Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 18:18:35 -0400 From: "Bob Liptrot" <Bob.Liptrotnopsamtal.nospam.com> Subject: Re: 99 Saab 9-5- Owner Impressions/Comments?
I am a 3 day 9-5 owner...see comments below: CarBuffIL wrote in message <1998083015394600.LAA06722nopsamer01.news.aol.com>... >Hello, > >My local BMW dealership recently totalled my 97 328i while test driving it >(engine problem) and I am looking at buying a new 9-5. I would really >appreciate your impressions and opinions of the car. I have some specific >questions as well: > >1) What does the SE package on the 4 cylinder add? All I could see was sunroof, >leather, and H/K stereo. > And the memory seats...I wanted the sunroof, leather, heated seats and auto...from there it is only about 1K (or 12/month on lease) to go to the SE to get the better radio and memory seats. >2) I really want a 5-speed, but I prefer a V6... I know the V6 won't be >available until November here in the US, and that I can't get the 5-speed with >it. Is the four cyclinder really "4 cylindery"?? Is it worth sacrificing the >5-speed for the V6 or will I be happy with the 4? > I am very happy with the 4 auto...pleastly surprised as to the performance. >3) Safety: I know Saab says they are wonderful, but the US hasn't yet done any >gvmt tests that I can find. Anyone in Europe know anything about the >crashworthiness of the 9-5? > > >I really appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond! Thanks!! > > >Jeremy Meyer >carbuffilnopsamcom or jmeyer7nopsamedu