Date: 4 Jan 2002 07:42:47 -0800 From: johsnopsamanytime.co.uk (Johannes H Andersen) Subject: Re: ADVICE ON CHOOSING FIRST SAAB CONVO (UK)
H. <musicboxnopsamrider.co.uk> wrote in message news:<ig573ug7284hd8mrgv0n7retbaec75tlsanopsamcom>... > I drive a 2000 SE convertible in the UK, over all sorts of terrain - > welsh and cubrian roads, cobbled streets and around Birmingham and > London. Many passengers have remarked about the comfortable ride - yes > it does shake a little, but not needlessly so. If a BMW is more rigid, > then so be it, but the 9-3 is more than adequate. > I can't argue with the horse's mouth since I don't drive a cabrio. Hence I don't quite understand what it is that attracts people, but obviously that is the only choice once it gets into your head. The technical problems are common to most cabrios whether a bimb or a soab. If the bimb is more rigid, it is probably also heavier with a performance penalty thrown in. Then there is the security aspects and the upkeep of the fabric roof. Possible noise penetration? Poor rear view visibility and the robbery of space. Plus high purchase price. But they do look nice in the summer. I understand that the Saab cabrio is now the most popular of its class. [...] > I didn't see the first post of this thread, so I didn't pick up > whether you were looking at new or used - my only advice would be to > test drive 2 or 3 examples, for the simple reason that different wheel > sizes seem to affect the ride to an enroumous degree - despite the > fact that 18-inch wheels look a damn sight better, I ended up going > for 16's as the ride was less choppy than the bigger wheels. Having > said that, if you're comfortable with the 17's, go for it, as they > look great (just don't kerb them!) > Yes, we are in a wave of fashion at the moment. I changed the 15" of my 9000 CSE to 16" and think they look the part. However, younger people already think they look naff. The new Ford Fiesta will roll on 15", I bought one in 1977, it was a Ghia with alloys: 12" wow! Johnnes
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