Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 17:39:54 GMT From: r600nopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: Saab 9-5 V6 - The Latest
In article <722p9m$l3d$1nopsamurst.ccs.yorku.ca>, morrnopsamu.caREMOVE TO REPLY wrote: > From what I've read about the 9-5 V6, I, doubt its worth the extra $$, much > better to get a 2.3 and buy some mods. Performancewise I think 200 BHP for a > turbo V6 is PATHETIC...yes I know all about the low torque strategy etc. I have > a 9-3 and I think its a much better value then the 9-5. Until Saab puts a twin > turbo in the V6...I wouldn't bother myself. > > Mark > > In article <71vg7l$ghk$1nopsam1.dejanews.com>, tsteelenopsamcom says... > > > >Just spoke with the dealer this past weekend - the turbo V6 has been postponed > >until January or February '99 now. If Saab intends for the 9-5 to compete with > >the BMW 5 series, they'd better get their act together. > > > >Tom Steele > >'97 900S 2.3 The 9-5 V6 may only make 200hp, but the low-end torque makes the difference. 3500lbs and an automatic and the car still does 0-60 in just 7.3 seconds. It definately feels much more pwerful than 200hp. Take a look at the recent Road and Track comparison for reference. While they scored the 9-5 poorly on styling, the car had the best performance of all the cars tested, including the 220hp Lexus and 250hp Chrysler. As for the value of the 9-5, best version is base car with leather and sunroof for only $32k. Roomier, safer with much better steering and road feel than a 9- 3. 9-3 is sportier, younger and more versatile, and is my favorite Saab. > > > >-----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- > >http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own > > -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
