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The new V6 in the 9-3 has nothing in common with the V6 engines which have been used in previous saabs. It's a brand new all alloy V6 with a huge tuning potential. With simple bolt on mods it's good for 400-500 hp. If you go completely bonkers 1000 HP is achievable (need dry sump lubrication etc). On top of this you have the excellent new AWD system with electronic diffs etc.
So my picks would be:
New car: 9-3 Turbo X, tuned to ~600 HP, outstanding handling and grip, but less space and less practical than the 9000. Maybe a 9-3 Turbo X combi..
Used car: 9000 Aero with ~400 HP for longer trips and hauling stuff.
I still prefer the looks and style of the 9000 and the Aero seats are unbeatable. FWD just isn't that suitable for high power though :(
Posts in this Thread:
- What would you buy, Gargoyle, Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:50:48
- Re: What would you buy, Talladega900, Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:32:13
- How about a 96?, Jonathan Scupin , Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:39:42
- New or Used?, RBatsch, Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:15:57
- Re: 2008 Turbo X, AT, Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:55:51
- Re: What would you buy, skinters, Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:18:47
- Going Mad, Gargoyle, Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:47:07
- that should have read 9-3 not 99, Gargoyle, Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:06:56
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