Okay, not trying to be a party pooper, and make no mistake whatsoever, I definitely love my 99 9-3SE. It's a blast to drive, and as someone mentioned in this thread, it reminds me that I used to have a real passion for cars (i.e., my old 74 MGB-GT) that was extinguished for the past 15 years by my Ford SUV.

That said, I do have to say that some of the ergonomics of my 9-3 leave me completely puzzled. Here are my humble gripes:
- I'm 5' 10" so I'm not of an unusual size, and from my normal seated position I can not even see either of the fog light buttons. They're blocked from view completely by the steering wheel.
- Trying to access the power window buttons requires a contortionist move that is awkward and uncomfortable. Completely unnatural arm position...let alone if the fold-down armrest is in the 'down' position.
- Front windshield wiper intermittent control on the stalk is so close to the steering wheel I feel ilke I need small hands to squeeze in there and adjust it.
- Okay, not exactly ergonomics, but for a company so concerned about safety I have to say the blind spots in my 5-door hatchback are definitely not good.

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• what makes a Saab so fun?, mark, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 03:08:35
  • Re: what makes a Saab so fun?, John, Fri, 14 Feb 2003 10:34:28
  • First it's the turbo (IMO) . . ., jc, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:38:30
  • It's fun to be different.....turbo doesn't hurt....., Mike Lynch , Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:02:46
    • I'll second that, BobS, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 22:14:05
  • One note about ergonomics though..., Steven, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 13:52:15 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Blocked foglight switches are a tradition....., Todd N, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 18:52:09
    • 9-3SS moved window switches I think . . ., jc, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:29:19
      • Re: 9-3SS moved window switches I think . . ., Erik, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:09:02
    • good points, RickP, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:54:50
      • Switches being in the center..., 99 9-3 SE, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:27:33
  • Re: what makes a Saab so fun?, lokey, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 13:06:14
  • The answer is in your question., Scott Paterson , Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:54:32
  • Re: what makes a Saab so fun?, No.9, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 10:50:05
  • Re: what makes a Saab so fun?, ChrisB, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:49:13
  • having your head under the hood 50% of the time LOL, MMK, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:19:38
  • Re: what makes a Saab so fun?, Julian, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 08:28:14
  • It's in the driving, Steve Sheltz, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 06:18:49
    • I was sold after experiencing the turbo! (+), FrozenSaab, Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:31:41

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