Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 22:37:16 GMT From: "Sean Barclay" <ksbarclaynopsamertel.net> Subject: Re: New 9-3 Sport saloon - Fuel Economy?
I get between 28 and 31. "news.mistral.co.uk" <jeff.nospamnopsamswell.co.uk> wrote in message news:3f66d851$0$12156$7b0f0fd3nopsamral.news.newnet.co.uk... > Hello! > > I am considering moving to the new Saab 9-3 from my current car (Lexus > IS200). The only negative thing I've heard about the 9-3 is that fuel > economy is supposed to be very poor - quoted in a recent magazine review as > 23-25mpg on a good day. > > Has anyone had experience first hand, either of the 1.8 or 2.0, preferably > with auto box attached. I currently get 28-34 combined with the Lex and > don't want to see my fuel bill increase too much if it can be helped. > > Any advice greatly appreciated. > > Thanks > >