Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 12:49:33 GMT From: "Manic" <mmmanicnopsamail.com> Subject: Re: '98 900 vs '99 9-3
I was hoping someone was going to say it. Thank you. (900 turbo = 9-3 + "1000 enhancements*") *enhancement = e.g. if the mirror is more aerodynamic on the 9-3, and the assembly of the mirror has 15 different parts compared to the 900, including screws and seals, you have 30 new "enhancements" to the car. Who knows how many new "enhancements" were added when they removed the analog clock? (9-3 owners: Don't get me wrong, there are a few significant differences to the car. But all you need is to stand 3 feet back to notice they aren't that dramatic*). *Dramatic = 9000 to 9-5. BlairDavid <blairdavidnopsamcom> wrote in message news:19990429224000.19978.00000166nopsam01.aol.com... > In article <7g7rkc$fqt$1nopsam3.Belgium.EU.net>, "KBB" > <kentbassbutlernopsamo.com> writes: > > > > >The 94-98 900 is probably one of the worst Saab ever. Based on an Opel > >platform ( GM Europe ), the 900 was a little bit the result of conflicts > >between Saab and GM. Reliability was among the design flaws of the design > >and the front suspension was really mediocre. > > Oh come on. First of all, reliability ratings for the 96-98 cars are excellent. > And, you are complaining about front suspension in a car without independent > rear suspension? The front suspension was fine, especially if aligned properly > to minimize following roadgrades. It's not a buick, you know. > > >The 9-3 is far superior to the 900 . The intent of Saab was to give more of > >the "old" Saab feeling and look to the 900 as well as further improve the > >ride and handling of the vehicle. An another reason was to improve the crash > >test performance of the 94-98 900, which were among the worst of any car !! > > Where do you get this stuff from? Crash test performance was excellent for > these cars. > > >You will find more effective side-impact airbags, much better headrests > > for rear impact protection ). > >The 9-3 should be considered as a " real" Saab, to the contrary of the 94-98 > >900, which was really a Opel Vectra in disguise! > > That's good since the 9-3 is essentially the same Opel chassis underneath. > > --Blair > >
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