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Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 19:13:47 +0200 From: "KBB" <kentbassbutlernopsamo.com> Subject: Re: Opinions on the 1999 Saab 9-3?
S. Smith <scottnopsambworld.com> a écrit dans le message : 37200a19.429545220nopsam.alt.net... > > My wife and I are looking at new cars right now, and after the > recent car show here, we've narrowed it down to a couple > that we feel strongly about, after reading consumer reports > and comparing prices and features. > > The 1999 Saab 9-3 is high on our list, although, we are not > sure if we should consider the turbo model or not. We do want > a sport coupe, and a hatchback would be fine. > > I'd like to get opinions, suggestions, etc. from some current 9-3 > owners, so here I am. > Eventhough the 9-3 has many qualities and lots of character, the latest crash test results from the insurance institute for highway safety completely turned me off: it is a shame that a company that has built its reputation on safety does sell a newly redesigned car that cannot achieve a "good" rating in crash tests. It doesn't make sense that a near 30k car should perform much worse than a cheap Lumina, Taurus or Camry ; especially knowing that the 9-5 is among the best performer in crash tests. --------------> Wait for the new Volvo S40 to arrive in the US : it's an handsome car with lots of character as well and it'll be cheaper than the 9-3
