Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2001 19:05:12 GMT From: Marc Escuro <mgescuronopsam.com> Subject: Re: Should I go Viggen?
On 8/3/01 11:09 PM, in article dgadd-C265F7.23085203082001nopsam.mindspring.com, "David Gadd" <dgaddnopsam.com> wrote: > The Viggen has my vote for the sexiest Saab *ever* (except maybe the > original prototype 92!). I'm planning to test drive one soon, AS SOON > AS I CAN FIND ONE! > I've been to three dealerships in Los Angeles and NOBODY HAS ONE... (OK, > I did see one convertible on a lot in Santa Monica, but I want the > three-door.) Drive up to the Bay Area. Both dealerships in the area have 2-3 Viggens each. > I know only 400 of the sexy beasts are supposed to be shipped stateside, > but you'd think a significant number of those would wind up in America's > No. 1 city for cars... (Sigh.) I've never even seen on on the road here > in LA, that I recall. There's a Viggen in the company parking lot. I walk by it everyday. I haven't figured out who owns that beast yet tho. It stands out, parked next to the Porsche's and BMW's.... Especially since it's in that Lightning Blue. > Would appreciate any feedback about the notorious torque steer problem. > Could it really require any firmer grip on the steering wheel than my > aging 1981 BMW 320i, which has no power steering, exhibits (in spades) > the 320's infamous 50 mph "shimmy," and is suffering from a worn tie rod > to boot? I doubt it. :) IT is very bad, but definitely controllable, IMHO. 2 of my friends were really put off by it though. > BTW, BMW enthusisasts (of which I consider myself one): don't even > bother to quote the 0-60 figures. So what if the BMWW M3 has a 2 second > edge. Sheeesh! We aren't talking particle physics here. AND, the Viggen > has a hatch! I think you'd have a harder time trying to find an M3. But, since the 2002 9-5 Aero's engine has another 20 HP... I wonder if the Viggen's engine will have that same increase. I'm sure the Viggen would be even more beastly with another 20HP. BTW.... Another friend of mine got a 3-series coupe over the Viggen. She had her heart set on a BMW, so trying to convince her to go Viggen was a toughie. -- Marc Escuro mgescuronopsam.com http://home.att.net/~bryesquire "...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much..."
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