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People are very happy with both and many have both, but I do really kinda' like the 9-5 interior, even with the darkwood that comes in the 05 Arc. The 9-5 has a lower cowel height or a lower windowline than the 9-3SS for an airier cockpit. I'm also a big(ger) car guy as I prefer and mid-size as opposed to the smaller versions of all European cars.
To me 9-5's seem to be more solid than 9-3SS', that is a 9-3SS can be a lotta' work and dealer visits to keep the interior tight and squeak free and I think the aluminum rear suspension doesn't feel quite as solid as the steel pieces in the 9-5.
Also I think the 9-5 motor has more punch down low and finally I think the styling on the 9-5 has more character, the reverse curve of the roof line, the combination clam shell side view mirror, and is less generic than the 9-3SS.
Posts in this Thread:
- Convince me 05 9-3 Arc Vs. 05 9-5 Arc, R.T., Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:49:13
- 9-5, MJ, Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:07:27
- Re: Convince me 05 9-3 Arc Vs. 05 9-5 Arc, MARK G , Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:06:25
- How will it mostly be used., anthony g, Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:52:16
- I vote 9-5..., Mike Lynch , Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:40:10 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Convince me 05 9-3 Arc Vs. 05 9-5 Arc, Bobby in Tampa, Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:10:26
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