Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 03:34:31 -0600 From: Scott Nelsen <scottnopsamen.net> Subject: Re: Saab losing it's identity ?!
Actually, you could say that some of the Saab identity is seeping into GM. Take a look at the new Chevrolet Impala - there's a definite nod to the new 9-5, especially when viewed from the back. However, the new Impala is not near the quality of car that the 9-5 is... Scott 91 900S convertible 92 900S sedan Leroy Curtis wrote: > In article <383B4BAE.656215C0nopsamcom>, Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> writes > >Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Personally, I do not like the light > >clutch in the new Saabs and Volvos. > > I agree that too light a clutch is not a good thing, but after driving a > 97 900 in traffic for any length of time, my left leg is actually > painful. > > > As for the chassis flaws, I believe they > >are > >found on the 1995 900s. The older classic 900s handle just fine, mine take turns > >like it is on railroad tracks. > > Yes, but that's exactly the point. The new 900 wasn't as good in some > aspects as the car it replaced. The 9-3 is better, but still not as good > as it might be. > > > As far as the ride is concerned, I like it firm. > >I never enjoyed the feeling of being on a boat, rolling around on turns, looking > >at the sky when you accelerate and diving to the ground when you brake. > > > There's a difference between firmness and harshness. The problem with > the 900 was that the ride was on the harsh side, and the car wasn't > stiff enough in roll. > -- > Regards > > Leroy Curtis > > Please replace "nospam" with "baram" in my address if you wish to > reply by Email
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