Which car do you think is best?

Hula-Hula · 10-22-2005, 05:14 AM

thank you so much guys!

Don't have to worry about the resale coz it's a company car but thanx anyway!

This is how i've decided it to look like now:

lux.sh · 10-22-2005, 06:14 AM

beautiful.

petefalzzz · 10-22-2005, 07:10 AM

Good choice. If you are ever bored check out www.saabnet.com. You'll find some amusing stories of engine sludge, failed engine managment systems and many other common problems. The folks over there tend to rationalize why their cars are great (and I happy they are enjoying them) but if you look at it objectively, the problems clearly outweigh the benefits.

LEDZEP · 10-22-2005, 08:43 AM

Get the 325xiT. Saab is GM - 'nuff said.

Robbie! · 10-22-2005, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

My dad's Maxima is another example of too much power pumped throught the front wheels. It's down-right frustrating to drive ALL OF THE TIME.

I sold my A4 1.8T and bought a 2004 Maxima, had it 6 months .. hated it. It was like driving my sofa down the highway .. no feedback. Sold it and bought the 325 sport.

wolke9 · 11-30-2005, 07:48 AM

I am considering the Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan due to the seat comfort, uniqueness of the brand, overall exterior shape and interior color/comfort, and front wheel drive for the snow. (wouldn't have to buy an xtra set of rims)

Can anybody here give a less biased/slanted view on this car aside from the fact that it doesn't drive like a BMW--which I know it doesn't. I'm split in half between the two--9-3 Aero/325i w/ ZSP and am trying to make an educated decision. I don't want to regret my purchase 8 years down the road. .

Cory1000 · 11-30-2005, 07:53 AM

I traded in my 2005 saab 9-3 that I had for 3 months for a 06 325...what does that tell you..

superlight · 11-30-2005, 09:26 AM

If you drove both, and both where a manual, how can you compare the two? The saabs stick shift is not a class act.

Enroutte · 11-30-2005, 10:03 AM

I think the BMW has a nicer interior.

Cory1000 · 11-30-2005, 10:18 AM

saab stick is sloppy vs. bmw, power was ok with tubro, nothing great. Ride was smoother but my 325 has sport package... there were some good things about the saab, dont get me wrong. Also, I paid 25k with my discount on a 31k saab... so I cant complain..

cntlaw · 11-30-2005, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

I think you're in the wrong forum..... However, to answer your question.... Which one of the two above is rear-wheel drive? There's your answer

He should be hanged for posting a SAAB photo to this forum

Wake up . Who would buy a SAAB these days?

BMW0 · 11-30-2005, 12:02 PM

Both sportwagons look nice, but i'll have to go with the BMW cause thats my true spirit, true calling, the true sports automobile!

ABR · 11-30-2005, 12:07 PM

I have two friends who live in Saab service, because this stuff keep breaking...

Saab would be my last choice...

ThreeBimm · 11-30-2005, 12:29 PM

Based on looks alone I would go with the BMW. That Saab is hideous. Those back lights have got to go.

espo · 11-30-2005, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wolke9

I am considering the Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan due to the seat comfort, uniqueness of the brand, overall exterior shape and interior color/comfort, and front wheel drive for the snow. (wouldn't have to buy an xtra set of rims)

Uniquesness of brand, not to sure what is unique about Saab, they are owned by GM.

If you are really woried about the snow, you can always get the AWD car (costs the same as the RWD + a full set of snow tires and rims).

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Can anybody here give a less biased/slanted view on this car aside from the fact that it doesn't drive like a BMW--which I know it doesn't.

I think you already answered your question... It doesn't drive like a BMW. Everyone here is going to say that, and for most that would be the deal breaker.

10-22-2005, 05:14 AM	#45
Hula-Hula Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,964 Posts Drives: ♥ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nürburgring iTrader: (0)	thank you so much guys! Don't have to worry about the resale coz it's a company car but thanx anyway! This is how i've decided it to look like now: __________________
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10-22-2005, 07:10 AM	#47
petefalzzz Private First Class 5 Rep 163 Posts Drives: BMW 335d E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Good choice. If you are ever bored check out www.saabnet.com. You'll find some amusing stories of engine sludge, failed engine managment systems and many other common problems. The folks over there tend to rationalize why their cars are great (and I happy they are enjoying them) but if you look at it objectively, the problems clearly outweigh the benefits. __________________ 335d / TiAg/ Black
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10-22-2005, 08:43 AM	#48
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11-30-2005, 07:48 AM	#50
wolke9 apexlvr 10 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2010 VW GTI;335i m-sprt ordrd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hampton Roads, VA iTrader: (1)	I am considering the Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan due to the seat comfort, uniqueness of the brand, overall exterior shape and interior color/comfort, and front wheel drive for the snow. (wouldn't have to buy an xtra set of rims) Can anybody here give a less biased/slanted view on this car aside from the fact that it doesn't drive like a BMW--which I know it doesn't. I'm split in half between the two--9-3 Aero/325i w/ ZSP and am trying to make an educated decision. I don't want to regret my purchase 8 years down the road. .
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11-30-2005, 07:53 AM	#51
Cory1000 God 30 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I traded in my 2005 saab 9-3 that I had for 3 months for a 06 325...what does that tell you..
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11-30-2005, 09:26 AM	#52
superlight Enlisted Member 7 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2003 4runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Isalnd iTrader: (0)	If you drove both, and both where a manual, how can you compare the two? The saabs stick shift is not a class act.
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11-30-2005, 10:03 AM	#53
Enroutte Private First Class 172 Rep 160 Posts Drives: ;D Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Undecided. iTrader: (0)	I think the BMW has a nicer interior.
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11-30-2005, 10:18 AM	#54
Cory1000 God 30 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	saab stick is sloppy vs. bmw, power was ok with tubro, nothing great. Ride was smoother but my 325 has sport package... there were some good things about the saab, dont get me wrong. Also, I paid 25k with my discount on a 31k saab... so I cant complain..
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11-30-2005, 12:02 PM	#56
BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Both sportwagons look nice, but i'll have to go with the BMW cause thats my true spirit, true calling, the true sports automobile! __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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11-30-2005, 12:07 PM	#57
ABR First Lieutenant 29 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I have two friends who live in Saab service, because this stuff keep breaking... Saab would be my last choice... __________________ 94' Opel Vectra Manual 96' Opel Vectra Manual99' Honda Accord Auto01' Toyota Sienna 06' BMW 330i Step
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11-30-2005, 12:29 PM	#58
ThreeBimm Private First Class 13 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 325 xi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Based on looks alone I would go with the BMW. That Saab is hideous. Those back lights have got to go.
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