Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 15:08:54 GMT From: -Bob- <uctraingNOSPAMnospamanet.com> Subject: Re: Opinions welcome 1994 900V6 with an automatic
On Tue, 11 May 2004 07:08:50 -0400, KeithG <noonenospamay.com> wrote: >The deal with the V6 is the 30kmi timing belt change and the more >forward weight bias. I am assuming that the CO has not yet changed it >for the 90kmi renewal and that it is on borrowed time. If you change it >now, you should get 30kmi out of it assuming it makes no untoward noises >or smoke... > >I had a soul-less '96 900SE Turbo 5sp and sold it after a year. I have >owned a succession of '92 900 Turbos and am much happier for it. If I was looking for an automatic, I'd buy a V6. I don't think turbo lag gets along with an automatic transmission. When it's time to pull out across traffic, you need a little get up and go. With an automatic matched to a turbo, you can't get it. A new driver needs a margin of error and I think that means V6. That said, I would not buy a Saab for a new driver. Don't get me wrong, I love my Saab and my turbo. My Saab does wonderful things under my control. But, I'm an experienced driver. Also, the NG series has some blind spots that will infringe on a new driver. For a new driver, I'd buy something that reacts a little faster at low speeds, where the driver is a little more on contact with the road, and where visibility is top notch.. I'd suggest a Nissan Maxima. Perfect visibility, plenty of power, forgiving, not isolating, reliable. My .02,