Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 23:04:30 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Any comments about a 98 900 S convert.?
The Malt Hound wrote: <Snip> > > >>If I could own the convertible as a "spare" car - to be driven for >>fun on warm, sunny weekends - I would buy the Saab convertible. >> >> > > I did, and sold it. > > Last winter I bought a 2000 9-3SE CV HOT w/ 5-speed and 60k miles. > Silver and charcoal. Very nice car. I did some things to fix it up a > bit over the winter, like putting new alloy wheels and tires on it and > replacing the shocks all around. Then when I got it out on the road > in the spring I was underwhelmed. The chassis flex (cowl shake), > sloppy shifter, torque steering, and especially the delayed response > when you release the throttle were all factors that convinced me to > sell the 9-3 (at a tidy profit including all expenses I might add) and > look for a different "summer toy" car. > > I bought myself a 97 Z3 2.8 5 speed (<20k miles) instead. Night and > day in the handling department. The SAAB had the edge in raw power > though... > > -Fred W > > > A sloppy shifter, torque steer, and delayed throttle response have nothing to do with being a convertible - and everything with being a NG Saab. If I want a convertible, I know where I can find a 1994 Classic 900 - without any of these problems. Unfortunately, my wife does not have horses, so I don't have that as a bargaining point.
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