Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 17:51:56 -0600 From: Dan <dannopsamam.com> Subject: Re: Opinion on US 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero
On 12/20/2003 5:17 PM, Dan wrote: > I just finished a 24 hour test drive of a US 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero fully > optioned out. It seems like a very nice car. Exterior styling is eye > pleasing. Interior is pleasant though I am not nuts about the > metal-brush interior trim pieces. The back seat room is a bit cramped > in leg room. I was surprised that the sport suspension with performance > tires seemed fairly compliant and yet tight in the twisties. I did a > load thump/bang when I hit a pot hole while accelerating; did the > suspension hit the stops? > > I would be interested to hear comments from any owners of the 9-3 Aero > US model... > > Dan > I should add that it had the 6 Speed MT and I was driving it in 23 degrees Fahrenheit weather. The shifter seemed OK, but I just read about 6 Speed MT problems with grinding gears at www.t.com...