Date: 26 Mar 2002 23:46:08 GMT From: jmel5nopsamcomnospam (JMEL5) Subject: Re: New 9-3 model??
>Just looked under a CTS recently. Front engine, Rear drive. Aluminum >everywhere on the suspension. Double wishbone front suspension. I do not >remember if it had independent rear, but the diff housing was definitely AL. The CTS does have an IRS. >The problem with this is that it is not a hatch, but a 3 box sedan! Well, that doesn't mean a hatch cannot be made out of the platform for the Saab. Platforms are pretty easily configurable. >The trunk opening is more 'mail slot' than anything else. Totally unworkable >for me. Cannot get anything IN the trunk. Maybe a bunch of small pieces, but >definitely not any large objects. Ever look at the "trunk" in a BMW 3 series? Quite small, too. JJ