When we put the Ninety Eight in Wear, the doors locked. This was supposed to be a safety feature, but we weren't impressed, because it made quick exits impossible.On the road, the Ninety Eight's grand touring manners were noteworthy, providing us with a nice, comfortable drive. For a vehicle its size, acceleration was adequate, and our four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive shifted without event.
Even on dirt roads, our car handled like a big boat. We weren't bounced around on rough terrain, thanks to the suspension's automatic load-leveling feature that helped to sustain an even ride. The brakes were firm and smooth, just the way we expected a car like this to stop.
The Ninety Eight wouldn't be a bad vehicle in which to ride out a traffic jam. In this car, we were comfortable and safe-and undisturbed by outside noise. When an 18-wheeler drove up next to us, we could barely hear it.
As far as parking goes, we found that even in a relatively small space, the Ninety Eight was not difficult to dock. In fact, this car turned in a surprisingly small diameter (39.4 feet). Next Page