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Torn between keeping my '99 9-3 or getting the new '03
Posted by Alex Athanasiou (more from Alex Athanasiou) on Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:46:39
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The lease comes up on my 1999 9-3 in February. I am so torn, I don't know whether to turn it in for the new 9-3, or to keep it. Also, I'm worried if I drive the new 9-3 in October and like it, that will make my decision even harder. :( I'm also pondering some mods for my current 9-3.
Here is my reasoning regarding each car:
My '99 9-3:
-Hatchback and classic SAAB style
-I'm emotionally attached to it
-Cheaper to keep it, and do some mods (suspension, larger wheels, etc)
-I've taken amazing care of it, and its been reliable
-The thought of someone else driving my SAABrina bothers me.
BUT
-Its an automatic, I really wanted a stick
-rattles, minor pains in the a$$, how long will it last?
-Is that damn air distribution knob going to break again?
New '03 9-3:
-More modern car, ie better built, safer, better chassis, etc
-I'd get a stick
BUT
-Looks ok, but not like a SAAB to me
-Seems like it will be pretty common, I know of a lot of people, who have said they really want one, after seeing pics.
Ahhhh, I dunno what to do.
Anyway, here are some pics of my 99 9-3:
posted by 129.49.1...
My '99 Cayenne Red 9-3S
Posts in this Thread:
- Torn between keeping my '99 9-3 or getting the new '03, Alex Athanasiou, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:46:39 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Torn between keeping my '99 9-3 or getting the new '03, Kathy M., Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:30:30
- Don't drive the new 9-3. You'll never want to go back, Price, Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:00:11
- Nice car, we are the same, Ed NC, Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:07:05
- Re: Torn between keeping my '99 9-3 or getting the new '03, AdrianInFlorida, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:57:38
- Re: Torn between keeping my '99 9-3 or getting the new '03, JGN, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 13:10:43
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