Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 22:01:44 -0000 From: "chris" <chris45634nonopsamcsmith25.fsnet.co.uk> Subject: Re: Saab or Volvo?
From: "Tim S Kemp" <newsnopsamemp.karoo.co.uk> Newsgroups: alt.autos.saab,alt.autos.volvo,uk.rec.cars.misc Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 10:37 AM Subject: Re: Saab or Volvo? > Power window switch on my Zafira has four switches in one unit, didn't put > me off buying another one though. How anyone can use repair costs as a > reason to buy Saab over Volvo is beyond belief! Saab dealers are dear, parts > are horrendous. Just like Volvo ones. Don't use main dealers. > > Volvo cars are not built on recycled GM platforms, that makes them more > expensive but also more unique. They may in future be built on recycled Ford > platforms but that's irrelevant in the light of an 850 vs 9000 choice... The old 99/900 were unique cars. The NG900 wasn't a great car, with GM pulling the purse strings, but the only GM bit was the floorpan (to saab specs) and a few switches..The 9000 was pre GM. Platform sharing is the way it's going, doesn't have to be bad... > > The 9000 was based on a shared Fiat platform, not a bad car but certainly no > better to drive or handle than the 850, in fact AWD 850s are much much > better. Fair comment, I'm not a big fan of the 9000 personally, bit anonymous and the build wasn't as good IMO as the earlier cars. But for a big FWD car, they do handle quite well. Very roomy and well equipped too. " --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.408 / Virus Database: 230 - Release Date: 24/10/2002
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