Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 19:28:00 GMT From: "news.cable.ntlworld.com" <luton_ladnospamcom> Subject: 9-3 Aero woes
I've had my 2004 9-3 Aero with the 7 speed auto box for three months now, Its done 5,000 miles. AND I HATE IT It's the worst car I have ever driven!! Its road holding with the reAxe is superb, its ride although harsh picks up all the imperfections on the road and it tramlines on the motorways, you are constantly fighting to keep it in a straight line on the granny lane. You could live with all this because its a sporty car, but not with that auto box. This box ruins an otherwise good car. There is a 2 second delay between gearchanges. Even in semi-auto mode there is a delay and sometimes it will not change up if the revs are too high. Other times it will not kick down. This is definately not sporty driving. For a 210bhp car, its regularly left standing by the average kids in hot hatches. Its been to the dealer 3 times, all they did was change the accelerator sensor and told me that the car was working fine. (Furneux of Houghton Regis). I only got the auto because the brochure convinced me that it was as good as a manual. As its a company car I have another 6 months to go with this car and I shall not get another Saab. I can't see why it got voted Top Gear car of the year.
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