Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 17:26:18 +0100 From: "Michael Arnold" <Michael.Arnold2nopsamin.net> Subject: Re: Please define quirky for me
Hi, I am one of the guilty persons to use the word "quirky". The official definition is "peculiarity of action or behavior", but in reference to this particular subject I would also add " peculiarity of design" as probably more relevent. In reply to the other question: No the two cars are totaly different. The 9-3 is based on the General Motors Vauxhall/Opel Calibra floorpan and in my opinion and many motoring magazines in the UK, this is its weakest point. Although it is a well made car, no way can anyone claim that it handles and rides as well as a 3 series BMW The 9-5 however is all SAAB, and again in my opinion is far superior. I understand that the 9-3 is called "Viggen" in America, if this is so then the 9-5 should be called "Grippen". The difference is that much! The consumer magazine "Which", here in UK only rates SAAB reliability as average, but nearly all makes of car these days are very reliable, so I don't think you need worry about breaking down every five minutes. Mike. UK sundancenopsamalias~net wrote in message <3761c8e8.14632862nopsam.mindspring.com>... >Hi, > >I'm considering purchasing my first Saab 9-3. I did a test drive and >thought it was really great. > >My only consideration at this point is that it is a reliable car. I >don't want to break down nor be taking many trips to the dealer for >all sorts of minor or major things. I've heard the Saab's referred to >as quirky in many writeups and don't really know what that means. My >dealer defined it as, well the taillights might blow more frequently >than on my present car but I'm not sure I believe that what that is >referring to. > >Another question I have is that I see really good writeups for the 9-5 >and not the 9-3 and wonder if it's basically the same car mechanically >or not other than the engine. > >Thanks for your comments
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