Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 14:20:05 +0000 (UTC) From: H. <musicboxnopsamrider.co.uk> Subject: Re: 9-5 aero wagon or 9-5 2.3 ?
The five-speed auto is only available on the 2002 model, so if you're looking for an older car you're out of luck. Apart from that, the main thing to be aware of is that Auto Aero's have less torque than the manuals - apparently the auto-box can't handle so much torque. If I remember rightly the auto also lacks the maunal's overboost facility (where the engine gives out extra torque for accelleration for short periods). Hope that helps. H. On Sun, 17 Mar 2002 13:05:42 +0100, "Simon Putz" <simon.putznopsamline.de> wrote: >hi, > >i was wondering what car would be the better buy. >are there any interesting differences besides shocks/struts, looks and >engine management? >i know i can tune up the 2.3 to aero-level so that should not be the point. >but im wondering if it would be better to get a full loaded 2.3 or a aero. >also since when is the 5 gear automatic availible and is it much better than >the 4 speed? >are there any horror stories about the automatic used in the 9-5 or just the >normal "i hate slurpies" stuff? >im looking for a car in the 2-3 year range with up to 60-80 k KM. >should i look out for something in particular besides black blue or white >puffs from exhaust or sounds and obvious things? >well >any advice is greatly appreciated > >bye > >simon putz >