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Re: Agree about the E39 platform...
Posted by alex [Email] (more from alex) on Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:11:51
In Reply to: Agree about the E39 platform..., washaero, Fri, 2 Feb 2007 07:24:26
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I had a 98' 528i that I sold because I had a company car. After I left the job I aquired my 99'9-5 V6. The BMW has a very refined and solid driving feel to it. The cabin is constructed very well with very high quality materials. The str8t 6 engine provides more than adaqute power, but nothing that will throw you back in the seat. After 2.5 years of ownership and 32K miles, I did the reccomended services, and changed the thermostat. Altogether about a $1600... Very low maintaince costs for a european car.
The Saab in comparison is a whole other animal. The cabin is much more entertaining in saab with the SID and all those fun messages (try it in swedish mode and see what your passengers say)vented/heated seats...LOTS of things to play with~! The materials in the cabin could have been a lot better, but are decent. What sold me on my saab was that absolute kick ass power. Take offs are fun, and passing someone at highway speeds with the feeling like it wants to go faster is great!Not to mention the naughty "S" button on the shifter lol.. I have fun driving this car..Thats what sold me...However I bought mine at 89K (about the same as my BMW) in July 06...its Feb 07..ive spent at least $2700 in 10K miles. Total love hate situation! I plan to keep my 9-5 for awhile, but want to get back into a late model (2003) E39 or a Volvo turbo something.. What has been great,is this msg board to learn about all the "quirks" of the 9-5, and the excellent service at Swedecar!
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- 9-5 wagon vs. BMW 525it wagon, brick8, Thu, 1 Feb 2007 13:22:33
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, Fri, 2 Feb 2007 17:08:41 - As a twin sportwagon owner..., CrNiFe
, Fri, 2 Feb 2007 09:39:39 - thanks, brick8, Fri, 2 Feb 2007 06:53:20
- I would get a newer Bimmers, carman850, Thu, 1 Feb 2007 15:55:25
- Not your exact cars, but close... (Longish), Wil W
, Thu, 1 Feb 2007 15:14:54 - there are many things to say but i have a couple..., rsfeller, Thu, 1 Feb 2007 13:30:08
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