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Re: Compare: Saab 9-5 Aero WAGON vs. Volvo v70 T-5
Posted by jcwCT [Email] (more from jcwCT) on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:31:57
In Reply to: Compare: Saab 9-5 Aero WAGON vs. Volvo v70 T-5, tom tarynor, Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:21:06
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Based on... driving my '04 Arc sedan daily, driving and riding in a friend's 2002 V70 T5 wagon many times, test driving a 2005 Arc wagon, a V70 T5 wagon, and a X-country back to back last spring, and driving a coworkers S60 T5 sedan last week...
... both cars are excellent overall and comparable in quality, safety, and overall performance.
... the Volvo's feel heavier and more substancial, and while their handling is excellent, they don't have the "light on their feet" character Saabs have -- in other words, they don't lend themselves to making that quick right turn by rotating the steering wheel with just your index finger.
... there is MUCH less road noise in the Volvos... less wind noise, less noise being transmitted through the tires and body structure. (After I drove my friends S60, I resolved to install Dynamat or the equiv. in my doors, under my carpet, in my trunk etc. of my 9-5
... Volvo's straight-5 engines are smoother and quieter than Saab's 4cyl. (I love Saab engines... but you have to admit they do sound a bit "agricultural"). OTOH, I don't think Volvo engines are quite as responsive to driver inputs.
... Both cars have fabulous front seats (but individual comfort varies... ub, by individual)
I don't think you can go wrong with either car.
posted by 24.44.52...
Posts in this Thread:
- Compare: Saab 9-5 Aero WAGON vs. Volvo v70 T-5, tom tarynor, Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:21:06
- Just went through the same thing, Bjaardker, Sun, 1 Oct 2006 23:05:01
- Re: Compare: Saab 9-5 Aero WAGON vs. Volvo v70 T-5, jcwCT, Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:31:57 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Compare: Saab 9-5 Aero WAGON vs. Volvo v70 T-5, velomonkey, Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:09:33
- Just bought one., WFVIGGEN, Sat, 23 Sep 2006 06:50:48
- Seats, 5-speed, AWD, JMJ in NC, Sat, 23 Sep 2006 05:08:05
- Re: Compare: Saab 9-5 Aero WAGON vs. Volvo v70 T-5, Rafe, Fri, 22 Sep 2006 20:06:48
- Soccer mom's car vs cool SportWagon....., Mike Lynch
, Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:37:12 - Re: Compare: Saab 9-5 Aero WAGON vs. Volvo v70 T-5, SWEDECAR
, Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:40:00
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