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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 03:24:32 GMT
From: Dan <dannopsamam.com>
Subject: Re: New 9-3's ?


On or about 04/09/2003 4:24 AM, Nick P wrote: > "Dan" <dannopsamam.com> wrote in message > news:Ro4ka.26951$Je.447001nopsamter.rdc-kc.rr.com... > >>I am looking into a new car and the pickings are slim with the crap >>styling. I do like the the new 9-3 but wonder about build quality >>issues. I am looking for a solid car that requires little time in the >>shop. My mom has has 2000 9-5 wagon and it appears to be a good car. I >>love the welds. Is there a quality opinion on the street yet for the >>new 9-3? >> >> -- Dan >> > > > Hi Dan, > > I have had a 1.8t Vector since the beginning of Feb. I have done 7K miles > since then with no problems at all. The only grumble I have with the car is > that the gearing feels a bit too tall, which strangles the performance a bit > (I couldn't quite afford a 2.0t)!! And apart from a dashboard rattle left > over from a mobile phone install I am very happy. > Incidentally I am a convert from the VW camp where over the past two years I > have recieved really poor customer service. The first Saab dealer I went too > was a little complacent as well, but the second one couldn't do enough to > help. I would recommend them to anyone... > > Cheers > Nick > > What VW model and year did you have? Did you like the car, just not the service? I am also considering a Passat. I currently have a Ford Contour SVT which has had too many quality problems (ref Ford's current trouble). Dan

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