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Motor Trend did not seem impressed either
Posted by bill h. (more from bill h.) on Fri, 6 Dec 2002 08:40:52
In Reply to: Tepid 9-3 Vector review from C&D, Ron H, Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:27:57
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in the recent ten best test. Saab generated about as much passion as a Kia. They were wowed by the Infiniti G35 Coupe/Sedan.
So after I drove the 9-3SS and A4, I drove the Mazda 6 and Infiniti Coupe to see what I thought. Now, I admit after owning 5 Saabs to date I am somewhat partial to Saab.
My seat of the pants verdict (dealer let me drive Mazda and Audi for the weekend)
Best looking exterior; Infiniti Coupe, A4, Mazda, 9-3
Interior; A4, 9-3, Mazda, Infiniti
Best Seat; 9-3, A4, Infiniti, Mazda
Powerplant; Infiniti, Mazda, 9-3, A4
Handling; Infiniti, 9-3, Mazda, A4
Overall driveability in real life; 9-3, Mazda, Infiniti, A4
Best Value; MAZDA, Infiniti, 9-3, A4
Bottom Line - I will wait for the VECTOR, before deciding to buy. Saab screwed up by not getting the Vector launched earlier. As it is, the Linear is getting lukewarm reviews, this market segment has a lot of very good cars. The Mazda bridges the gap between econobox Camrys and Accords to the true sport sedan model quite well, but the seats are tiny - a bane to my 6-2 frame for sure. Infiniti has ugly tailights and cheapo interior. A4 is a work of art, built like a fine watch but the 1.8t sucks and the steering feels like a Buick. The Saab is underpowered and not very attractive - I hope the Vector is more to my liking.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Verdict at C&D, Highs=styling, who 'da thunk?...Scott P, Mike Lynch , Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:06:45
- Safety doesn't count at C&D, R&T or Motor Trend, David G. Mills, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 22:34:39
- You've got to be kidding..., Scott Paterson , Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:13:10
- Tepid 9-3 Vector review from C&D, Ron H, Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:27:57
- Re: Tepid 9-3 Vector review from C&D, Paul , Fri, 6 Dec 2002 18:52:46
- Same ole' song and dance..., b.flippo, Fri, 6 Dec 2002 12:39:16
- Motor Trend did not seem impressed either, bill h., Fri, 6 Dec 2002 08:40:52 <-- Viewing This Message
- Shifter sounds like a press car issue....., Mike Lynch , Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:42:42
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