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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:29:43 -0000
From: "Alistair" <newsnospamtairbremoveme.co.uk>
Subject: Re: 9-3 Aero woes


"news.cable.ntlworld.com" <luton_ladnospamcom> wrote in message news:F2TAd.1054$fp1.441nospamfe2-win.ntli.net... > > "murphwiz" <murphwiznospamVETHEOBVIOUShotmail.com> wrote in message > news:33SAd.483$2z1.450nospamfe3-gui.ntli.net... >> Alistair wrote: >> >>>>> >>>>>7 speed auto? Sounds like the auto doesn't suit this car. >>>> >>>>It's only a 5 speed auto on the Aero's? >>>>A 6 speed auto is available on the 1.9 TiD's 150bhp version. >>> >>> >>> no, the auto is indeed a 7 speed (well, actually a 5 plus 2)...it has >>> two more intermediate gears on the aero which is supposed to improve >>> acceleration. >>> >>> >> >> Can't find any info about this '7' speed trans, sounds like dealer speak >> for the torque convertor lockups? > > The 7 speed auto is referred to as the "Sentronic +2" and is only > available on the 9-3 Aero HOT. > It has 2 paddles on the steering for use in semi auto mode. To quote the > brochure " Two extra intermediate gears permit faster acceleration in > automatic mode and provides even sportier driving." A LOAD OF RUBBISH!! > The Aero HOT should have never been built with this box. If Saab wanted an > auto box on the Aero they should have gone the same route as the Golf GTi > DSG 6 speed automatic, I have driven one and the quick gear change makes > my Aero feel like an old Mercedes taxi. > > Luton_Lad > beginning to sound worse and worse for me.. I'm going from a 325 sport auto BMW, which has a fantastic auto box, to what *might* turn out to be a complete hunk of shite in the shape of a saab...oh well...lessons learnt and all that..

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