Re: do new saabs still feel like saabs - Saab 9-3SS Bulletin Board - Saabnet.com
The banner above is an advertisment - if it asks you to download software, please ignore.
Site News -
4/9 Saab Owners' Convention Day Pass Raffle |
3/26 M Car Covers (by State of Nine)
[General |
Members |
C900 |
9000 |
NG900 & OG93 |
93 |
95 |
NG95 |
99 |
Sonett |
Vintage Models |
Clubs |
Other Cars |
FAQs |
Gifts |
Member Photo Galleries |
Member Directory |
Classifieds |
Manuals |
*Buddy Registry |
*Mileage Registry |
Polls |
What's New |
Raffle |
Photo of the Month |
Sponsors]
[Main 93 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ |
Post Followup ]
Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos
Re: do new saabs still feel like saabs
Posted by Wayne D [Email] (more from Wayne D) on Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:50:43
In Reply to: do new saabs still feel like saabs, Eric, Thu, 4 Aug 2005 08:11:08
Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup
The new SAABS are nice but it is clear that some of the details are more mainstream at expense of function. Window switches should be in the center console not on the armrest like now, weather radio should still be included, Compared to the last 9-3's - there are some bling bling things about the dashboard, older SAABS were all business, no bling. The whole arc, linear, vector naming thing sounds decidedly Americanized. Buttons on the steering wheel that don't do anything are annoying. Other details like night panel and rear fog light are retained and the cooled glovebox is a nice new detail.
That said, my 04 Arc Conv, is a much nicer handling car than either of my other older 9-3's while retaining a European feel. Styling is a personal matter, I think the new one looks at least as good, but I think the fenders should flair a bit more to give it a more powerful look. The build quality seems better now. My 04 was in the shop 1 time since I have had it (14K miles) while both my other 9-3's older style were in the shop numerous times for minor fixes. I would like to see a 3 door or at least a 2 door version to battle againt the 3 series coupe.
posted by 24.28.44...
Posts in this Thread:
- do new saabs still feel like saabs, Eric, Thu, 4 Aug 2005 08:11:08
- Re: do new saabs still feel like saabs, Wayne D, Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:50:43 <-- Viewing This Message
- stuck in the past?, damien, Fri, 5 Aug 2005 09:47:02
- heh heh - people used to ask that about your 1999..., Scott Paterson
, Thu, 4 Aug 2005 18:57:19 - Better than ever....., Mike Lynch
, Thu, 4 Aug 2005 12:50:20 - Re: do new saabs still feel like saabs, Charlemon, Thu, 4 Aug 2005 09:19:50
Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup
Post a Followup
No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.
StateOfNine.com
 |
SaabClub.com
 |
Jak Stoll Performance
 |
M Car Covers
 |
Ad Available
 |
Random Saabnet.com Member Gallery Photos (Click Image)
This is a moderated bulletin board - Posting is a privilege, not a right.
Unsolicited commercial postings are not allowed (no spam). Please, no For Sale or Wanted postings, SERIOUSLY.
Classifieds are to be listed in The Saab Network Classifieds pages.
This is a problem solving forum for over 250,000 Saab owners, so expect to see
problems discussed here even though our cars are generally very reliable. This is not an anything goes
type of forum. Saabnet.com has been a moderated forum since 1988. For usage guidelines, see the
Saabnet.com Mission and Purpose Page. Please remember that you are
not anonymous. Site Contact | Site Donations | Other Sites by SP -
Poverty2Prosperity.org | Run Club Menlo Park | ScreenBot
Site Members do not see red text instructions, bottom of the page anchor ads, or box ads.
Click here to see all
the Site Membership Benefits!