Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:12:33 -0500 From: "J. Harris" <insectonopsamspring.com> Subject: Re: looking for a new one
Hi Larry, A few months ago I "lost" my '88 9000T. I looked at both used 9-3's and 9-5's. I went with a '01 9-3SE for it's hatch, 5spd. (couldn't find a 5spd 9-5), and price. In my opinion, neither the 9-3 nor the 9-5 are as well or solidly built as the older Saabs. In fact, there are so many shared components (interior, wheels, etc... ) between the 9-3 and 9-5 that build quality concerns/differences between the two models aren't really relevant. Plus I think the Swede's work ethic doesn't slack-off due to model type. Anyway, the 9-3's turbo has been a blast; much more responsive than my '88. Honestly, it drives like a go-kart; especially fun in the hills/curves (good "pull"/suspension). Only problem I've had was when the turbo's "feeder" tube's clamps blew off while I was on the interstate (full system shut-down; no damage). Mileage has been about 19 mpg in town, 23 on the highway. If you need a versatile urban-hauler, then I'd recommend the 9-3. If you need a puesdo-lux cruiser-sedan, then go for the 9-5. Thats my two cents worth. :o) -- J.E. Harris '01 9-3 SE '97 900 SE '88 9000T R.I.P. Larry Kohut <lojiknopsamhlink.net> wrote in message news:_OLv9.2852$Ik6.286097nopsamread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net... > I'm about to say goodbye to my 93 9000, a car that made me very happy. I'm > looking for a 99/2000 9-3 manual trans. Any comments on what to expect from > the 9-3? Also if anyone is interested in a 93 9000 cse non turbo with > 114000 miles in chicago let me know. Thanks all. L > >
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