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Another point of view
Posted by Denise [Email] (more from Denise) on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:15:23
In Reply to: Looking at possible off-lease 9-3SS's - Issues?, DER, Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:52:42
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Not to try to argue with Gustav's post, but I've had a different experience.. Reliability sometimes comes down to the treatment the car got under previous owner(s), IMO. And, DER, I am responding with info on a 2004, purchased used, not sure of the changes in durability with other years. That being the case, I think it is typical that original tires don't have the longevity we might hope they will, regardless of make of car.
As far as being a winter car- I have to respectfully disagree with Gustav. This little car obediently trudges through horrible conditions. The handling is so responsive that one doesn't misjudge the situation and react poorly. I stay on the road, while other folks in the ditch watch me go by.
I agree there are some rattles, but I had them on my Accords and Camry. And those cars I purchased new.
My brakes lasted until 60,000+ miles, which I think is fabulous. Fit and finish inside is still impressive, and apart from fading plastic on the exterior, the car shines up beautifully. I have little concern this car will easily reach 100,000- (4 more years) and I won't be tired of it. Yes, I have had to repair some things, but the car is not babied. If it is not the winter season, it is the construction season. The car is up to the challenge.
Sorry I can't answer the warranty questions, etc., there are many who will help you here.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Looking at possible off-lease 9-3SS's - Issues?, DER, Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:52:42
- New 2008 Combi, DER, Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:38:50
- Re: Looking at possible off-lease 9-3SS's - Issues?, kkelley, Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:52:17
- Re: Looking at possible off-lease 9-3SS's - Issues?, SWEDECAR , Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:52:37
- Re: Looking at possible off-lease 9-3SS's - Issues?, DER, Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:46:18
- Another point of view, Denise, Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:15:23 <-- Viewing This Message
- Walk away, quickly., Gustav, Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:57:16
- Agreed, Gustav!, Sebastian, Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:10:16
- Another one post wonder!, CWilson, Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:53:06
- Re: Another one post wonder!, zmrt69, Sat, 8 Aug 2009 23:36:20
- A dozen or so posts from the same I.P. address, MI-Roger , Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:02:40
- Calm down boys, don't get your panties ruffled..., Gustav, Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:48:58
- Re: Calm down boys, don't get your panties ruffled..., kkelley, Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:39:22
- It's too bad things went so poorly for you..., MI-Roger , Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:36:38
- Re: Calm down boys, don't get your panties ruffled..., James, Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:08:30
- I felt Gustav's pain, Steve T., Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:20:02
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