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The 9000 autos were just so so, previous C900 trannies were awful, but the 9-5 has converted many a die hard stick driver with it's world class, reliable, Aisin Warner tranny. The stick in a 9-5 is OK, but nothin' special, the autos are oustanding and very satisfying in sport mode and 03's and up have manual mode with steering wheel shift paddles if you have to play.
A 9-5 is a real Saab, made by the trolls in Trollhattan with a genuine Saab built engine. Generally considered above average in reliability, perhaps the best Saab of all time in that regard. I'm very used to high-line import parts pricing, BMW, Merc, Audi, Volvo etc. and Saab parts are in line and readily available.
The Volvos are a little too distinct with the shelfs on the sides, though the latest S80 is pretty sweet.
Finally, Aero drivers know who they are. The appeal of sports seats, wide wheels and tires and sport suspension, as well as the extra power on tap, well if you have to ask, you're probably better off with a Linear or Arc. 04-05 Arcs had 220hp turbo fours anyway and the V-6 Arcs pull harder than an Aero outa' the whole.
Posts in this Thread:
- general questions .... 9-5 and/or 9-5 Aero, Jerome, Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:04:15
- Re: general questions .... 9-5 and/or 9-5 Aero, Stephen Goldberger, Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:47:44
- Re: general questions .... 9-5 and/or 9-5 Aero, Jon Fero, Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:56:06
- have owned both Linear and Aero, John in Bismarck, Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:26:49
- Re: general questions .... 9-5 and/or 9-5 Aero, Ed MA, Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:53:54
- considering a used 03 Saab 95 Aero (low miles), CME, Sat, 5 Apr 2008 11:18:33
- Re: general questions .... 9-5 and/or 9-5 Aero, Jerome, Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:40:58
- Is the post '05 9-5 dash still good?, JMJ in NC, Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:28:15
- No..., Larry West
, Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:30:03
- If Saabs are really GM, are Volvos really Ford?, Allan, Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:39:25
- Try the auto....., Mike Lynch
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