Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 01:11:28 GMT From: ma_twain <ma_twainnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: Traded my 900S for and Audi Quattro: Spock!
B&D wrote: > On 5/17/03 11:55 AM, in article 821dcv0rfekjkvducl3la335duanctmjtvnopsamcom, > "Interious" <ddhartwicknopsamPAMearthlink.net> wrote: > > >>Can I not have one foolish dalliance in this life? >> > > Sure, but expect to be heckled! :) > Seriously, though, I almost bought a 2000 9-3 for myself, and ended up > getting a Nissan Maxima. Not bad, but no Saab. I always had twinges of > regret whenever I saw one on the road. My excuse was that I wanted an > automatic and I just didn't trust Saab to do it right even though the test > drive was wonderful... I had a 1986 900 and sold it - I am still questioning that decision. I looked for a newer Classic 900, but did not find one, so I bought a Camry. The Camry is a fine commuter car and the perfect sleeper with the V6 and a 5 speed - going fast from point A to point B in a straight line, but it is definitely not a Saab, especially on the turns. Of course, the next year I found a 1990 900S, which I promptly bought. Any ideas on how to justify a second Classic to the wife? You may have bought an Audi, but you will be back for a Saab! Perhaps you will be able to keep both :-) The only problem with more than one car is you have to decide what to drive today. But then all of us should be so lucky to have that problem. If it is snowing, there is no question - the Classic is a great in the snow. > > So, when my wife was wanting a station wagon, we got her a Saab 9-5 Aero > Wagon. Regret is an expensive beast... > > >>If that Aero had not been so stiffly sprung, she would of had me. >> > > Sounds like for you, the Aero will go down as the girl that got away. The > Audi is a fine car - you will have many good years. And you will come back > to Saab, I think. In the mean time, enjoy the dalliance. Oh, and expect > some hecking. > >