Date: Thu, 09 Nov 00 00:07:35 GMT From: amesnopsamrak.demon.co.uk (Andrew Stephenson) Subject: Re: Doubts about the 9-3's "nervousness"
In article <3A09D71A.51ACBB96nopsamcom> mweinopsamcom "Four Weis" writes: > Saabs traditionally have focused more on handling than a soft, > comfortable ride. I drove a '86 900 for 15 years and to the > day I sold it, it had no body roll on turns and no dive on > braking. If you don't like this type of ride, then don't buy a > Saab. Don't get me wrong, the 9-3's handling was excellent. The ride was disappointingly harsh. This, and reasons for it, have been well covered in other postings, so I won't go on about it here. > I understand a Toyota Camry (205/65 15" tyres are standard) has > a very smooth, soft ride. You might try this car and see if > this is really what you want. [...] The only Camry I ever rode in was a friend's and he was driving. Yes, it was cozily slushy in the ride it gave, a bit like a fat wad of foam rubber, not my taste. But thanks for the pointer. -- Andrew Stephenson