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| 1998 Saab 900 4 Dr SE Turbo Hatchback. (Photo: Saab) |
Saab buyers tend to be independent thinkers too, and therefore probably wouldn't listen to what I have to say as it is. Even if I were to contend that a more recent Honda Accord EX V6 offers more power, better handling and superior reliability, for about the same price, it won't matter. They wouldn't be caught dead in something as average as a Honda, and besides, where would they put the key?
Specifications:
- 1994 Expected Price*: $2,000 - $8,700 (165,000 to 185,000 km**)
- 1995 Expected Price*: $2,200 - $16,100*** (150,000 to 165,000 km**)
- 1996 Expected Price*: $2,900 - $18,500*** (135,000 to 150,000 km**)
- 1997 Expected Price*: $4,800 - $22,800*** (120,000 to 135,000 km**)
- 1998 Expected Price*: $5,400 - $27,300*** (105,000 to 120,000 km**)
- Body Type: 2-door hatchback, 4-door hatchback, 2-door convertible
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Base Engine: 150 hp, 155 lb-ft of torque, 2.3-L, 16-valve, DOHC I-4
- Opt Engine: 170 hp, 167 lb-ft of torque, 2.5-L, 24-valve V6
- Base Engine: 185 hp, 194 lb-ft of torque, 2.0-L, 16-valve, DOHC, turbocharged I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd manual (opt 4-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (base - convertible): 1,328 - 1,497 kg (2,950 - 3,300 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 5 (4 in convertible)
- Cargo Capacity (hatchback min - max): 680 - 1,416 L (24.0 - 50.0 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 12.8 / 8.0 L/100 km (20 / 28 mpg) (5-speed base 1994)
- Competitors: Acura Vigor/TL, Audi 90/A4, BMW 3-Series, Infiniti G20, Lexus ES 300, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Nissan Maxima, VW Passat
- Web Site: www.gmcanada.com
- * Used vehicle prices sourced from CanadianCarPrices.com
- ** Mileage averages based on approximately 20,000 km travel per year (calculated in 2003 model year)
- *** Wide price differences reflect the value of the convertible model over less collectible hatchbacks
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