Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 07:16:23 -0500 From: "Fred W." <Fred.Willsnospampam myrealbox.com> Subject: Re: Thinking of buying a 900 Auto any thoughts?
"Bob" <uctraingNOSPAMnospamanet.com> wrote in message news:5qph50tojovp8uuk90gfoeuevqf1h8v34rnospamcom... > DO you really want an auto ? I would only buy a Saab 4 with a turbo... > and a turbo does not go real well with an automatic as both have > low RPM/torque issues. Not real comfortable pulling out in traffic. Not sure where you got this idea from... Although the autobox will keep the engine rpms relatively low, the turbocharged SAAB 4 cylinder engines have excellent low rpm torque. That is (was) the entire design goal for these engines according to SAAB. While I do agree that the fun factor is increased dramatically by having a manual transmission, and generally prefer one in my cars, an automatic (for those who need one) matched to these engines is fine. -Fred W '00 9-3SE Cv (5 speed) '93 9000CSET (auto)