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My take on it
Posted by NateinAA [Email] (more from NateinAA) on Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:04:11
In Reply to: NG 900 or 9-3?, BS, Wed, 4 Jan 2006 15:15:18
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Mechanical issues aside I personally think the 9-3 is a more attractive car than the later NG900s. The restyled back end looks better, more modern, more... well... normal without the big reflective strip on the hatch (see below). Add in the SE body panels or a great color and it's one hell of a sharp looking car.
Early 9-3s do have some headgasket problems and yes the oil is important but the major problem, the DI cassette, is the same in every turbo 900/9-3 since 1994. If you buy an '00 or '01 you'll be part of the DIC recall in March and get an improved $300 part for free.
Good luck with your decision and in the end it'll still be a turbo Saab, you'll have fun driving it no matter what.
-NateinAA
'02 9-3SE (yes I'm biased)
Posts in this Thread:
- NG 900 or 9-3?, BS, Wed, 4 Jan 2006 15:15:18
- SE version of either........, Mike Lynch , Thu, 5 Jan 2006 16:01:20
- 9-3 (from a 900 owner), Peter , Thu, 5 Jan 2006 07:06:02
- Re: NG 900 or 9-3?, scott k, Wed, 4 Jan 2006 21:12:46
- My biggest gripe about the 9-3 is..., Finch, Wed, 4 Jan 2006 21:07:12
- My take on it, NateinAA, Wed, 4 Jan 2006 20:04:11 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: NG 900 or 9-3?, DER, Wed, 4 Jan 2006 19:09:00
- Re: NG 900 or 9-3?, Keith , Wed, 4 Jan 2006 18:01:47
- Re: NG 900 or 9-3?, Don L, Wed, 4 Jan 2006 17:13:02
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