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Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 21:51:46 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Advice Request!
Grunff wrote: > vox wrote: > >> As long as it aint a Vectra, please, help me out! > > > Ok, I'll tell you what I think - but first some background, to put > things into context (you're new here, right?) > > I *love* Saabs. I've been a Saab nut since I drove my very first C900 > (that's an old shape 900) in 1992. Back then I was a poor student, and > needed a cheap, reliable but fun car. The 900 was perfect for this. > > Then I bought another 900, and another, and a 99, then a few more 900s, > then a couple of 9000s. I drove them, I worked on them, I loved them > all. I still kick myself for selling the 99. > > My current lineup of Saabs is made up of two 16vT 900s (a 1987 and a > 1990), and a 16v NA (naturally aspirated) 16v 900 (1990). I'm very fond > of them all. > > I've driven NG900s (that's the new shape; the one you're thinking of > buying), 9^3s (its replacement) and 9^5s. NG900s I don't like at all. To > me (I can't stress that enough - this is MY personal opinion), there is > very little pleasure in the drive, and very little Saab in the car as a > whole. 9^3s are a little better, but really not that good. 9^5s I like a > lot more - good feel, and nice drive. > > A few weeks ago, I was in the market for a car, same kind of price range > you're looking at. I looked at 9^3s, and I looked at 9^5s. Then I > thought I's have a look at BMW 5 series for the same money. > > After looking at a number of cars of each type, it was pretty clear to > me that the BMW is the better car, in terms of build quality, > performance and value. I've ended up with a 1997 528i, which is a dream > to drive. > > Before any stones come hurtling towards me - I still love my 3 C900s. > > So, vox, the best advice I can give you is to drive a whole range of > cars (putting aside any brand prejudice you may have), then decide. > > Just one question for Grunff - how do you convince the spouse you "need" 3 C900s and a BMW? I can't convince mine I need another Saab because she says my 2 Saabs and a Volvo 245 turbo are enough.
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