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Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 19:31:32 GMT
From: "TKART" <TKartchnernopsam.com>
Subject: Re: Saab info


Volvo's reliability has been proven to me and there Automatic Transmissions are pretty good I am concerned with Saab's Autos, In Southern California I just dont know with all our traffic and hills if I want a manual. Jeff Goodin wrote in message ... >"TKART" <TKartchnernopsam.com> writes: > >> I am thinking bout purchasing a Saab or a Volvo, My only concern is that the >> Saab may not be a practical car for college student that has to travel from >> Southern California to Washington state. The other concern is why are Saabs >> fun to drive, is it just cause they handle so well, should I expect high >> repair costs. I am liking the price of used Saabs they seem to be a little >> less than used Volvos. Although I like the exterior styling of the 9000 I >> think that the ignition in the 900 is really cool. But I want to see >> pictures of the interior of both the early 90's 9000 and 900, The nearest >> Saab dealer is about 30 minutes away so I would like to see them before I >> drive one. I have also heard that Volvos seem to be a little more solid >> feeling(not in handling, just in driving), If you could just help me get >> more info on Saabs. > >If you want practical, buy a honda. Neither a volvo or a saab will be as >reliable/inexpensive to maintain. > >If you want a tank, buy a volvo - the wagons can haul a ton of stuff to/from >school. I had a saab and a volvo 240 dl. Felt at least as in control in >the saab if not more. The volvo has got to be heavier, but the saab was not >less solid feeling on the road. > >If you want a fun, unique looking car - buy a saab. I loved my 900 and >sometimes wish I still had it. The hatchback can haul quite a bit with >the seat down. Another thing I loved about my saab was how comfortable it >was on long trips. > >Don't know about going to see one where you are though. www.saabs.com has >lots of exterior pics. > >-- >Jeff.

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