Reading all the posts, one can see the 9-5 still needs a little tweaking, but is generally loved by it's owners, which is our case for the base 01. A few brief comments:

Never had a problem with doors not staying open.

Yes, I wish my window was up by the time I have to shift in second gear! Windows should be «one touch up» as well as down. The sun roof and windows should close with the alarm as mentioned elsewhere.

The key should stay in the middle, but as mentioned could be improved, Aside from being a safety feature in case of an accident, when you fasten your seat belt before starting the engine, it brings your hand to the ignition. Clever .

I don't understand why Daylight Running Lights are not mandatory in the USA as it is CLEARLY proven they save lives, but then I don't understand why the USA is keeping the archaic imperial measuring system...perhaps a related topic; BUT, I agree the DRL should not be the same lights as the normal driving lights.

Definitely too much road noise on bad pavement for this class of vehicle

All sound systems should have 9 speakers, and believe me, having added the two «missing» ones, it makes a big difference.

Would love a SAAB performance package for the 185 hp LPT.

Yes the cup holder is clever, neat, cool, funky etc...which does not do a lot for my passenger's cup.

I love the way the SAAB roof rack fits into the side of the top without resting on it. It's simple and quick to install, sturdy and leaves no marks whatsoever. Moreover, it is inexpensive.

Driving a lot on snow an ice, I very much appreciate the TCS. I think SAAB has one of the better systems out there. It’s not as good as AWD, but is a big plus at a fraction of the cost.

I consider the front seats adequate but I long for my 9000T seats.

Happy and safe New Year to all.








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• Stuff You Like , Don't Like?, Gadget Man, Thu, 3 Jan 2002 17:39:54
  • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like?, Douglas, Mon, 7 Jan 2002 12:49:26
  • Night Panel button should be on the steering wheel, Jim, Sat, 5 Jan 2002 20:42:39
    • Re: Night Panel button should be on the steering wheel, jm, Sun, 6 Jan 2002 07:38:16
  • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like?, Polaris, Sat, 5 Jan 2002 13:05:28 <-- Viewing This Message
  • See this recent thread for similar discussion ..., Douglas, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 18:30:36
  • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like?, BillC, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 18:10:31
  • well..., Bob M, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 16:19:25
  • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like?, 2Slow, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:36:14
    • What is yaw control?, Dennis, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:38:32
      • Re: What is yaw control?, Andrew Gay, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:50:08
        • Re: What is yaw control?, 2Slow, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 18:55:20
  • There is a reason the steering wheel isn't lit..., Ken F, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:54:36
    • Agree, Polaris, Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:19:02
    • Re: There is a reason the steering wheel isn't lit..., PaulF, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 18:05:33
      • Re: There is a reason the steering wheel isn't lit..., mlc , Sat, 5 Jan 2002 02:39:41
    • Re: There is a reason the steering wheel isn't lit..., Douglas, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:00:15
      • The buttons..., Bob M, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 16:26:04
  • Stuff I like and don't..., Coolknight, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 08:16:13
  • A few things the 9-3 does better:, TheGens, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 03:24:02
    • Re: A few things the 9-3 does better:, Polaris, Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:16:02
    • Some other missing points, Yury, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 06:49:33
  • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like? (kind of long), JimW, Thu, 3 Jan 2002 18:43:41
    • Ignition Key, Roger (NAWC), Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:02:15
    • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like? (kind of long), Paul , Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:42:35
      • You CAN get fresh air without heating or cooling!, TheGens, Sat, 5 Jan 2002 02:22:31
        • Re: You CAN get fresh air without heating or cooling!, Paul , Sun, 6 Jan 2002 12:27:32
        • Or you can open a window or the sunroof :) nm, Ken F, Sat, 5 Jan 2002 16:04:25
          • Re: Or you can open a window or the sunroof :) nm, Paul , Sun, 6 Jan 2002 12:32:03
    • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like? (kind of long), Lou, Thu, 3 Jan 2002 19:17:33
      • Re: Hands Free Phone package, Alan, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 21:27:48
      • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like? (kind of long), jm, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 01:17:16
        • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like? (kind of long), Andrew Gay, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 04:49:41
      • Re: Stuff You Like , Don't Like? (kind of long), stevec, Thu, 3 Jan 2002 22:29:17
    • Re: Folding the rear seats down, John Davies, Thu, 3 Jan 2002 19:04:37
      • Re: Folding the rear seats down, JimW, Fri, 4 Jan 2002 15:22:27

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