Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 21:08:48 -0600 From: dxyzcnospamam.com Subject: Re: 9-3 Aero woes
On 12/30/2004 7:05 AM, news.cable.ntlworld.com wrote: > "murphwiz" <murphwiznospamVETHEOBVIOUShotmail.com> wrote in message > news:33SAd.483$2z1.450nospamfe3-gui.ntli.net... > >>Alistair wrote: >> >> >>>>>7 speed auto? Sounds like the auto doesn't suit this car. >>>> >>>>It's only a 5 speed auto on the Aero's? >>>>A 6 speed auto is available on the 1.9 TiD's 150bhp version. >>> >>> >>>no, the auto is indeed a 7 speed (well, actually a 5 plus 2)...it has two >>>more intermediate gears on the aero which is supposed to improve >>>acceleration. >>> >>> >> >>Can't find any info about this '7' speed trans, sounds like dealer speak >>for the torque convertor lockups? > > > The 7 speed auto is referred to as the "Sentronic +2" and is only available > on the 9-3 Aero HOT. > It has 2 paddles on the steering for use in semi auto mode. To quote the > brochure " Two extra intermediate gears permit faster acceleration in > automatic mode and provides even sportier driving." A LOAD OF RUBBISH!! > The Aero HOT should have never been built with this box. If Saab wanted an > auto box on the Aero they should have gone the same route as the Golf GTi > DSG 6 speed automatic, I have driven one and the quick gear change makes > my Aero feel like an old Mercedes taxi. > Maybe you should have test drove tthe car before you bought. Either way, enjoy what you have; its a state of mind.