Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 20:00:21 +0100 From: Kevin Lee <krlnopsamia4.co.uk> Subject: Re: 900 vs 9000
On Mon, 08 May 2000 14:40:04 GMT, Kalman Rubinson <kr4nopsamnyu.edu> wrote: >Robert Brown <rjbnopsamnetnospam.se> wrote: >> Visible differences between NG 900 and 9-3 include bumpers, shut lines for >> the lower part of the hatchback, placement of the rear licence plate, >> grille design, and placement of centre tail light. Some say that the 9-3 is >> a much better car than the NG 900 handlingwise, but there are sure to be >> some that disagree. > >As someone who has owned and driven both, I will assert that the 9-3 is better in >handling and suspension. It also has adjustable intermittant wipers and a usable >but not completely successful cup-holder, fwiw. I got better mileage with the >NG900, though. > >Kal Just out of Interest in the latest UK JD Power survey for our "R" (98) registered cars the 9-3 came lower in the polls than the 900 by one point . The 9-3 was marked down for poor fuel perfomance and electrical problems for which the 900 did better !. The 9-5 also achieved a lower score than the 9000. Kevin Lee home page:www.keltia4.co.uk