2003 Saab 9-3 - READ ONLY

185 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2002 at 6:21 AM

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What is this discussion about? Saab 9-3, BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Sedan

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#19 of 185 by magnetophone Jul 23, 2002 (7:40 pm)
Well one of the L's best features is its fairly compliant chassis.
#20 of 185 by dl7265 Jul 23, 2002 (8:52 pm)
yes i got that its not the current Saturn, i didnt mean to imply that, or that it wouldnt be a willing chasis. i know the VW/Audi does lots of chasis sharring.I just meant, i wonder if the general public's opinion if they read a 9-3 has saturn underpinnings, i hope that makes sense. DL
#21 of 185 fairly compliant chassis? This is a good thing? by kevin111 Jul 23, 2002 (9:48 pm)
I thought the idea was to have a stiff chassis, for better road manners? I guess having a compliant chassis would improve the ride, even if you start to hear sqeaks down the road. Also, I though the Saturn L had a rather stiff chassis? I could be wrong.
#22 of 185 by machiavelli Jul 24, 2002 (4:27 am)
dl - It would be more accurate to say (in 2005) that the new Saturn XYZ has some Saab 9-3 underpinnings. The new 2003 9-3 has NOTHING in common with any current Saturn. If anything, it would be more of a boost to Saturn than a detriment to Saab.
#23 of 185 by logic1 Jul 24, 2002 (5:13 am)
Kevin111: The L does have a fairly stiff chasis for the segment it competes in. It is a very quiet car. dl7256: I think the consumers sophisticated enough to even know what chasis is under their car are also sophisticated enough to know that while a good chasis is an important start, but not the only thing that makes a car good. For instance, dweeby teenagers show a surprising nack for tuning the old wishbone based Civics into Porsche beaters.
#24 of 185 by magnetophone Jul 24, 2002 (6:13 am)
I meant compliant as in compliant with the road... firmer and sportier.
#25 of 185 by bodydouble Jul 24, 2002 (6:09 pm)
Why is a discussion about the Saab 9-3 under the BMW 3-series topic?! Where is the one about the 3-series located?
#26 of 185 by logic1 Jul 24, 2002 (6:24 pm)
Huh?
#27 of 185 Matt by dl7265 Jul 24, 2002 (7:55 pm)
ill buy that, where abouts in PA are you ? i just returned from a vacation in the Poconos, some great driving roads there. DL
#28 of 185 by logic1 Jul 25, 2002 (5:15 am)
Reports today say the base 9-3 will come priced at just over 25k. For significantly less than the ES300, TL, or I35, you can get a car that is actually interesting to drive.