Comments on: Friday Snippets (well, it’ll be Saturday when you read them)

By: Rune

Rune — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:35:29 +0000

Uncanny. For me the test picked the 9-3 Sport Sedan Aero BioPower.

In March I purchased the 9-3 SportCombi Vector BioPower (Hertz’ed to 190hp/205hp). I actually wanted the sedan, but the dealer talked me into the combi (by “accidentally” giving me a combi for the price of a sedan).

I feel that my car is a good match for me, but I would not mind more power under the hood. My claim to fame is that I managed to push my car to 245 kph, but the car was very reluctant whenever I pushed beyond 215 kph. (this was on the autobahn — I do not break the law …much)

But kudos to the test. They nailed me at the first go. When the XWD BioPower arrives, I might be tempted to upgrade. In the meantime… Could someone explain to me why the TurboX can’t run on E85? I thought the changes required for a BioPower conversion are minimal?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:43:36 +0000

Nope. Only literally.

So, I’ve been using Google Chrome for a week, and I noticed that when I mouse over a TS story on my iGoogle page, I get a mouseover tooltip that is the height of my computer screen…it has the whole story in it. It’s crazy.

Test says 9-3 Aero TTiD…which is unavailable where I live. I’d rather have a 2.0 than an Aero, but I’d rather have a TTiD than a 2.0, so I guess it’s accurate.

By: No.9

No.9 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:13:40 +0000

Kool microsite! I «chose» the SC 9-3 aero TTiD, which I would highly consider if it was available in Canada. In reality, if I had to part with our 01 9-5, I would look for a used SC 9-5 aero with low mileage.

By: BrianL

BrianL — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:35:47 +0000

Swade,

Just wait till you get back home. You’ll be turning on the wipers to signal for turns! That’s what I was doing after spending two weeks driving around New Zealand.

-Brian

By: Ken B

Ken B — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:00:38 +0000

My last time driving in Vancouver was in 2002. I think that their traffic will flow better once they legalize “left on green.”

By: zippy

zippy — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:57:46 +0000

Swade, our road system hasnt changed much in nearly 40years and dont even get me started on all the potholes I have to dodge in a day. Anyhow am leaving for work now so I hope all of you guys have a blast today in Washington. Wish I could have gone.

By: TTAero

TTAero — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:39:20 +0000

Hey!
According to the test, I’ve just bought the wrong car. The test tells me that a 9-3 SS TTiD is the choise, but my choise (before this test obviosly) was a the 9-3 SC TTiD.

Who is wrong? Me or the test?

By: saabyurk

saabyurk — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:42:02 +0000

Enjoy the 2.0 Swade.
That was a fun test. I get a 9-3 Sportcombi Aero TTiD, guess I have to move to Sweden (or wait forever in the USA). Plus, in my profile, I found out that I’m single! I didn’t know!

By: Joe Lobo

Joe Lobo — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:26:53 +0000

I rather don’t state what I want to state as he will come back and counter back any of my comments and even dare to say that it is harrasment !!!! More to come soon as he’s had a moment of madness.

By: Hawkeye

Hawkeye — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:48:04 +0000

I was in Richo’s Vig last night myself Swade, we had a meet up at the BBC.
Yep, no rattles!