Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:44:14 GMT From: Mark & Lyssa Whitson <mwhitsonnospamr.com> Subject: Re: Any comments about a 98 900 S convert.?
Thanks again for all the nice comments. I must admit: you are ALL right. I bought a 2000 model 9-3 convert last week. Moving up from a Honda Civic, I didn't know what "torque steer" was. I do now! Yes, the cowl shakes, but only when I ignore the fun I'm having with the top down and pay attention. The car is mainly for my wife, so having three extra seats to get the kids around was important, or else I might have looked at a two-seater. And I, too, gave up my bikes when the kids were old enough to demand rides, but so young it scared me to have them along. In sum, everything everybody said about the car is true, and I'm grateful for the good and timely input. Cheers! MW > From: "sdf" <sdfnospamo.com> > Organization: BigPond Internet Services > Newsgroups: alt.autos.saab > Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 10:57:02 GMT > Subject: Re: Any comments about a 98 900 S convert.? > > > "The Malt Hound" z5mdnQDn5LmvS5HfRVn-sQnospamphia.com... >> >> "sdf" <sdfnospamo.com> wrote in message >> news:NAPOd.155343$K7.29547nospam-server.bigpond.net.au... >> >>> Horses for courses. >> >> Huh? Is that like saying "That's why they have horse races?" > > Err- it's just a standard saying! >> >>> Firstly, who buys a convertible because they handle well? >> >> Ummm... That would be me! The Z3 handles quite well, thanks. > > But never as good as a tin-top. >> >>> The SAAB, despite feeling somewhat loose, is safe. >> >> But, who buys convertibles to be safe? ;-) > > Well, good point, but I wasn't talking about rollovers, just the process of > avoiding them. >> >>> 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. >> >> Even more of a reason to get a 2-seater! >> >> Actually, my kids all love the Z3. They drive it every chance they get >> (and when I let them). >> I think we may be at different life stages... My kids are all grown. > > Indeed, I still have parasites/loving teenagers. >> >>> If I wanted something that blasted through the corners, and I didn't need >>> the space, I'd still be riding my Ducati! >>> >> >> Oh man, I'm right with you there. I sold my last street bike (BMW K100RT) >> several years ago. That was a question of risk reward regarding safety. >> Even though I never rode it much in traffic, I always feared being slammed >> by some brain-dead driver. The 2-seat roadster allows a reasonable (IMO) >> compromise between open-air motoring and safety. >> >> -Fred W > I must admit, I have flagged the idea of a 2-seater on retirement! > (convertible, not bike!) > >
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