Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 19:46:29 -0400 From: Kalman Rubinson <kr4nopsamedu> Subject: Re: Good years and models?
On Wed, 12 Jun 2002 19:06:39 -0400, "JC" <johnc_22nopsamo.com> wrote: >I'd look for the latest year you can afford in a 9-3SE, while avoiding 1999 >if possible. I read the 9-3 board at http://www.saabnet.com religiously and >1999's seem to have more minor glitches than the later years of the 9-3, and >it was the first year for the 9-3, though many will argue it's basically the >same car as the 1998 900. However Saab did proclaim the number of changes >to the '99 9-3 which mostly seem related to some of the gadgetry rather than >engine components. My 1999 9-3SE is without any glitches and it is a significant improvement over the 900. The front suspension, in terms of handling and ride as well as immunity to potholes is much better than the 1996 900SE I had before. Too bad the lease is up next month. Kal