Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 11:36:55 GMT From: "sdf" <sdfnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Any comments about a 98 900 S convert.?
"sdf" <sdfnospamo.com> wrote in message news:iGHOd.155103$K7.101175nospam-server.bigpond.net.au... > > "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. 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 bought a 2001 9-3 convertible 2 months ago (I'm in Australia, so I'm > enjoying the summer). I've never before had a car that makes me smile when > I think about it. Do it. You only live one! errr... once!
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