Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 21:13:01 GMT From: "stephen" <stephen_hope.xxnospamworld.com> Subject: Re: Looking for "Real-World" Info on 9-3 and/or 9-5
"Bob" <uctraingnospamanet.com> wrote in message news:lebrd152ak7i5kpg64p84purnl1o788pn7nospamcom... > On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 21:19:52 -0400, "bhoenig<no-spam>" > <"bhoenig<no-spam>"nospamast.net> wrote: > > >Whoops! I just checked it looks you are correct that the GM Card points > >don't count toward Saabs. Bummer. > > > If that hasn't discouraged you completely, check things out at a > dealer. Saabs are very quiet and comfortable. Saabs also exhibit a > certain European feel you won't find in most GM labels and relabels. > > Like all makes these days - and I include them all - there are a > couple of things in every model that go south too soon. Saab > reliability is very good and they are backed by a bumper to bumper > 4yr/50K warranty. In my experience the dealer was willing to replace > most anything except wiper blades & tires. Not sure if brakes were > covered, but I know batteries and mufflers were. > > I don't put too much stock in C/R. Their testing methodology is > flawed. Their conclusions are subjective. I wouldn't put too much > stock in anything they say, good or bad. you could look at some european tests: http://www.whatcar.co.uk not sure if the models are the same though > > Bob -- Regards Stephen Hope - return address needs fewer xxs