Comments on: Saab vs Nissan http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/10/saab-vs-nissan.html Saab 9-1, 9-3, 9-4x, 9-5, 9-7x News Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:34:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Dan S. http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/10/saab-vs-nissan.html#comment-23370 Dan S. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:59:01 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/10/saab-vs-nissan.html#comment-23370 Sergey, I can relate to the torque steer & wheel hop - good thing I know to keep a stiff grip on my steering wheel. Swade, thanks for posting my test drive impressions. I just got home (late) & saw the first MY08 on my local dealer lot, still pre-prep. I took some low light phone pix & will forward them by e-mail later. My biggest impression was after doing a thorough walk-around of the MY08 9-3 2.0t w/auto trans, the MY07's look pretty sorry in comparison. That new front end is AWESOME, but I'm still not sure about those tail lights - didn't look good in black, maybe better with other colors. I'll save my final opinion when I see in Fusion Blue Metallic & Ice Blue...YUM! Sergey, I can relate to the torque steer & wheel hop – good thing I know to keep a stiff grip on my steering wheel.

Swade, thanks for posting my test drive impressions. I just got home (late) & saw the first MY08 on my local dealer lot, still pre-prep. I took some low light phone pix & will forward them by e-mail later. My biggest impression was after doing a thorough walk-around of the MY08 9-3 2.0t w/auto trans, the MY07′s look pretty sorry in comparison. That new front end is AWESOME, but I’m still not sure about those tail lights – didn’t look good in black, maybe better with other colors. I’ll save my final opinion when I see in Fusion Blue Metallic & Ice Blue…YUM!

]]> By: Sergey http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/10/saab-vs-nissan.html#comment-23352 Sergey Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:24:44 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/10/saab-vs-nissan.html#comment-23352 I used to own 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed. It had 3.5l 255hp engine (the all mighty VQ35DE). It was a blast to drive. Once you get over the huge wheel hop and get used to holding the steering wheel tight (otherwise torque stee will leave you in the ditch)...you could beat unsuspecting v8 Mustang off the line with no problem. It was smooth, quiet and comfortable. It even had a heated steering wheel. The only negative about it was that it really sloppy on the handling...the front end would dive too much. Lowering, springs, stut bars would help a bit...but still not fully eliminate the problem. I drove it for a year and then bought a 2003 9-3 Aero (210hp). 93 handled better, 3rd gear was great...but off the line performance was not as good. These are different cars not meant to compete with each other. I used to own 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed. It had 3.5l 255hp engine (the all mighty VQ35DE). It was a blast to drive. Once you get over the huge wheel hop and get used to holding the steering wheel tight (otherwise torque stee will leave you in the ditch)…you could beat unsuspecting v8 Mustang off the line with no problem. It was smooth, quiet and comfortable. It even had a heated steering wheel. The only negative about it was that it really sloppy on the handling…the front end would dive too much. Lowering, springs, stut bars would help a bit…but still not fully eliminate the problem. I drove it for a year and then bought a 2003 9-3 Aero (210hp). 93 handled better, 3rd gear was great…but off the line performance was not as good. These are different cars not meant to compete with each other.

]]> By: dmr http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/10/saab-vs-nissan.html#comment-23351 dmr Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:02:28 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/10/saab-vs-nissan.html#comment-23351 This review captures the essence of what it feels like to be a Saab owner like none other. This review captures the essence of what it feels like to be a Saab owner like none other.

]]> By: zippy http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/10/saab-vs-nissan.html#comment-23350 zippy Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:57:22 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/10/saab-vs-nissan.html#comment-23350 Dan, thats what makes a Saab such a blast - its those windy roads and sharp curves where a Saab really performs. Keep us posted! Dan, thats what makes a Saab such a blast – its those windy roads and sharp curves where a Saab really performs. Keep us posted!

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