Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 13:01:11 +0100 From: "Taipan" <SPAMTRAPnospamyhole.com> Subject: New Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible - advice please.
I'm toying with ordering a new 9-3 Aero Convertible (though most people might ask why given that I live in Scotland) as I quite like the look and I'm sure it would be a nice experience during the few sunny days we get here but as I've only just driven a 9-3 2.0t Vector for a week (demo car) and don't really have time to book another test drive before I need to order (my current lease on a Volvo expires in less than 3 months) - I'm just wondering if any of you experienced folks can answer a few queries I have... Mainly.. how does the Convertible drive compared to the Saloon(Sedan)? I know the Aero has a slightly different drive anyway but with the top up, is the refinement much different (how much louder is the road/wind noise)? I am considering two colours.. Steel Gray or black (not sure whether I like the plain black or Expresso best) - what in people's experience are the best looking and most practical colours? I've seen photos of course but I find that photos don't always do the cars justice. I noticed a few pics in the brochure that show an interior with the top up - the leather is parchment and so is the interior of the hood.. the only pics I see of the slate gray upholstery are shown with hood down.. i assume the interior of the hood on such a configuratio would be the same colour (slate) - and if so, is that not quite gloomy inside? The rear room in the saloon seemed fairly decent - i don't often have rear passengers and when i do it's mostly my partner's 14-year old daughter but would the convertible be cramped for 2 average sized adults on a fairly long trip (350miles)? Finally, as I assume you cannot take the convertible, top up, through an automatic car wash, what do people tend to do int erms of jeeping the car clean... I'm a bit lazy for hand washing - particularly in the heavy winter months when the road crap piles up so is there a decent alternative? TIA -- TP
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