Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 16:14:04 GMT From: John Davies <johndaviesNOSPAMnopsam.net> Subject: Re: 2002 95 Aero In the Rain - How does it do?
On 3 Mar 2002 23:49:29 -0800, lobolobo99nopsamail.com (James McNiff) wrote: >I am thinking of buying a 2002 95 Aero and am wondering what people's >experience has been running the car in the rain. Where I live it rains >a lot. I have heard that the stock tires are not too great in snow, >but I am wondering what all of that HP and torque will do in the turns >in the rain. > >Feedback is appreciated, as well as overall reliability - not a >trivial purchase for me, and I intend to keep it for over 100k miles, >and there are only 2 SAAB shops within 50 miles of where I live. > >Thanks in advance... > >JM I don't have any complaints with the stock hi-po tires on my 2001 Aero Wagon (other than the excessive noise on rough surfaces), and it rains a lot here too. 75 or 80 mph in the wet feels secure and confidence inspiring, though you do have to remember the perils of driving fast in marginal conditions. The traction control will kick in on turns or hard acceleration, but it is unobtrusive and pain-free. It just feels as if the car has lost about 50 hp until you let up on the gas. A good set of rain-specilfic tires would be a good idea. You could work a deal with the salesman to swap them or just wait until you wear out the originals. Dunlop SP9000s would be a good choice, IMHO. You definitely need winter tires if you drive in more than a dusting of snow. Or leave the car in the garage and take a cab on the really bad days. You should not be exposing your baby to those conditions anyway ;) I only have 11,500 miles on my car, but other than a couple of issues that were corrected promptly by the dealer, it has been fault free and a joy to own. I plan on keeping the car for 10 or more years. I will buy an extended warranty, though. It is an expensive car to repair. John Davies Monroe WA USA 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4
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