Date: 24 Apr 2003 16:13:53 GMT From: davehinznopsamcop.net Subject: Re: Looking for Viggen Convertible info
Someone who looks an awful lot like Henry Winkler <henrynopsamlers.net> wrote: > I am just now starting to look at buying a used Viggen Convertible. I am > pretty new to the Saab world, and was just wondering about a couple of > things: > 1) Are there known troublespots with these cars that I should specifically > focus on while looking for one? Mechanical, body, features etc. I haven't heard of any patterns of frequent failures, either with the Viggen specifically, or with the the 9-3 in general. There were some pixel problems with some of the in-dash display units, but that's covered by Saab and probably has been fixed on any cars that had the problem. > 2) Were there any major changes across model years 2000-2002? I have been > targeting 2001's so far. Not particularly; there was a 5 BHP increase from 2000 to 2001, I think, but the difference is pretty trivial all things considered. > 3) Do these cars go in the snow? I have always heard good things about > Saabs in snow, but wasn't sure if the hp/torque would hinder the Viggen's > perf in bad weather (assume Blizzak's or some other snow tire, not the perf > tires). The torque really won't be a problem, unless you're driving around and turbo-stomping in the snow and ice; weight distribution is really the deciding factor in bad weather, and it's as good in the Viggen as it's been in every Saab since literally the first one. > Any info or pointers would be greatly appreciated. It'll look nice next to your Fiat 'vert, I'd say... Hope this helps? Dave Hinz
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