Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 20:02:34 +0100 From: "Henrik B." <saabnopsamdsl_nospam_.dk> Subject: Re: 9-3 Sport Sedan with 1.8L and 122 HP.
Paul Halliday wrote: :: I for one welcome the addition of a non-turbo to the Saab line-up, :: but we've been here before a month or so back and I got shot down a :: bit for my apparent acceptance of a GM engine in a Saab! Paul, the problem, as staed before, isn't the fact that it's a GM-engine. All the new turbo-engines derive fram the same GM-engine (Also used by Opel/Vauxhall 2.2-litre). The problem is, that this is a 100% Opel-engine, only diff. is the engine-management. :: much of a problem around the speed limit. We can only really comment :: when we actually see the car and get an opportunity to drive it. :: Nice move Saab! That said, the V6 didn't do too well, eh? My fears are, that this "new" Opel-engine will end up like the V6 -give Saab bad kredit. Cheers!