Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 19:56:20 -0400 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: 2001 9-3 SE Convertible in the Snow
I drove a classic Saab with Pirelli Winter 190 snow tires - no chains or bungee cords - for 16 winters in the East Coast. The weather varied from ice to 2 feet of snow. The Saab was great in up to 12" of unplowed snow - after that I ran out of ground clearance and I could not push anymore snow. Maybe your 2001 9-3 will do as well, but there are people with the opinion that the unique engine placement in the classic 900 resulted in a better handling winter car. I also had a manual transmission, which meant I could start in 2nd, but that is what the winter mode for the automatics do anyway. Good luck with the Saab in the snow and enjoy the skiing. Kate Riley 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
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