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Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 14:30:41 -0000
From: "MJ Rabin" <MJRABINnopsamil.com>
Subject: Re: 9-3 $$$$$


Couldn't have said it better. However, I bought mine because it was a hell of a lot cheaper used. Jeff r600nopsamejanews.com wrote in message <73e5n7$fpm$1nopsam1.dejanews.com>... >No doubt the BMW handles better, although the new 3 doesn't handle as well as >the old. However, if you're looking for the perfect balance of performance, >safety, versatility and individulaity, then the Saab is your car. Here's why: > >1.Performance: It's new 200hp/209lbft (at just 2,100 rpm) engine allows the >9-3 to accelerate faster than the new 3 the Audi A4, etc... > >2.Safety: It's proven real-world safety record, based on studies of insurance >company accident records, not just lab crash tests (lowest injury rate of any >mid-size or smaller car in the U.S.) can't be ignored. > >3.Versatility: Neither can the amazing versatility -- it's got the largest >trunk of any car sold in the U.S. The hatchback means you can carry your >bikes inside the car instead of on the roof. > >4. Individuality: Finally, the 9-3 is perfect for those of us who admire and >covet the benefits that a BMW offers, but who are not inclined to associate >with a brand that has become the "social climbers choice". Of course not all >BMW drivers reflect this, but look around and you'll see that most owners >bought for prestige, not the excellent performance, handling and styling >characteristics that a BMW provides. > >Finally, a comparably-equipped 3-series is many thousands of dollars more... > >In article <7379hr$bp6$1nopsam1.dejanews.com>, > bazcahcnopsamejanews.com wrote: >> I don’t understand why everyone feels so defensive about their Saabs? Some >> people were downright offended! I’ve had two Saabs: old 900, and new 900 and >> although I felt that the old car was more solid, I equally enjoyed both. As a >> matter of fact I’ve had very few mechanical problems, only one major >> breakdowns in each car. I was also sure that when my lease was up, I’d buy >> another Saab, I was considering both 9-3 and 9-5. I drove them and felt like >> they were nice cars, 9-3 being more to my liking since it was smaller and >> felt more like a sports car, although, I really didn’t like the torque steer, >> especially when you need to come out of the corner fast. I had not driven a >> BMW then, and although always knew that they make superior handling cars, >> that manifested itself by winning all side by side comparisons with other >> cars of its class, thought like most of you here they are just the status >> symbols. To be fair, Saab convertible beat BMW 328I convertible in 94, but >> BMW won again this yet (per Car and Driver) magazine. Now you guys can argue >> that all the automotive press in the world, (American, British, Australian, >> German and Swedish is biased towards SAABs (they all prefer BMW 328I to 9-3 >> and 528I or 540I to 9-5) , but that is somewhat silly. Anyway, I drove both >> cars for myself, and at least to me, there is no comparison between the two. >> Has anybody who is so passionately defending SAAB driven new 328I or 528I? I >> might agree that on a daily commute to work there would be little difference >> between the two or Honda or Toyota, but take it to a twisted road and you >> will feel the difference. One caveat, however, those who live in places >> where it snows a lot, might do better with SAAB, although I don’t know why >> they don’t put traction control on 9-3, it may also help the torque steer. >> The rest of you don’t need FWD, BMW with traction control and snow tires will >> be fine for most situations. In conclusion, I think SAAB is a fine car, but >> it’s now a BMW. >> >> In article <3651FC59.F3Cnopsamnet>, >> jvanabranopsamnet wrote: >> > bazcahcnopsamejanews.com wrote: >> > > >> > > For $35,000 you get a new BMW 328i, it's much better car in terms >> > > of handling and performance. >> > > >> > >> > And you base this on what facts? >> > >> > -Justin >> > >> >> -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- >> http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own >> > >-----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- >http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own

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