Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 22:13:34 -0400 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: Toyota Camry vs 2003 9-3
A 4 cylinder Camry with an automatic earned Toyota the reputation of "Camry like acceleration". A Saab 9-3 with a 5 speed is the opposite end of the spectrum, with power and handling. I sort of have the reverse situation. I have a 1990 Saab 900S with a 5 speed, great handling but not famous for power. I also have a Camry, V6 with a 5 speed - it got enough power to spin the wheel through 3rd gear. Greg wrote: > I am the (bored) owner of a '99 Camry 4-cyl w/automatic. If this thing > ever dies, I will consider a Saab 9-3 5spd manual. This would be my > first Saab, and obviously quite a bit more exciting. Price is a > concern, and I'm wondering if anyone would care to share experience of > a "base" 2003 Linear 9-3, i.e., 5spd manual, no special package, stock > 15" wheels. > > A dealer in the Boston area is advertizing for $22,900, which is > probably too good to be true, but encouraging nonetheless. > > Greg >