Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:58:06 +1300 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: Looking for my next Saab
> in article 7bwCf.10416$wl.1371nospam.news.blueyonder.co.uk, Nasty Bob at > speedypancakenospamail.com wrote on 27/01/2006 21:23: > > >> My mate just bought a pristine 9000 Anniversary (1998 MY) 2.3 LPT for just > >> short of 3,000 UKP. I think that kind of money will get you a fully loaded > >> 9000 Anni or Aero with all the toys and comforts. The Anniversary has > > nicer > >> interior styling than the Aero, IMO, but an Aero is ... Well ... An Aero > > and > >> they're always nice :) > > > > That's encouraging. > > But what does the Aero badge mean? Different seats / engine?? > > On the Aero, you get a sleek bodykit, Aero wheels (usually 16" deep dish > rims on the late models) and leather seats, which have distinctive slashes: > <http://www.norseperformance.com/Images/aeroseats.jpg> > > Now the Anniversary model gets the same bodykit, unique seats with the SAAB > aeroplane logos embossed into the leather with suede flashes and > "Anniversary" wheels. The dash fascia is walnut and the steering wheel has > wooden sections. > <http://www.saabtrader.co.uk/roadtest_07_01.htm> > > Engine configurations range from 2.0L 150 BHP LPT through 2.3L 225 BHP. > IIRC, the Aero is either 225 BHP or 230 BHP from a B234. My mate's 170 BHP > 2.3 LPT has an intercooler, so it's all ready for a re-map. Automatic Aeros only got 200bhp. I didn't realise there was a 230bhp Aero, what configuration was that? -- Richard Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 5001, NZ 1996 9000 Aero
