Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:24:25 -0500 From: dannospamam.com Subject: Re: 2006 9-3 Convt vs 2003
On 8/20/2006 8:46 PM, Fred W wrote: > Dr. Richard A. Silberstein wrote: >> I recently purchased a 2003 9-3se Convt from a relative who left for >> Japan. Love everything but harsh ride...and was told newer ones are >> better riding. >> >> Am considering getting a "leftover" 2006 (new) but mechanic at SAAB >> dealer said that the 2006's were not made as well as the 2003---The >> 2003 was a true Swedish-built car, while the 2006 is basically a GM >> car assembled over there? >> >> Would love some opinions about this as I am very reluctant to trade my >> 2003, which is totally trouble free, for a possible problem. >> THANKS ALL! >> > > The '03 was a GM SAAB as much as the current model. The difference is > the current model is a much better handling car. > I think it looks much better too.