Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:03:03 +0000 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: test drive of 05 9-3 linear
Tex wrote: > Just got back from dealer (in US). Drove an 05 9-3 Linear 5-speed manual. > Ride was nice. Turbo felt smooth when needed. However, I felt something > kicking down at my right/accelerator foot. I couldn't quite see what it > was, as it was dark. Felt like a loose panel maybe. > > I also learned... > > 1) Onstar seems to be out for 2005. Salesman indicated they are phasing it > out. > 2) In the showroom I spotted the ever sexy convertible...final assembly > point: Austria??? What's with that? Many auto makers subcontract the manufacturing ( modification of basic vehicle ) of convertibles to specialists. Not at all unusual. Graham