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Still don't get the power thing
Posted by CFishgo [Email] (more from CFishgo) on Wed, 24 Jul 2002 01:00:25
In Reply to: I agree generally, Hood, Tue, 23 Jul 2002 15:20:08
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If I'm looking at the specs for the new 9-3 correct, the "Vector" has substantially less power than the current Viggen; a difference of 20hp and 37ft/lbs going to the Viggen. It also carries around more weight. Granted it looks like it should handle better, but I'd bet the Viggen would just pull away from it on the highway carrying more stuff than you could ever dream of putting into the new 9-3.
Power is close to the Audi, BMW, Mazda, Mercedes, Lexus, etc. Overall, the power offerings are just in the average range and nothing spectacular. There is nothing in my mind that makes this new 9-3 stand out in it's own defined market. Even the handling enhancements only seem to bring it up to current standards in this market by replacing driver skill & setup with technology & gadgets. In my mind, the new 9-3 is only trying to catch-up with the rest of traffic, but it's not going to get out of the right lane and pass them.
And I'd wish they'd stop attempting to compare it to a BMW; if I wanted a BMW I'd buy one. I want a Saab, quirky hatchback and all...
posted by 66.245.25...
Posts in this Thread:
- Interesting Article on 9-3, Brian, Tue, 23 Jul 2002 08:58:21
- Hatch question already answered with the 9-5, MegaJeff, Tue, 23 Jul 2002 21:43:06
- Everyone has forgotten the 9X and 9-3X already..., KeithB, Tue, 23 Jul 2002 11:03:19
- I agree..., Scott Paterson
, Tue, 23 Jul 2002 16:54:09
- A little bit of GM-think, Hood, Tue, 23 Jul 2002 09:42:09
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