Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 12:43:25 +0100 From: "Mary Parry" <Jlparrynopsamternet.com> Subject: Re: 2001 SAAB SE Conv. vs. Volvo C70 HT Conv.
A convertable Volvo? Tsk Tsk...People will be buying them next.... John "Jeremy Brown" <Jerem43nopsamnet> wrote in message news:9jge10$mch$1nopsamnews.rcn.net... > Now for some opinions from one who has driven both... > > Saab 9-3: > Handles very well, good ride. With the top down it rides better, less rattle > and shaking than the Volvo. I did have some issuses with the automatic top > not closing easily. The Saab does share components with other GM Europe > vehicals (including the V6 engine found in Saturns), but I have seen prices > for the parts drop alot since GM took over (in my 85 & 86 900s). Great > exceleration an bountiful power makes the car real fun to to drive. This car > was a week long loaner from the dealer in 1999. The heated seats have level > settings in the Saab while the Volvo has one- well done. > > Volvo C70: > My mother owns a 2000, and loves it. My major hang ups with it are that the > rear window is useless, the Saab's was larger and easier to see out of, and > that with the top down its body shakes alot. Coolness factor: The memory > seats, it remebers your seat settings with the touch of a button. There are > separate climate controls for driver and passenger, the Sabb had all in one. > The hazard light switch is in a bad area, right in front of the shifter: > when you shift you can easily turn it on with your knuckles. My father loves > the service costs. From what I have seen they seem to about balance each > other out costwise. This is probly due to Ford's influence, since they > bought them. It has a strait 5 cylinder engine that has very good pick up. > > Both have good and bad dealers, so do research about your locals. > > I like the Saab better. > > Jeremy > >
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