Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 19:38:50 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: RWD.
cn wrote: > Does anyone know why saab doesnt switch to Rear Wheel Drive? I like my > saab, but I hate Front wheel drive. I know they have made leaps and > bounds with the new generation 9-3 to fix the torque steer... but if > they want to compete with the likes of BMW, Audi, merc then it seems to > me that RWD would make a big difference. Most people that review cars, > and I would go so far as to say most people prefer rear wheel drive > cars, and rear wheel drive is seen as more luxurious/sporty Saab have always maintained that they believe FWD to be significantly safer. I think that this is true for most drivers in most cases. The point about snow performance is also very relevant - my 900 or 9000 will beat my 325i on snow/ice any day. -- Grunff