SAAB 9-3 HOT                     VOLVO C70

---------------------- PRICE*---------------------------
$44,215                          45,870
-----------------------PLUSES---------------------------
Powerful acceleration,           Luxurious appointments,
confident handling,              superb sound system,
spacious trunk                   roomy back seat

-----------------------MINUSES--------------------------
Wind noise, balky                Body not stiff enough,
shifter, depreciation            rear view restricted,
predicted to be higher           questions on reliability
than average                     of convertible top


*Suggested retail price, comparably equipped models including most 
options
DATA: BW, KELLEY BLUE BOOK, CONSUMER REPORTS