Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 14:19:37 GMT From: "wengr" <wengrnopsamdnet.att.net> Subject: Re: 1999 9-3 se questions?
thanks again Bob, that's exactly what i was looking for "Bob" <noemailnopsammain.com> wrote in message news:jbee3v8na0apl6c25bqdu2e40hmed4egplnopsamcom... > On Fri, 31 Jan 2003 01:26:16 GMT, "wengr" <wengrnopsamdnet.att.net> > wrote: > > >thanks for the reply Bob. this is a car i'm considering purchasing. in the > >US. it's a manual trans 99se. thanks Trisha > > According to the page cited below, the 1999 9-3 SE is 200HP for the > 5 door and convertible versions. It appears that the 9-3 coupe in > any trim level is 185HP. You can call 1-800-Saabusa with a VIN to > make sure if you want. > > http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/models/1999/9993pr1.html > > > FWIW, there is not a _lot_ of difference in performance between the > two motors. Even the 185HP will plant you in your seat. These motors > have a lot more mid range torque than most all cars with similar HP. > Take one out on the highway and run up 2nd and 3rd gear a little as > you come off the ramp and you'll put a smile on your face. It takes > a little practice with the turbo to make them go fast off the line. > > Bob