Date: 28 Oct 1997 02:47:37 GMT From: "Duane Dostie" <ddostienopsamtiernet.net> Subject: Re: 1997 900 SE 5spd vs 1998 900 SE 5spd
> My girlfriend and I are looking at replacing her current car > (Oldsmobile Cutlass) with a Saab 900 SE. Big jump, Oldsmobile to Saab. If you want her in one pice in the event of an accident-Saab. . > The only difference that I'm aware of between the '97 and '98 is the > new hydraulic clutch in the '98. Significant improvement. Cables have a propensity for breakage. Sure hydraulic systems leak but I find both of my hydraulic clutches eminently serviceable. A hydraulic clutch is proven Saab technology vs. that of cables. Sort of a V6 vs. Turbo! 4 argument > Is there any reason to not save the extra $$$ and get a '98? Are > there any other significant changes for '98? Were there problems with > the older mechanical clutches? No the '98 is one of the greatest opportunities that has occurred in the Auto-consumer's world that I can recall, though I am new to this Saab thing so haven't seen much.