Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 11:35:42 GMT From: "sdf" <sdfnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Any comments about a 98 900 S convert.?
"ma_twain" <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote in message news:42099CEA.3050501nospamo.com... > Mark & Lyssa Whitson wrote: > >> I am thinking about buying a 1998 900 S convertible, S model, 2.3l, >> normally >> aspirated, 4-cylinder. I've never owned a Saab. Anything I should know or >> look for before buying? Thanks in advance for your suggestions. >> >> MW >> >> > > Lets go back further - have you owned a convertible before? The Saab > convertibles are among the nicer convertibles. They have the glass rear > window and the tops are capable of handling winters - it is a Saab after > all. Back to the first question - the visibility with the top up is > terrible compared to a sedan. The glass rear window is small. With the > top down the visibility is great. The luggage space compared to a > hatchback is terrible with the top up. With the top down you can carry > large lightweight items. > > I passed on a newer Saab convertible for the visibility and space issues. > I got a hatchback instead. I also noticed the body flex, more than the > same car in a hatchback or sedan. The flex was not enough to be a > purchasing factor. 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 bought a 2001 9-3 convertible 2 months ago (I'm in Australia, so I'm enjoying the summer). I've never before had a car that makes me smile when I think about it. Do it. You only live one!
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