9-3 Vector Sport 150 TiD

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físho - 17 Jun 2005 00:33 GMT

Hi all,

Just ordered one of these for my next company car. I've currently got a
BMW330i Sport, so I'm under no illusion that it'll be slower, but this one
is *tons* cheaper in tax. Oddly enough, I didn't bother test driving one. I
ordered it all on hear-say from a collegue who said "It's a Saab, of course
it'll be OK". What's the handling / drivability (?) like?

Another question. Saab's website has it's 0-60 time at 9.0 seconds, but a
lot of magazines appear to have it as 9.5 seconds. (including Saab's own Jan
'05 brochure). Any ideas?

Ta,

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Henrik B. - 17 Jun 2005 15:06 GMT

> Hi all,
>
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> I ordered it all on hear-say from a collegue who said "It's a Saab, of
> course it'll be OK". What's the handling / drivability (?) like?

It has great handling. Some German Auto-mag's even tested it better than the
Bimmer 3-series, in comparison.

> Another question. Saab's website has it's 0-60 time at 9.0 seconds, but a
> lot of magazines appear to have it as 9.5 seconds. (including Saab's own
> Jan '05 brochure). Any ideas?

Who cares? What matters is the fast overtaking, without having to shift
down, that's what really matters. :o)

CHeers!

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Tex - 18 Jun 2005 15:10 GMT

>> Another question. Saab's website has it's 0-60 time at 9.0 seconds, but a
>> lot of magazines appear to have it as 9.5 seconds. (including Saab's own
>> Jan '05 brochure). Any ideas?
>
> Who cares? What matters is the fast overtaking, without having to shift
> down, that's what really matters. :o)

How does the performance compare vs the petrol-powered models (175hp and 210
hp)?

Being in the US, Americans have a slight distaste for anything
diesel-powered other than trucks. Perhaps this stems from their
less-than-desirable experiences with older, rough-running Mercedes and VW
Rabbits.

- tex

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Johannes - 18 Jun 2005 03:17 GMT

> Hi all,
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> Ta,

Neither. It's 9.2 seconds. (Auto Express)

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