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The things that I'll give our Accord over my SAAB are
Much quieter ride than the SAAB
SAAB seats give my wife bad backaches
4 doors
It's 8 years newer
In some situations, it can take corners a bit faster than my SPG
The SAAB, on the other hand has:
Speed
Solid body (closing the doors is like closing a bank vault)
Good, firm long-distance seats
Incredibly safe in accidents
Style
A lot of fun to drive
There are innumerable other things, but it's been a long day at the office and I can't think right now.
A lot of the money that gets spent on SAAB maintenance is spent because the cars are OLD. They last a long time, but you have to treat them right. The things I have replaced on my '89 Turbo (other than tune-up and oil change) have been because the car is 11-1/2 years old and has over 100k miles on it. My parts cost has been around $400 for the year-and-a-half I've owned it. Other than a few things, classic 900s are amazingly easy to work on, and most parts are affordable. If you count installing a rebuilt transmission or having your timing chain break and toast the engine, over the course of 5 years, you could concievably spend an average of $100 a month if you do your own work.
Hondas have their strengths and SAABs have their strengths. It all depends on what your criteria are. Whatever you get, take care of it and enjoy it.
Posts in this Thread:
- For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Joho, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:34:56
- Decided to go for Saab., Joho, Thu, 1 Mar 2001 15:27:29
- Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Apu, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:52:51
- You're forgetting a very important fact..., Shane, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:48:35
- Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, hoop, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:31:29
- forgot to mention something..., modest mouse
, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 00:18:28 - if i spent $100/month on mine, i'd have curbfeelers, tinted..., modest mouse
, Fri, 9 Feb 2001 00:11:36 - Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, TedD 87 900t 114k, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 18:47:20
- Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, GM, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 17:09:23
- If you want an apliance, get the Honda. If you like cars, tlrm, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 16:09:01
- Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Gary in Nebraska, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 14:32:15
- Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, Dennis in Ottawa, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 14:06:14
- But Hondas never break!!! Yes they do, only..., Dinger, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:58:07
- I've owned Honda and Toyota...long, Boris 88SPG, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:57:08
- Good luck for WHAT? You're the one looking., Lachesis, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:42:48
- Re: For the un-initiated and Saab newbies, ahab from south bend, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:36:15
- Honda vs. Saab--I don't think so, Liam, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:35:16
- Blasphemer!! Never use the "H" word here!! It will cause, Texron, Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:00:31
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