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Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?
Posted by Manumad (more from Manumad) on Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:52:11
In Reply to: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, Mat, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 03:54:11
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Mat, Being a transplanted Mancunian living In Canada I always remember as a kid seeing old SAABs' running around Wythenshawe and thinking what a strange looking car they were, but low and behold 25 years later I am on my forth SAAB and still having mixed feelings.
Yes, some of the materials on my 2001 9-5 Aero are rather cheap in looks and feel but other things are wonderful, I drive a manual gearbox and I cannot say I notice any vibrations to speak of, the car is amazingly quick once you are in second gear, and it handle quite well for its size.
I did drive the BMW 530i and 540i, and also the Merc C32 AMG and they are both excellent cars but the 530i was $67500.(CDN) the 540i was $76000. and they C32 was $71000. I paid approx $56000 for my Aero which I thought was fairly expensive (at first) for what I was getting, but after comparing all the bells and whistles I thought the Saab was the better deal.
But I agree with you that it is hard to beat the feel and quality construction of a 5 series or an E class (or C32 in this case)but the cost here in Canada makes it hard to justify the extra $11500. minimum.
Cheers, Manumad
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Posts in this Thread:
- 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, Mat, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 03:54:11
- Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, J, Sat, 14 Sep 2002 14:03:25
- Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, Mat, Fri, 13 Sep 2002 23:28:39
- Just came out of a MB Lease and into an Aero>>, AeroWagn, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 23:31:48
- Just go away.....we won't mind, me, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 20:49:57
- Do you feel more comfortable in the mainstream Mat?, Mike Lynch , Thu, 12 Sep 2002 18:05:51
- Saab, Merc or BMW - Its down to marketing & sheep!, JohnW, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:43:59
- Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, doug , Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:18:07
- Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, Dennis, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:38:36
- Not sure i share the same opinion..., MisplacedYankee , Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:26:35
- Poor comparison, those cars cost more $$, Hammer, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:12:40
- Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, Rick D., Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:07:52
- Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, Jason, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 11:45:15
- Eurospec 9-5?, Ron H, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 10:47:12
- Apologies.In Respose to compaqted., Mat, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:01:59
- Have experience with Bimmers and Mercs, Mat, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:58:20
- Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, Manumad, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:52:11 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, compaqted, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:40:40
- Re: 9-5 really not up to standard. Merc or BMW anyone?, chris74, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 07:18:58
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