Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:19:28 GMT From: "scaredofthedark" <scarednopsam.net> Subject: Re: Should I buy a 9-5 arc sedan?
Stopped by the local Saab dealership today to pick up some parts, so I asked the question. The 9-3 navigation system won't be available unitl 2004 in the states. You'll have to wait a while to get the interface in a Saab, but this should not steer you away from purchasing a very fine automobile. Saab's safety theory prevents them from putting the graphical interface in the car as not to distract the driver. I've used Onstar quite a few times and the folks there have gotten be out of some sticky places with 100% success, and I didn't have to look at my console. Chris 01 9-5 Wagon 94 9000 Aero "scaredofthedark" <scarednopsam.net> wrote in message news:SoV59.212397$nm.8859685nopsam.nnrp.aus1.giganews.com... > The new 2003 9-3 will have it. My local dealership expects the first 9-3s > to arrive in October. I don't know however if the nav will be available in > that trim level yet. The Aeroish "Vector" will have all the goodies I'm > sure, but won't be available until a bit later. > > This one does peeve me a bit. All the new Saabs have onboard GPS systems > for use with Onstar, and I'm not sure why they don't just offer the > interface in the cabin. I have a GPS that I use with my Pocket PC. It > keeps me going the right direction. > > As far as the purchase of an Arc.... Why not just go to the Aero sedan? > They start out at the same base price and the Aero is a much more competent > vehicle. Personally, as a die hard Saab fan (29 yrs old and on my 9th > Saab), I'd stay away from the GM based V6 (Arc engine). This is simply my > opinion and some really like the V6's more even (didn't want to use > "linear") power band. I just have more faith in the proven Saab turbo 4s. > Not to mention the Aero is a real kick in the pants. > > Chris > 01 9-5 Wagon > 94 9000 Aero > > "Will O'the Wisp" <wotwnopsaml.netacc.net> wrote in message > news:aj6otn$4h7$1nopsaml.netacc.net... > > > > I absolutely love the 9-5 arc sedan and am hestitating only because > > it is not available with a navigation system (at least in the United > > States). Having a navigation system is very important to me. So > > I have three questions: > > > > 1) Does anyone know whether Saab plans to offer a nav. system in > > the United States in the nearish future? If so, I'll wait. > > > > 2) Does anyone have any experience installing an aftermarket nav. > > system in this car? Was your experience satisfactory? > > > > 3) Failing positive answers to 1) and 2), does anyone have a > > different car to suggest? > > > >
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