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Replying to: saablcp (May 21, 2007 8:07 am) In any case, i was responding to the claim that the 9-3 will blow away any 4-door car in performance... While i think as a package saabs are pretty good values, the idea they're going to torch any other 4-door car is weird.
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Replying to: dhanley (May 22, 2007 4:11 am) According to Top Gear BBC's reivew of Saab. "Don't mind BMW or Mercedes, Saab Aero does 40-70mph faster than Porsche 911 Turbo." Everyday driving condition is not how fast you can accelerate from 0-60mph. The heart, glory and joy of Saab is power and performance in everyday driving 40-70mph, 50-75mph etc. This is where Saab does it better than any cars, even better than Porsche 911 Turbo (that means BMW and Mercedes stand no chance against Saab in highway passing situation) For the car enthusiasts the sheer overtaking power of Saab is truely special. Why Saab a BBC's Review Watch the last minute of the video!
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Replying to: autoedu (May 25, 2007 12:06 am)  Or where it gets beaten around the track by the honda civic and almost every other car tested? That is in the video too, ya know. How does having almost the worst track time tested fit into your "performance" argument? Here's the top gear power board with the 9-5 test: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Laps note that many of these tests were on a wet track, some even "very wet" or icy. But the 9-5 was o na bone-dry track. You've also got your sole fact for the car wrong. It's not faster than a 911 turbo 40-70, it's faster when doing the pull *in second gear* . A 911turbo ( as well as a 3 series ) need a 2-3 shift ~60mph, so you can't even do a 40-70 test in second. But in an automatic or if you shift, that won't be the result. But lest you think i'm just trashing, saab is on my "next car" list. I think it's comfy, safe, has some nice features, and is priced well.
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Replying to: dhanley (May 25, 2007 5:49 am) Most of the video is about Saab is a car and jet is a jet. A car can never outperforms a jet...well that's a surprise. He is not trashing the car by making Saab vs Jet comparisons. No matter how you explain/twist it, Saab does 40-70mph faster than Porsche 911 Turbo period. If Saab can do this kind of pull in second gear, look like a Porsche or Corvette has a lot of catch up to do once a Saab is shifted into its 3rd or 4th gear The most impressive fact? Saab gives you this kind of performance with a 4 cylinder engine, front-wheel drive in a sedan form. As for the Power Laps tests they clearly state their results as... "These lap times do not offer entirely reliable comparisons between the cars - the conditions are far from controlled." Again the heart and soul of Saab is not 0-60mph tests or racetrack time. This is not practical real-life driving performance or situation. Cars are driven by people not racetrack driver. Hop on the freeway, and if the situation is truely necessary, Saab can overtake any cars, even Porsche or BMW, surely and safely. |
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My husband and I are looking at a 2003 9-3 Linear with upgrades of 17inch wheels, 6 cd changer, power moonroof, power driver seat and electrochromatic rear view with 36,000 miles on it for $14,900. If we get it we will get the 4 year 60,000 mile warranty for another $2500. It is a lease turned in EARLY. After doing my research I was really looking for a 2004, because of all the electrical issues with the 2003's. But this car looks and drives fab, however I have done the research so while my heart is saying buy, my mind is saying no way. Thoughts??
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Replying to: getty813 (May 26, 2007 2:54 pm) Just make sure it's the genuine gm/saab warranty in any case.
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Replying to: getty813 (May 27, 2007 6:47 am)
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Replying to: ogr81 (May 27, 2007 12:27 pm) |
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Replying to: getty813 (May 27, 2007 6:47 am) I wonder, because your numbers sound weird. Another 4 years and 60K miles would make it a 8 year 110K mile warranty total, and i don't think GM has a plan like that. http://www.gmprotectionplan.com/coverage_choice.html Somewhere else on these forums, i saw a link for dealer who sells GM extended warranties very cheaply. Ask around. Make sure to ask about the deductable, too.
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