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Re: '04 Arc sedan... thoughts?
Posted by Dan-O (more from Dan-O) on Thu, 13 May 2010 08:45:01
In Reply to: '04 Arc sedan... thoughts?, W.Beetus, Wed, 12 May 2010 16:14:10
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I have a 03 Arc -- v6, 3.0T. Last year it was in for service and they gave me 2004 Arc as a loaner for a couple of days. I put about 500 miles on it (they said it was ok!) and I noticed:
* Much faster take-offs than with my v6 9-5.
* It felt more nimble, more tossable than mine.
* Great mpg -- 33 on the highway, at high speeds.
* Engine sound is less civilized... growly, coarse.
* I prefer the SID in my 03.
I cannot speak to the 5-speed, though I like MT cars very much. I have read, in many places, that the MT is not necessarily the greatest match for this engine. Drive it to know if you like the feel.
--Dan
03 Arc wagon, 76k miles
posted by 74.116.154...
Posts in this Thread:
- '04 Arc sedan... thoughts?, W.Beetus, Wed, 12 May 2010 16:14:10
- Re: '04 Arc sedan... Sold, but not mine, W.Beetus, Thu, 13 May 2010 16:41:24
- 9-3SE to 9-5 Arc, you'll love it...., Mike Lynch
, Thu, 13 May 2010 11:59:49 - Re: '04 Arc sedan... thoughts?, Davecl
, Thu, 13 May 2010 10:49:04 - Re: '04 Arc sedan... thoughts?, Dan-O, Thu, 13 May 2010 08:45:01 <-- Viewing This Message
- I own an '04 ARC..., Ric, Thu, 13 May 2010 07:31:05
- Re: '04 Arc sedan... thoughts?, saabsince 93b
, Wed, 12 May 2010 16:40:48
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