with 43k for 15.3k. It is absolutely spotless. I was looking for one for about a 8 mo. before I found one I was interested in buying. I live in Columbus, OH which is not a hot bed of SAAB fanatics. I extended my search to Cincinnati and Indianapolis, but found mine here at a small dealer's lot. It is off lease and is a local car. What part of the country do you live in? As for performance mods, I do look around, but am a proponent of the 'drive it as it is' line of thinking. I think you would be amazed with the road holding capabilities. As opposed to looking for a jarring ride, just see what speed can be comfortably maintained on a favorite entrance ramp for example. I think you may find that the Saab se suspension is a reasonable compromise of handling and comfort. Keith Grider "Russell Lane" <russellnopsamaone.net> wrote in message news:01bfbade$8582a160$5f389318nopsamne.mediaone.net... > I'm looking at '96 - '98 900s, both the S and the SE. This will be my > first SAAB. > > I drove both cars over the weekend. The turbo was a lot of fun, but I will > probably go with the S, mainly because for the $$$ I have to spend I can > get a very good S, but only a pretty good SE (my budget's $16.5 - $18K US). > Also, the S seemed to have enough juice for my purposes. > > The only negative impression I had from both cars was that the handling was > a little soft. I'm assuming that there are aftermarket parts (shocks, > sways, springs, tires, wheels) available for these cars that will tighten > up the handling. I have a couple of questions: > > o Does anyone have any hands-on experience with any of these? > o Did it improve things? How? > o Any specific suggestions to make? > > Or - > > o Should I just leave well enough alone and drive the car as is? > > Thanks in advance for your thoughts. BTW, I posted this from work as well > through deja, they seem to be having some troubles -- sorry if it shows up > twice. > > Cheers - >
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