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Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 20:35:57 GMT
From: "sdf" <sdfnospamo.com>
Subject: Re: Any comments about a 98 900 S convert.?


"The Malt Hound" TqSdnYX40JTpO5bfRVn-uwnospamphia.com... > > "ma_twain" <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote in message > news:42099CEA.3050501nospamo.com... >> Mark & Lyssa Whitson wrote: >> >>> I am thinking about buying a 1998 900 S convertible, S model, 2.3l, >>> normally >>> aspirated, 4-cylinder. I've never owned a Saab. Anything I should know >>> or >>> look for before buying? Thanks in advance for your suggestions. >>> >>> MW >>> >>> >> >> Lets go back further - have you owned a convertible before? The Saab >> convertibles are among the nicer convertibles. They have the glass rear >> window and the tops are capable of handling winters - it is a Saab after >> all. Back to the first question - the visibility with the top up is >> terrible compared to a sedan. The glass rear window is small. With the >> top down the visibility is great. The luggage space compared to a >> hatchback is terrible with the top up. With the top down you can carry >> large lightweight items. >> >> I passed on a newer Saab convertible for the visibility and space issues. >> I got a hatchback instead. I also noticed the body flex, more than the >> same car in a hatchback or sedan. The flex was not enough to be a >> purchasing factor. > > It was for me. See below > >> If I could own the convertible as a "spare" car - to be driven for fun on >> warm, sunny weekends - I would buy the Saab convertible. >> > > I did, and sold it. > > Last winter I bought a 2000 9-3SE CV HOT w/ 5-speed and 60k miles. Silver > and charcoal. Very nice car. I did some things to fix it up a bit over > the winter, like putting new alloy wheels and tires on it and replacing > the shocks all around. Then when I got it out on the road in the spring I > was underwhelmed. The chassis flex (cowl shake), sloppy shifter, torque > steering, and especially the delayed response when you release the > throttle were all factors that convinced me to sell the 9-3 (at a tidy > profit including all expenses I might add) and look for a different > "summer toy" car. > > I bought myself a 97 Z3 2.8 5 speed (<20k miles) instead. Night and day > in the handling department. The SAAB had the edge in raw power though... > > -Fred W Horses for courses. Firstly, who buys a convertible because they handle well? The SAAB, despite feeling somewhat loose, is safe. Secondly, I'm sure the Z3 is a nice car, but I don't know that my kids would think so, as we drive off without them. If I wanted something that blasted through the corners, and I didn't need the space, I'd still be riding my Ducati!

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