Date: 10 Oct 2001 05:39:03 -0700 From: johsnopsamanytime.co.uk (Johannes H Andersen) Subject: Re: Saab = Overpriced Crap?
davehinznopsamcop.net wrote in message news:<3bc3a44e$0$10815$272ea4a1nopsam.execpc.com>... > In alt.autos.saab dizz <dizzNOnopsampro-ns.net> wrote: > > > Umm... More cylnders makes for a smoother engine, for one thing. > > Power is NOT the only thing that matters, OBVIOUSLY. > > > Two words: Balance Shaft. > > Saab started using 'em in 1967. Yes, balancer shafts may help, but good design and low tolerance manufacturing are the key factors. I have owned several 4-cyl cars before, but none beats the Saab in smoothness. And my 1993 9000 model does not have balancer shafts. Johannes