Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 00:45:13 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: Passat or Saab 9-3 Diesels UK interest only
"H." wrote: > > Tony, > > I'm also in Birmingham, and have used Concept for a number of years. I > agree their service is excellent. I very nearly bought a 9-3 TiD when > they came out to replace me Citroen Xantia TD. I ended up with a > turbo, but that's another story! > > I likewise am somewhat confused by the consumption figures - according > to Saab GB's brochure, the figures are as follows:- > > city - 34.0 > highway - 56.5 > combined - 45.6 > What happened to the gov. specific consumption figures: urban/56mph/75mph ? The 75mph was a bit odd considering the 70mph speed limit, but there u go. It was once required that those figures should be stated in all car advertisements, but now you rarely see it. Johannes