Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:01:29 GMT From: Nutmegger<Nutmeggernopsameja.com> Subject: Re: 2001 SAAB SE Conv. vs. Volvo C70 HT Conv.
In article <9jge10$mch$1nopsamnews.rcn.net>, Jeremy Brown says... > >Now for some opinions from one who has driven both... > >Saab 9-3: >Handles very well, good ride. With the top down it rides better, less rattle >and shaking than the Volvo. I did have some issuses with the automatic top >not closing easily. The Saab does share components with other GM Europe >vehicals (including the V6 engine found in Saturns), but I have seen prices >for the parts drop alot since GM took over (in my 85 & 86 900s). Great >exceleration an bountiful power makes the car real fun to to drive. This car >was a week long loaner from the dealer in 1999. The heated seats have level >settings in the Saab while the Volvo has one- well done. > >Volvo C70: >My mother owns a 2000, and loves it. My major hang ups with it are that the >rear window is useless, the Saab's was larger and easier to see out of, and >that with the top down its body shakes alot. Coolness factor: The memory >seats, it remebers your seat settings with the touch of a button. There are >separate climate controls for driver and passenger, the Sabb had all in one. >The hazard light switch is in a bad area, right in front of the shifter: >when you shift you can easily turn it on with your knuckles. My father loves >the service costs. From what I have seen they seem to about balance each >other out costwise. This is probly due to Ford's influence, since they >bought them. It has a strait 5 cylinder engine that has very good pick up. Yeah, I can agree with what you said - I've driven both also. It bugs me alot about the hazard light being right there, and the seperate climate controls seem a bit much. I found the Volvo had a more floaty feel, not as tight as the Saab - don't know if it was the tires or what. I also believe the Volvo engine is solid cast, no aluminum and that seems like a plus to me. Too bad Ford had to have their hand in it. > >Both have good and bad dealers, so do research about your locals. > >I like the Saab better. > >Jeremy > > ~J~
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