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HEy, I had a similar experience...> Posted by PGAero [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Saab vs Mustang Cobra svt, 97 aero auto, Tue, 19 Oct 2004 21:12:01 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I was returning form an early morning trip to drop my brother at the airport (Reno) and was returning to my home in Northern California. I was following a brand new Pontiac Firebird (stock, with four exhaust pipes, and that unmistakable american V-8 sound) when we both came up behind some trucks pulling trailers. We're on State Hwy 20, winding beautifully through the forest, and when we came to a passing lane, I was suprised to see that the Firebird wasn't going to pass. So, I signal and begin to pull out. I think the Firebird driver was reminded by my car's movement that passing would be a good idea, so he did that same, and in his defense, he floored it so as to not "cut me off." As soon as that happened, I had no choice but to really let it fly in third gear. I stuck to his bumper (figuratively, of course) and listened to that V-8 growl. We both let up at about 80 (we had gone from about 50) but he was surprised when I passed him in Nevada City where the road turns to four lanes. I don't think he had a clue what was behind him that day...Oh, and I finished the trip at about 30 mpg to his ~20(?). Saabs are good times. (But we all know that)
~Peter
'93 Aero 5spd, 58K
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