Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 12:20:28 GMT From: "Mariana Lindh" <kanske-callcenter15nopsama.com> Subject: SV: SAAB Safety?
god ide FLOOD <nowaynopsamcom> skrev i diskussionsgruppsmeddelandet:ubk4nu0me5nc3v9ip6up678b1pscfe6ndqnopsamcom... > Gentlemen: > > In May 2000, I picked up a 1997 SAAB 9000 Aero Black/Black, and have > been impressed by the quality and performance of the vehicle. I should > have bought an extended warrant, but hindsight is 20/20. I am planning > on trading this car in when the lease expires in May 2003, and up > until this point, I was looking at the 1999-2001 SAAB 9.5. > Nevertheless, after examining some safety tests, I do not think that > the car is entirely safe, certainly not what I would expect from a > Swedish car amnufacturer. About 4 weeks ago my fiance will killed in a > motor vehicle accident, she was driving a 1994 Toyota Corolla. I will > always drive a safe car, but I do not know about the 1999-2001 models. > Any "first hand" experiences with the 9.5 would be appreciated. > Perhaps I will save and simply buy a new 'Linear"? > > http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ratings.htm > > > Check out the 1999-2001 9.5....not good, IMHO > > Cheers