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'01 leather more gathered..didn't notice 5-speed auto? Posted by Mike Lynch [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: 9-5 linear....I know this has been debated...., RickP, Fri, 14 Jun 2002 13:01:25 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
The '01 leather seems more gathered around the edge of the seat which explains why it would have to be thinner. My '96 900SE leather is very thick, hard and smooth and doesn't seem to be showing any wear at all, but it's no where near as comfy and good smelling as an '01 9-5 interior.
It's that edge around the intruments that makes the lighter wood look fake. With the dark dash the gloss kind of hides the edge, but I wish something could be done with that plasticky rim around the intruments.
I'm suprised too that you can tell it handles better, there are improvements to the subframe, shock towers and steering hubs, but it's still the same car.
Steering wheel sizes vary, some are thicker than others in the same model in the same brand from year to year. Different suppliers and coverings I suppose.
You didn't notice or mention the 5-speed auto. I found it a very subtle change as the box shifts so well. I have customers drive both '01s and '02s and still buy the '01.
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