Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 21:17:38 +0000 (UTC) From: "rover" <rovernopsammail.com> Subject: Re: 2001 SAAB SE Conv. vs. Volvo C70 HT Conv.
legaljazzguy <trevorjeffnopsamail.com> wrote in article <4b063064.0107191641.7e462c43nopsaming.google.com>... > I am stuck between the SAAB SE and the Volvo. I worry that the SAAB > that is due to get a GM-chasis version of the 9-3 will loose a > considerable amount of its value and cache in a couple of years, > leaving me with an overvalued car at the end of a lease or a car that > no one wants for the loan value if I purchase. its my understanding that the residual is better... > I suspect that this is not a big concern in the end, but with 0% > financing and a great lease rate being offered right now, it certainly > looks like they are pushing these cars off the lots as fast as they > can. In the end I want a convertible and the Volvo and SAAB are > competing head to head. get real, a 9-3 convertible is superior... > > So here is the question, should I go with the C70 which is a pretty > good convertible or the quirky and lovable SAAB 9-3 SE. If you have > thoughts, especially in light of expected 2003 model year improvements > to the SAAB, let me know. > > I would also like to hear any comments on the quality of the SAAB, > torque steer, cowl shake, wind noise, reliability, service. I live in > the Northern California area, so I am particularly interested in that > area. > i dont think there is anything 'quirky' about the 9-3, i wouldnt recommend the viggen unless you are prepared to take the viggen acadamy offered... the 9-3 i have had up to 115 on the nys thruway, and it handled marvelously, beating a beemer... its nose stayed firmly on the ground... it was also quiet enough to clearly hear my wife screaming... my only suggestion to you is to move far away from california...
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