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Tepid 9-3 Vector review from C&D Posted by Ron H [Email] (more from Ron H) on Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:27:57

In Reply to: Verdict at C&D, Highs=styling, who 'da thunk?...Scott P, Mike Lynch

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Just read the 9- 3 Vector review from C&D. Stats w/6sp manual tranny: 0-60 in 7.3secs, 1/4 in 15.4secs @ 93mph, brakes from 70 in 172ft, skidpad is 0.83top speed in 5th is 148mph.

Highs: Exterior styling, quick turbo response, sharp handling, excellent seats.

Lows: Slow shifting tranny, confusing twin dash displays, no htachback.

The Verdict: A capable sports sedan that is only a hatchback away from being truly unique.

Interesting they lament the missing hatchback that they were obviously not fond of.

They blamed the "numb shifter" and grinding 1st to 2nd shifts for its poorer than expected acceleration performance They liked its handling, yet fail to mention the unique ReAxs rear steering. The stereo controls confused them with its plethora of buttons and the menu driven options just to change from FM to AM, for example.

Other than that, it was a mixed review at best. Rather disappointing. The article itself could have been written better, though-as it leaves with no impression of if they really like the car or not. They claim it finished higher in the 10Best competition than any SAAB in recent memory, but failed to endorse or condemn the car in the end.

Any comments from other who've read it?

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Verdict at C&D, Highs=styling, who 'da thunk?...Scott P, Mike Lynch , Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:06:45
- Safety doesn't count at C&D, R&T or Motor Trend, David G. Mills, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 22:34:39
- You've got to be kidding..., Scott Paterson , Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:13:10
  - Re: You've got to be kidding..., Mike Lynch , Thu, 5 Dec 2002 21:44:31
    - Re: You've got to be kidding..., Scott Paterson , Thu, 5 Dec 2002 22:13:28
- Tepid 9-3 Vector review from C&D, Ron H, Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:27:57 <-- Viewing This Message
  - Re: Tepid 9-3 Vector review from C&D, Paul , Fri, 6 Dec 2002 18:52:46
  - Same ole' song and dance..., b.flippo, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 12:39:16
    - Re: Same ole' song and dance..., Ron H, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:12:23
      - Re: Same ole' song and dance... Long), barrydmd, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 16:49:02
      - You hit the nail squarely on the head. 100% . n/m, b.flippo, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:18:01
  - Motor Trend did not seem impressed either, bill h., Fri, 6 Dec 2002 08:40:52
    - Re: Motor Trend did not seem impressed either, Patrick, Mon, 9 Dec 2002 14:04:53
      - Re: 9-3 came in 3rd..., BillCSi, Mon, 9 Dec 2002 17:03:03
    - Not mentioned, of course, is ..., NAT, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 20:58:50
  - Shifter sounds like a press car issue....., Mike Lynch , Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:42:42
    - That's another beef. Don't you think ..., J, Thu, 5 Dec 2002 23:27:57
      - How many Vectors do you think are in the U.S.?, Price, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 10:14:48
        Re: How many Vectors do you think are in the U.S.?, Ron H, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:23:15
        You are right. There is only one in the U.S., Price, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:43:29
        #1 way to age test a vehicle=Give it to the press. n/m, b.flippo, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 12:01:48

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