Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 19:29:16 -0400 From: ptgrunnernopsamhlink.net (sCOOTer) Subject: Re: Some Viggen Considerations
In article <7nb638$iuo$1nopsam1.fast.net>, "John Roi" <astropodnopsam.net> wrote: > No doubt about it; the Viggen is a gorgeous car! The fit & finish are > first rate! The car does, however, require a little extra attention to > details from it's owners. Here are 4 points of caution that I have noticed: > 1. The front bumper spoiler has very low ground clearance. You really > have to watch those speed bumps & driveways! > 2. The low profile tires offer very little protection to the 17" wheels. > If you do a lot of parallel parking in the city, those beautiful, expensive > wheels will be toast in no time unless you are very careful! > 3. The sill panels appear to be particularly vulnerable to damage from > certain types of car lifts. You will really have to watch where you take the > car for tire service etc. if other than a Saab dealer! > 4. Towing. To tow this car, you must pop a panel from the front bumper & > screw in a tow hook (provided). The car can only be flat-bed towed to avoid > damage to the bumpers. If the city tows your car, you are out of luck! > Don't get me wrong.... I love my Viggen, but I'm afraid it's going to > make me even more neurotic than ever! John. > > -- > "And I'm hovering like a fly, waiting > for the windshield on the freeway." Hi, John: The Viggen sure looks nice in the pictures I've seen. I've not driven one, but the publicized performance disappoints me, the 0-60 mph mainly. I'm a very moderate driver actually, but there are times that some brute force is required. Especially, in Northern Virginia where every Red to Green turns into a drag race. I love my 95 Saab 900 Turbo Hatchback, but can you actually say the the Viggen is worth the $38,000 price? I'd enjoy hearing from you on that and any other comments about Viggen. Best to Email me directly. Thanks, Pete
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