Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 20:26:27 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: Classic 900 v 9-3 ?
KeithG wrote: <Snip> >> >> Is the boot (trunk) as big in the 9-3 as it is in the Classic 900? >> >> > No! Not even close. I literally carried the "10 foot pole" in my Classic - 8 of them to be precise. Nothing hanging out or blocking visibility and all windows closed! The shape of the Classic enables it to carry things which don't fit in full size cars and wagons. > > My 0.02 - If you need to get a small one one, get a 9^3. Many fixes over > the NG900. THe 9k is a bit of a maintenance hog compared to the C900, > but it feels more of a Saab than the 9^3. 5spds are available and as > long as it is not an Aero, they are pretty reasonably priced. There > were/are 2 '96 9ks near me (columbus, OH US) recently. Both 5sp, clean > and <5500 US. To take a lpt to Aero power levels is pretty inexpensive > as well. If you NEED the HP ;-) > > I just recently bought a '97 CS 5sp with 72kmi for 6500. > > KeithG >