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Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 00:17:59 -0400
From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom>
Subject: Re: SAAB 9-3 versus BMW 3 series


Matthew Thompson wrote: > I have always had a fascination by SAABS... never owned one...but driven in > them. I'm now considering a 97-98 SAAB 9-3 (SE?) but have not yet test > driven one. I have test driven the 9-3 and NG 900s. I have owned a classic 900 since 1985. I love the classic and will not buy a new Saab. > I live on the west cost of florida and the closest SAAB dealer > is about 50 miles away so needles to say you do not see many of these cars > on the road down here for owner opinion. What my research has shown me so > far is either people hate the 9-3 or love it. I would believe that you either love 9-3 or hate it. Some people swear the 9-3 handles "better" than the classic, but that is a personal choice. I prefer the handling of the classic 900. > > I have also been told if you > don't rev the snot out of the car it is not a very pleasant daily commuter. It depends on your commute. If you have twisty winding roads with little traffic, you want to rev the engine and use the gears to enjoy the road. Bumper to bumper traffic calls for a boat with an automatic and a great sound system and AC - as you will be there a loooong time. > > I was told the BMW 3 series is a much better all around auto. Racing enthusiasts prefer a rear wheel drive car. They handle "better" and they are more durable and cost less to maintain. In my opinion, if you drive the speed limit or slower(in rush hour), it really doesn't matter. If you have the skills, place, and time to push your car to its limits, then get the BMW. > I also read > smoething about the driver's seat being positioned toward the left side of > the car. The driver's seat is not positioned to the left side of the car - the wheel well is pushed into the legroom space. This requires shifting your feet to the right to reach the pedals. If I stick my right foot straight out, I hit the brake in my Saab. If I do the same in my Volvo, I find the gas pedal. > Any opinions for me?? thanks > > matteonopsamigy.net

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