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Some answers....
Posted by Plasticman (more from Plasticman) on Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:13:19
In Reply to: As much as I like BMWs M3 and M5s and so on..., Coolknight, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 05:50:31
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This is a Saab vs. BMW post...lets keep the sights on target.
1. To say the "all" BMW gearboxes have problems is like saying all 2.3LPT smoke.
2. You would still be safer in a BMW than a Golf...it would just cost more to repair. (Non Saab vs. BMW)
3. BMW has yet to master AWD, but the newest generation of iX is step in the right direction. Saab doesn't even offer AWD, and should.
4. Turbos in race cars make sense since the engine is always driven in the "sweet spot" of the RPM/Boost range. Daily driving on streets does not give you this. The result can be turbo lag, boost surge, and general inconsistencies of smooth driving. Normally aspirated I6 motors do not have this problem.
5. This is a non Saab vs. BMW statement. A BMW could out manuever a Saab in all but snow/ice covered roads, specifically the twisted kind. 50/50 weight distribution is one of BMW's first considerations when designing a vehicle.
6. When discussing electronic problems, both BMW and Saab could improve. The SID with its numerous headlight failure warnings and BMW's (un)powered seats have issues. (Saab vs. BMW: Tie)
It is not my intention to dismiss Saabs. I would not have just bought one for my wife if I thought they were crap. Everyone's opinion is different, especially when it comes to cars. Lets just keep this friendly bantor.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, PaulD, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:49:57
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, J, Sun, 8 Sep 2002 15:56:36
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, Doug, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 07:59:03
- My problem with BMW..., Bob M, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 13:52:32
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, Lou, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:01:58
- An Aero for $43k? $US? Then you didn't even try!, redirector, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 09:43:28
- Re: An Aero for $43k? $US? Then you didn't even try!, Andrew gay, Wed, 30 Jan 2002 10:11:44
- Re: An Aero for $43k? $US? Then you didn't even try!, Doug, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 13:49:24
- Re: An Aero for $43k? $US? Then you didn't even try!, Doug, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 11:14:10
- $35000 for an Aero? Last month? Really? Where?, BernieC, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:51:02
- I agree with you completely, or almost completely..., TKC, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 08:49:23
- As much as I like BMWs M3 and M5s and so on..., Coolknight, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 05:50:31
- Some answers...., Plasticman, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:13:19 <-- Viewing This Message
- You will all hate me for this...a BMW perspective, Plasticman, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:03:53
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, Paul
, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:08:45 - Well, have you tried driving uphill in a front..., TKC, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 15:30:19
- Huh?, Sieglo, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 18:59:39
- 10 years of technology advance . . ., Jim, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:47:24
- Oh dear. I have both (more), Bevan, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:30:08
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, james, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:07:29
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, BernieC, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 12:31:12
- As a BMW owner, I agree. But the debate isn't over., Plasticman, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 12:08:43
- Re: Why Saab is better than BMW - At least to me!, Lou, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:57:23
- This is funny, and so true!!, Polaris, Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:38:22
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