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Re: Convince me 05 9-3 Arc Vs. 05 9-5 Arc Posted by MARK G [Email] (#1986) [Profile/Gallery] (more from MARK G) on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:06:25 In Reply to: Convince me 05 9-3 Arc Vs. 05 9-5 Arc, R.T., Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:49:13 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I have both. I live on an island where I drive the same route every day. Our roads are coarsey paved. Both are neat; seats are fabulous on both; 5 has much better rear seat room. Both are quiet but the 3 has less of the subsonic "road" noise (it's from the body's natural resonance). The 5 let's in more tire noise as well due to the bottom of the doors wrapping over the rockers. 3 has a smoother 2.0 andd very good punch. I like it's slap shifter. 5 is coarse, but Hipo motors are super strong. 3 handles better, period.
In the 5's favor: far better stereo, and my 1999 has absolutely zero squeaks or rattles. It's open sunroof is much quieter at speed. I think the 5 series has had fewer bugs, especially since it has a conventional ignition key. Interior materials a skosh better, although 5 is a bit dated (mouse fur headliner), and the dash is shiney on bright days. I just barely prefer the 3's looks. Let us know which way you go.
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