Date: Sat, 05 May 2001 22:15:25 -0400 From: Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Considering first-ever Saab...viewpoints?
On Sat, 5 May 2001 04:10:06 -0400, "Daniel J. Stern" <dasternnopsamheadlamp.net> wrote: I love Saabs, but I think Mom needs something else: > particularly since she is quite short and >has difficulty gauging the position of a car with an extended rear >overhang (e.g. trunk) when parallel parking. Saabs (at least 9-3's) are not really good for short drivers. They are built more for larger folks. My wife is short and is not at all comfortable in my car. Visibility out the front and back is poor for short folks. The 9-5 may be better. >She is most assuredly NOT a performance-type driver. She's not even a >particularly *good* driver. Saabs require a little more active attention than some other cars. Not really a good fit for folks who don't think of driving as a hobby. If it was me buying a car for my Mom with the qualifications you mentioned, I'd buy her a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. Very reliable (easy on the budget) and very comfortable to drive. A Nissan Maxima would be another good choice, SE model for a firmer suspension. (Note:Earlier (pre-2000) Maximas don't have a fold down rear seat) Bob
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