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Used to have an allroad... Posted by MisplacedYankee [Email]

(#1756) [Profile/Gallery] (more from MisplacedYankee) on Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:40:04

In Reply to: To Saab or not to, Saab (again), that is the question., BRI, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:27:04 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

If you get a 6 speed manual with the 2.7T there isn't a performance drag. I made the mistake of getting the tiptronic which was disappointing and has terrible built-in lag (see audiworld boards). Very nice car except for the seats which are a let down compared to the aero and the Volvo XC. If you pursue the allroad and drive in NYC I would not get the dual spoke rims. Might want to check out the V8 option for the allroad -- I never drove it, but I bet it is nice.

My sister has a Volvo XC and I got the pleasure to drive it for 300 or so miles on a trip. I love the seats. Better than the 02 aero I have. Not a thrill ride, but not a bad option either. Volvos AWD is not as good as quattro.

Another option - BMW X5 - Great option if you don't need any cargo room.

Based on the bunch you listed and your criteria I think the allroad is your best option. The aero wagon is certainly nice, but I agree having two sets of tires etc can be a pain and FWD, while excellent in the snow, is not AWD.

As others suggested if you are willing to go Japanesse there are a lot of options....not my taste so I really don't have any comments on these cars.

2002 aero 5spd

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To Saab or not to, Saab (again), that is the question., BRI, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:27:04
- Let me throw this one in, however about a..., TKC, Tue, 18 Mar 2003 16:43:50
- Arc V6 Wagon, Jon in Chicago, Tue, 18 Mar 2003 14:03:00
- Same boat..., Steen, Tue, 18 Mar 2003 12:44:02
- Re: To Saab or not to, Saab (again), that is the question., AeroJT, Tue, 18 Mar 2003 07:58:00
- Re: To Saab or not to, Saab (again), that is the question., roger s., Tue, 18 Mar 2003 01:17:25
- Why not get another Saab?, phred, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 19:34:13
- Used to have an allroad..., MisplacedYankee , Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:40:04 <-- Viewing This Message
- Why not an Arc Wagon?!!, Ian Glenday , Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:38:46
  - Re: Why not an Arc Wagon--What about Volvo R?, BRI, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 22:32:37
    - I learned about Saab Engineering's beliefs, Ian Glenday , Mon, 17 Mar 2003 22:50:19
      - basic physics - 4 wheels =better traction, Keegs , Tue, 18 Mar 2003 00:29:46
        And that is why I walked away from those SUVs, Ian Glenday , Tue, 18 Mar 2003 15:04:44
        I completely agree, Keegs , Tue, 18 Mar 2003 19:39:15
        but going fast is the problem, Bob M, Tue, 18 Mar 2003 13:49:28
- an unlikely option, but ..., dip, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:48:19
  - Re: an unlikely option, but ...very interesting!, Catherine, Tue, 18 Mar 2003 13:32:20
- It was a similar decision for me..., bRAD, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:58:33
  - Is RS6 Avant going to be available over here?, dip, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:20:48
  - Re: It was a similar decision for me..., BRI, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:12:06
    - Sorry, I meant "S6"..., bRAD, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:36:10
- Nissan or Infiniti crossovers: FX something or Murano.., TKC, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:44:15
  - Nissan is definitely on a roll, keeton, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 22:12:05
    - Re: Nissan is still an SUV, BRI, Mon, 17 Mar 2003 22:28:17
      - Re: Nissan is still an SUV - but not the Murano, keeton, Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:40:45

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