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Re: Ari, just curious, did you end up getting a new Saab? n/m Posted by Ari [Email] (#2847) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Ari) on Wed, 29 Nov 2000 12:15:37 In Reply to: Ari, just curious, did you end up getting a new Saab? n/m, jj, Wed, 29 Nov 2000 11:52:14 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
As much as this pains me, no, it wasn't a new Saab. I drove the new 9-3, and both my wife and I were disappointed. I found the throttle response mediocre. Probably the biggest problem for both of us was the throttle pedal position. It seemed mounted out by the front bumper. The trip from the gas to the brake pedal felt like a deep-knee bend exercise.
A bunch of other things turned us off. Basically, we were looking to be delighted (if you buy new, you want to be delighted for your $$$$$). The 9-3 just didn't do it.
Now, a 9-5 wagon *would* have delighted us. Unfortunately, it would not fit into the budget. However, I'm seeing wagons all over the place now. I suspect in the fall of 2003 there should be some good deals on used wagons, and I hope to grab one up then.
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