Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2001 20:34:55 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamsafish.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 Facelift
Johannes H Andersen wrote: > > Geert wrote: > > > > Hey guys, > > it has been a while, but at last, i'm back! :-) > > And just now the 2nd generation (well, facelifted at least) 9-5 is > > presented! I was just wondering what you all think of the 9-5... > > Personally I think it's improved, I like the new front and the engines > > are fabulous. Especially the 250 hp Aero and the state-of-the-art 3.0 > > V6 TiD (they both have 350 Nm, that's just massive) And it's pretty > > good that they introduce a smaller diesel at the same time, that will > > boost sales in Europe (where about 70% of the cars in this segment is > > diesel-powered) > > Well, please share your opinion! > > > > Hm! The rear is slightly better now, it needed improvement. It was > not so bad before, only ordinary like on a small family car. The Aero > now looks ridiculous as the grille been BMW'ed. Still, I think the > 9000 CSE is the best looking Saab. > > Johannes Also read the Swedish test rapport, all versions now gets the superior Aero chassis. Figured out the word "krockkuddar" -> airbags (wow!), something like crash cuddly or cuddly crash I guess? Johannes