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Wish list for next 9-3
Posted by Dan Wyman [Email] (more from Dan Wyman) on Fri, 25 May 2001 14:40:42
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Like many people here, I'd like to see the next 9-3 have an improved platform; 4-wheel drive, at least as an option; and improvements in a few other areas. Personally, I'd like to see a cabin that is a bit roomier, including more room in the driver's footwell.
Another change that I think is necessary is the use of a larger engine across the board, at least for the US. Yes, the 2.0 liter engine makes good power, and has a lot of mid-range torque. However, the low end/off boost torque is inadequate, in my opinion. At approx. 3,100 pounds, the car is just too heavy for a 2 liter motor.
The 2.3 would be perfect. I imagine mileage would suffer a bit, but the trade-off would be more than worth it and would make Saabs, even with an auto. transmission, more competitive with cars offering 6 cyl. engines. Isn't the goal to sell Saabs to a wider audience?
Of course, the 2.3 could be offered in various states of tune. I would suggest 200 hp for the 9-3 S.
Do any of you "insiders" know of Saab's engine plans for the next 9-3?
DW
Posts in this Thread:
- Wish list for next 9-3, Dan Wyman, Fri, 25 May 2001 14:40:42 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Wish list for next 9-3, Sigmund Forseth, Tue, 29 May 2001 04:22:03
- Re: Wish list for next 9-3, bob, Sun, 27 May 2001 07:43:41
- My wish list, Ilkka, Sat, 26 May 2001 13:33:07
- Re: Wish list for next 9-3, Dave C - 99' Viggen, Sat, 26 May 2001 12:16:32
- You'll be very pleased ., brian@saabcenter.com, Sat, 26 May 2001 12:02:01
- Re: You'll be very pleased ., Ken Jensen, Sun, 27 May 2001 22:59:19
- It sounds FANTASTIC...lets hope it kicks ass!!!!!!!!!! n/m, Paul
, Sun, 27 May 2001 19:49:28 - Thanks for the insight!!! n/m, SS, Sun, 27 May 2001 14:04:55
- by way of confirmation, John A., Sat, 26 May 2001 17:00:32
- Re: Wish list for next 9-3, Keith , Fri, 25 May 2001 15:02:43
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