Date: 19 Feb 1999 16:50:08 GMT From: RAY MCNAIRY <mugwump22nopsamDNET.ATT.NET> Subject: Re: SAAB 9-5 or Charysler 300M ?
r600nopsamejanews.com wrote: > Actually, the 9-5 2.3 SE Turbo comes standard with power leather seats, > moonroof, cassetter/CD with weatherband, real walnut wood trim, trip > computer, front and rear fogs, headlight wiper/eashers, anti-whiplash seats, > lots of versatility, lots of safety, etc...,etc...,etc... for about > $33.5-$34k. Regarding engine, I don't care how many cylinders, I care about > how it performs. Plus, I must have a manual trans. Can't consider a car > without it -- otherwise, I'd be much more pro 300M, it's a great car, no > doubt, but autostick doesn't do it for me. Believe me, I'd love trhe > opportunity to buy a world- class sports sedan that's American-made -- but > there aren't any 5-speeds. I can justify Saab because 1. I love the > uniqueness and innovations , and 2. Since GM owns it, most of the profits > (and Saab is profitable finally for 1998) come back to the good old USA. > Look at a Ford SVT Contour, MSRP at around $22K. IT meets your requirements and has a 5 speed plus a all Al DOHC V-6. Lotsa bang for the buck. -- Delete either one of the 2's from my address to reply Ciao, Ray (Boomer) McNairy "624" "So many fools, so few comets!"