Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:05:41 GMT From: "news.cable.ntlworld.com" <luton_ladnospamcom> Subject: Re: 9-3 Aero woes
"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
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