Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 20:29:20 +0000 From: MIck X <xnopsams.karoo.co.uk> Subject: Re: new 9-3 Convertible
pablo wrote: > Diffeent cars for different environments and different priorities. > > I am extremely happy with a '02 9-3 convertible, and no one can make a > rational argument that it is a less practical car than my previous car, a > Jaguar XJR. The 9-3 is quiet enough to be absolutely suitable for long > distance drives. (Don't forget we seldom do more than 85mph in California, > and that is pushing it). And while the body flexes more -the only true > criticism offered thus far- I don't fool myself into thinking I will take > the car on track days. Moreover, having also been in the old 9-3 hatchback, > I don't think the differences in driving nature all too striking. > > It is what I'd regard as a perfect California car. If I lived in the inner > city and had to park the car out every night - different story. > > ....pablo > > > Too true P U hit the nail on the head