Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 22:24:37 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: Advice Request!
vox wrote: > As long as it aint a Vectra, please, help me out! Ok, I'll tell you what I think - but first some background, to put things into context (you're new here, right?) I *love* Saabs. I've been a Saab nut since I drove my very first C900 (that's an old shape 900) in 1992. Back then I was a poor student, and needed a cheap, reliable but fun car. The 900 was perfect for this. Then I bought another 900, and another, and a 99, then a few more 900s, then a couple of 9000s. I drove them, I worked on them, I loved them all. I still kick myself for selling the 99. My current lineup of Saabs is made up of two 16vT 900s (a 1987 and a 1990), and a 16v NA (naturally aspirated) 16v 900 (1990). I'm very fond of them all. I've driven NG900s (that's the new shape; the one you're thinking of buying), 9^3s (its replacement) and 9^5s. NG900s I don't like at all. To me (I can't stress that enough - this is MY personal opinion), there is very little pleasure in the drive, and very little Saab in the car as a whole. 9^3s are a little better, but really not that good. 9^5s I like a lot more - good feel, and nice drive. A few weeks ago, I was in the market for a car, same kind of price range you're looking at. I looked at 9^3s, and I looked at 9^5s. Then I thought I's have a look at BMW 5 series for the same money. After looking at a number of cars of each type, it was pretty clear to me that the BMW is the better car, in terms of build quality, performance and value. I've ended up with a 1997 528i, which is a dream to drive. Before any stones come hurtling towards me - I still love my 3 C900s. So, vox, the best advice I can give you is to drive a whole range of cars (putting aside any brand prejudice you may have), then decide. -- Grunff
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