BMW 3-Series--particularly 325xi Sport Wagon. Great seats. Seems like a lot of car for the money considering the one on the floor was only about $32k with some options that I definitely don't need. And this car scored best in class for IIHS crash testing.

Volkswagen Passat--Seemed like a lot of car for the money. Nicely appointed with a high quality feel to the interior. Roomy interior.

Infiniti G35--not available until March but it looks very impressive. It's based on the new Nissan Z which is based on the Japanese market Skyline so it has a nice performance heritage. I'll drive one in a few months. I've owned 3 Infiniti's and the experience was very good.

Toyota Camry--I've never owned one or even sat in one before Saturday but it's easy to see why it's the best-selling car in America. Great value. Lots of content in a car that's thousands of dollars less than a 9-5.

Nissan Altima--Wow, it's a lot of car for a great price. I'd really be interested in driving the 240hp version. I really wasn't expecting much so I found it very impressive.

Nissan Maxima--I hated the looks of it when it first came out but it has grown on me. Plus you can get it with 260hp and a six-speed. Again, it seems like a pretty decent value. There will probably be deals to be had because the Altima will steal so many sales from the Maxima.

Subaru Outback VDC--Much better than I thought it would be. I was expecting a lower level of interior quality. My wife liked it quite a bit also. Plus it's hard to beat awd. And I can get it at dealer invoice.

Subaru Impreza WRX--It will probably replace my Viggen at the end of this year. I test drove one not too long ago and I was quite impressed. Biggest difference between the Viggen and the WRX--chassis rigidity. The WRX feels like it's made out of a billet of material compared to the 9-3. Similar performance for $10,000 less and all wheel drive to boot. I can also get this car at dealer invoice.

Biggest disappointment--Audi A4. That car is just WAY too small.

The "new" 9-5 just isn't much of an improvement over my current 9-5 to get me excited. They made improvements to things that I thought were already fine.

So, feel free to critique. Your mileage and your opinions may vary.

pmr
'99 9-3 Viggen
'99 9-5 SE V6

posted by 65.204.8...

• Saab at NAIAS--big disappointment., pmr, Sun, 13 Jan 2002 11:55:28
  • Re: Saab at NAIAS--big disappointment., Erik, Wed, 16 Jan 2002 17:13:19
  • going this week, jim, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 19:16:39
  • Re: Saab at NAIAS--big disappointment., Dan Wyman, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 12:01:10
    • I'm reluctant to say because..., pmr, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 12:42:27
      • PMR- Don't worry about it!, Brian, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:10:06
        • In no particular order..., pmr, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:37:37 <-- Viewing This Message
          • Just sold a Passat 1.8T to buy a Viggen, Hood, Tue, 15 Jan 2002 14:16:39
          • Good Job, pmr! My critique..., Brian, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:24:02
          • G35, Alex, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 16:43:37
          • And I forgot one..., pmr, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:47:45
  • So am I to understand that you are saying... >>, Dinger, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 09:42:35
    • Nope, that's not it at all., pmr, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:51:12
      • Re: Nope, that's not it at all., Ron H, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:20:43
        • "The Faithful", Ricky J, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 14:48:37
        • Correct me if I'm wrong..., pmr, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:41:24
      • Ah yes I would have to agree with you on...>>,, Dinger, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 12:18:15
        • I meant from a product offering standpoint. n/m, pmr, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 12:37:37
  • Attendence was down., Norm 9-5 Aero, Sun, 13 Jan 2002 14:53:39
    • Nice pics--Brittany misses you-You still looking at>, DougM , Mon, 14 Jan 2002 07:42:47
      • Yup!, Norm 9-5 Aero, Mon, 14 Jan 2002 11:36:44
        • Norm>I will be there. And maybe Britt. Bringing the>, DougM , Mon, 14 Jan 2002 22:51:19
          • Cool! That might work great for track days! nm, Norm 9-5 Aero, Tue, 15 Jan 2002 23:43:26
  • Re: Saab at NAIAS, Ian Glenday , Sun, 13 Jan 2002 13:14:28
  • Saab @ LA Auto Show, Ditto, Ricky J, Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:45:32
  • Re: Saab at NAIAS--big disappointment., Brian, Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:28:42

No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.

• Prev by Date: (none)
• Next by Date: (none)
• Main General Bulletin Board

StateOfNine.com

SaabClub.com

Jak Stoll Performance

M Car Covers

Ad Available

The content on this site may not be republished without permission. Copyright © 1988-2024 - The Saab Network - saabnet.com.
For usage guidelines, see the Mission & Privacy Notice.
[Contact | Site Map | Saabnet.com on Facebook | Saabnet.com on Twitter | Shop Amazon via TSN | Site Donations]

Random Saabnet.com Member Gallery Photos (Click Image)