Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 11:14:23 -0400 From: "Kenneth S." <nimrodnopsams.com> Subject: Re: 1999 9-3 conv. rattles and squeaks
Bob wrote: > > On Fri, 10 Aug 2001 21:31:14 -0400, "Kenneth S." <nimrodnopsams.com> > wrote: > > > However, I do wonder whether, if I'd bought -- say -- a Subaru wagon > >with leather seats, there would be any noises of this kind. I suspect > >not. > > Yeah, but you'd be driving a Subaru > > Bob So? I find it a little peculiar that the deficiencies of Saabs are supposed to be excused by their superior qualities, allegedly shared by no other vehicles. If that is the attitude of Saab management and Saab dealers, the outlook for the company is not rosy. Perhaps the GM management will bring a more utilitarian approach to Saab, just as Ford's acquisition of Jaguar remedied the quality problems Jaguars had (and I speak as someone who has always admired Jaguars, and found the XK-E to be the most exciting car I have ever driven). I bought my 1996 Saab 900SE just over six months ago. I wanted a medium-sized front-wheel drive four-door hatchback, and (unlike the situation in Europe) there are almost no such vehicles on the U.S. market. I had quite a number of irritating problems after I bought the car, but I have now -- I hope -- had them fixed, and I still think the basic concept of the car is right. However, there are several shortcomings in the execution of the concept, and squeaks and rattles is one. Strangely enough, in view of the fact that the car is Swedish-engineered, there are several unnecessarily gimmicky touches about it, e.g. the idiotic climate-control system, but some of the basics (such as a smooth, quiet engine) are lacking.
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