Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 16:05:20 -0000 From: "Matt" <nospamnopsamam.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Re: Classic 900 v 9-3 ?
"ma_twain" <ma_twainnopsamo.com> wrote in message news:3FC7E800.8030804nopsamo.com... > The 9-3 would make a good alternative, but I would not buy it new. For > the same money as a new 9-3, you have many other choices. But, since > Saabs don't hold their value, a previously owned 9-3 makes a good car. > Now for the pros and cons, only my opinion: > 1. You can't beat the big curved windshield of a Classic or the > visibility out of the back. Any of the current models, Toyota, Saab, > Nissan etc all seem to have the flat front windshield and the high back > end (small rear window=visibility issues), so any of the current cars > have about the same visibility, 9-3 included. > 2. The current models have glass sun roofs while the Classics have steel > sun roofs. Why is this important? It could cost your life or cause > injuries. I had another car with a glass run roof. A tree fell on the > roof while I was driving. The glass sun roof shattered, it is not > laminated glass. If I did not have inside cover closed the glass pieces > would have sprayed all over me. However - you won't be able to get a > steel sunroof in the current 9-3, so this is another point for the Classic. > 3. The unique engine arrangement of the Classic has been given credit > for its superior handling in the snow - but you know that already from > driving your Classic. > 4. The current 9-3 is as good any other car out there, but if I could > find a Classic I would buy one. I currently own two Classics and know > where a 1987 Silver (red leather)turbo 3 door hatchback is for sale in > the Northern Virginia area. > Matt wrote: > > > My old Classic 900 is sadly now nearing the point where it has to go to the > > great scrap yard in the sky :( > > > > I've been trying to find a low mileage Classic 900 to replace it but it > > looks like they're like hen's teeth! > > > > So, i'm starting to consider a 9-3, i've heard far too many negative things > > about GM's first incarnation of the 900 to dismiss that > > > > What is the 9-3 like?, strengths/weaknesses?, how does it compare to the > > Classic 900?, would it make a good alternative? > > > > Ta > > > > Matt > > Is the boot (trunk) as big in the 9-3 as it is in the Classic 900?
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