Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:08:28 -0700 From: "John Weiss" <jrweissnopsamet*NOSPAM*.com> Subject: Re: Volvo or Saab?
Do you want a wagon or a hatchback? Is the Saab an automatic? If so, buy the Volvo -- the non-turbo engine and the 3-speed auto tranny is a MISERABLE combination for performance. Saabs with good preventive maintenance last forever, too. --------------------- John R. Weiss Seattle, WA Remove *NOSPAM* from address for e-mail reply Bob St. Hilaire wrote in message ... >Simple question? My wife and I are buying another car. Two models are >in the running: Volvo and Saab. Given the cost, we are looking in the >late model range of 1992 - 1993. Question is: Which car would you buy >and why? > >Choices: > >1992 Volvo 240DL Wagon with 160,000 miles - Cherry - $9,500.00 > >1993 Saab 900S 3dr Full Luxury Package with 100,000 miles - major cherry >- $9,500.00 > >If I were conviced this is a no-brainer I wouldn't bother posting. But >Saabs seem to have a rather devious reputation of being somewhat >unreliable. Volvo's, on the other hand, seem to just do their thing >forever.