Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 23:17:12 +0100 From: "TimH" <timhnopsamhries45.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Re: is it wise?
No, don't buy it! Buy something cheaper and a bit les reliable first. When he's learned a bit about the inadequacies of other cars then let him help buy the Saab, and appreciate it. So there. "Four Weis" <mweinopsamcom> wrote in message news:38E9E330.6E2935F6nopsamcom... > Do you want to adopt another child? I think it is absolutely wonderful that you > care about your son and have the money to pay for college and a new Saab. > > Just one thing to remember about FWD cars and snow - ground clearance! I > learned the hard way that FWD cars can pull themselves into deep snow get > stuck. I could not back out and was digging out while a RWD van with the ground > clearance drove by without any problems. Eventually I got smart, I learned to > use four real snow tires and not drive when the snow was over the bumper of the > car. If you must drive in deep snow, I would think about finding an appropriate > vehicle. Once the roads are plowed, the Saab is a great car and a safe car - go > for it! > > cricket wrote: > > > Hi- > > I am thinking of buying my son, a college student, a 2000 9-3 that I found > > in our local dealership- a good deal with the 3.9% financing. I am a bit > > concerned of the things I hear around town regarding the cost of replacement > > parts. Does one generally have to purchase many parts while the car is under > > new car warranty? > > We have lots of snow here and I liked the safety aspect of this car. I would > > appreciate any comments, advice or general comments you would care to share. > > Thank you! >
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