Congrats on yr new wheels, Saabee!
I managed to test drive the brand new 93ss/318i/S60 recently and am
living with much regrets for not having enough money to book a new
93. I shall strive harder at lottery draws from now on.
The 93 really ROCKS!!! No car in its class can match its overall
package. It is fast, lively, agile, eager (fantastic turbo), quiet
(yes, quiet for a turbocharged car), sturdy, stable, best value for
the money ($126k neg.).
318i can match in terms of agility and midrange power, and better
in steering feel - very pointed, unlike the 93's a little too
light.
Noticable slight body roll in the S60. Throttle lag also, thus not
so eager to be pushed. Whereas, the 93 constantly give me the
feeling to push it even harder. Accelaration is very direct and
smooth for the 93. The 318i is not bad in accelaration too but
still a fraction behind 93.
Manual Shift - the one in the 93 is, in one word - SUPERB!!!
Smooth and linear, coupled with the highly responsive throttle made
the car very powerful and eager to charge ahead. I managed to
squeezed past a heavy truck at a bend of merger lanes with ease and
confidence.
Back to the S60. Great interior space and fittings. Very nice
classy exterior( subjective factor) , best boot space too. Drive is
the least fun of the trio but is considered good for point-to-point
driving. Very robust and stable. Audio system is good also. Maybe
it is due to the fact that w/o it, can hear the turbo at
work.
Much being said, can only dream on a new 93 or settle with budget
constraint for a 3 yr old S60.
Dreeeeeeeeeeeam, dream, dream, dream, mmmmmy 93, dream, dream,
dreram........
