Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 15:33:24 +0000 From: MIck X <xnopsams.karoo.co.uk> Subject: Re: new 9-3 Convertible
MH wrote: >>>>Why do people buy convertibles? > > I did not buy it, built it myself. > http://members.home.nl/mhilvers/cabrio/cabrio96.htm > > >>>...on a warm summer night with a beautiful girl by your side >>>... >>>I know it sounds a bit of pose but they are great cars and help keep >>>you young :) > > (so does a beautiful girl...) > > >> 1. Heavier > > mine is lighter compared to the sedan version as there is no steel roof, the difference is minor though. > > >> 2. Body flex > > yes, some, so? > > >> 3. Crash strength? > > there's a real point! > > >> 4. Hood maintenance > > made it myself, will do maintenance myself too, make a new one if I have to > > >> 5. Impaired rear visibility > > not if it is a targa model, like mine and the 'Catharina' > > >> 6. Noise penetration > > what noise? the sound of a SAAB is like music. > > >> 7. Break ins > > there is nothing in the car of value > > >>But they do look nice. > > sure do, my next addition will be a classic 900 convertible > > ------------------------------------------- > MH > '72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96 > http://go.to/saab96 > > Hey it looks wicked, and I like the site also your right about the girl, lol