Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:52:59 +0100 From: H. <musicboxnopsamrider.co.uk> Subject: Re: 2001 9-3 SE Convertible in the Snow
I have driven my 2000MY 9-3lpt in 5 inches of snow in the UK, and also crossed europe and up into the french alps to ski in Val D-Isere. Handling was sharp, controllable, and comfortable. Driving on snow seemed no different from heavy surface water on a road. I used snow chains, which were fine. On Wed, 17 Oct 2001 10:49:25 -0700, Kate Riley <ktrileynopsamnk.berkeley.edu> wrote: >Hi, > >I am considering buying the saab '01 9-3 Convertible. I have a question >about performance in the snow. Currently, I live in Northern CA, no >snow here, but I ski a great deal in the winter. Lake Tahoe Area, >Yosemite Area. Right now I have a 4-wheel drive Ford Bronco, it handles >great going up the snowy narrow mountain passes. Does anybody have >experience with the 9-3 handling in these kind of conditions? Also, how >the 9-3 handles with chains placed on the front tires (I know not >chains, Saab designs some type of bungie wrap for the 9-3 because of low >clearance) > >Thank you in advance > >