Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 15:49:55 GMT From: Victor Roberts <VicnopsamrtsResearchInc.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 Wagon?
rboater wrote: > > It's time for a new wagon. My '91 FWD Camry has 207k miles and has seen > better days. Before that I had an '82 FWD Subaru GL that I put 225k on. I > live in the mountains of Colorado and have gotten by with the FWD, but > there have been times when I've thought that the next car I own will have > to have AWD. But the Outbacks leave me cold. The four is underpowered, as > is the six with just a four speed auto. I drove the Audi Allroad, which > was really fun, but the price and the abysmal mileage eliminate that one. > I think the Saab is a great car, fun to drive, good cargo space, good > mileage, turbos seem to work well for the mountains (besides, I like > quirky); and it's at a great price right now. My only hesitation is the > FWD, and perhaps the clearance. Any thoughts from anyone who drives one in > the mountains, in the snow, lousy dirt roads, etc? Any helpful thoughts > will be appreciated. I live in upstate NY where we have lots of snow for parts of the year. I had a 1984 Saab 900 which I loved to drive, but it got stuck in snow and mud that is no problem for my 1997 Subaru Outback. I would choose the Saab any day over the Subaru for dry roads or rain. It was the best car I ever drove, as far as the whole driving experience was concerned. However, for snow and mud, there is nothing that comes close to 4WD or AWD. -- Vic Roberts
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