Date: 30 Oct 1998 23:38:06 GMT From: "Raj Tuli" <spgcnvtnopsamdnet.att.net> Subject: Re: SAAB-'96-AERO-50K-Should I Buy?
>The posts are generally correct. The '96 model year was the last true Aero. >Interestingly, the '97 CSE came with the Aero engine in the 5sp. version. Actually in the US the AERO was available thru the 1997 model year. it was with the 1998 model year that the 9000 was only available in a CSE. With the introduction of the 9-5 in mid 1998, the 1998 9000 CSE was a limited run. It was availabel in either automatic (with the standard CSE engine) or 5-spd which contained the AERO tuned engine. Bith automobiles came with the AEROs exterior styling and a new version of the 16" AERO wheels. I beleived neither had the sports tuned suspension. There were only 1500 made that year. Actually, a couple of months nefore the 9-5 was released, dealers were willing to part with these 98 CSEs for about $10,000 below MSRP.