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Re: Impressions - 2.0T and 6 cyl 5/6 spd. SportCombi
Posted by Ron H [Email] (more from Ron H) on Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:43:13
In Reply to: Impressions - 2.0T and 6 cyl 5/6 spd. SportCombi, washaero, Mon, 16 Jan 2006 16:22:53
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Before I got my Aero SC, I had test driven the '06 9-3 SS 2.0T (5speed) and the Aero V6 sedan (stick and auto versions) in October. I was impressed with all three (the SC was not due to arrive until December).
I could have easily settled with the 2.0T SC (w/Premium package and sunroof-almost matches the Aero option specs at $31265), but the lure of an extra 40hp and 37lb-ft torque, larger wheels and brakes, sports suspension, dual exhausts, Aero spoiler/body cladding and sports seats (not to mention the Aero Academy!) for a nominal price increase (compared to adding some of these items ex post facto) pretty much sold me on the Aero.
Think about spending $920 minimum for OEM 17" wheels ($230/ea from Taliferro) and tires (pick your brand) from Tire Rack for another at least $400, another $1100 or so for Stage 1 Nordic (245hp, 280lbft torque), $1200 for dual exhausts, $327 for sport springs, $332 for the sports steering wheel, $145 for the metal finish transmission console trim (again, all from Taliferro).
At that point, why NOT get the Aero? It's only $2355 over the 2.0T SC (versus $4424 for the items I priced above)-and, you get the Aero Academy to boot ($1350 value)!
Had I got the 2.0T SC, I think I may have had "buyer's regret" down the line over not getting the Aero. I love my new Aero SC, and do NOT regret NOT getting the 2.0T (which is still a fine car).
posted by 70.180.12...
Posts in this Thread:
- Impressions - 2.0T and 6 cyl 5/6 spd. SportCombi, washaero, Mon, 16 Jan 2006 16:22:53
- Your wish comes true, convienence package..., Mike Lynch
, Tue, 17 Jan 2006 12:32:36- Re: Your wish comes true, convienence package..., Bob V, Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:13:01
- Re: Your wish comes true, convienence package..., Ron H, Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:03:58
- Excellent news...Mike...interior changes for '07?, washaero, Tue, 17 Jan 2006 13:24:21
- Re: Impressions - 2.0T and 6 cyl 5/6 spd. SportCombi, Ron H, Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:43:13 <-- Viewing This Message
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