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I've got a 1999 9-5 2.3L 5-spd that I've sport tuned and 6 weeks ago added a 330i with the new Performance Package (ZHP) to the garage. Both are excellent cars. Bottom line, the Saab is a better all-around vehicle. The BMW emphasizes the 'sports' in sports sedan.
The Saab is sporty, has enough luxury, has loads of room, and despite being a 1999, its design is still sharp. Tough to beat if you need room and still want a sport ride.
The BMW is smooth. The 6spd transmission and clutch just work together. The ride is stiffer (even vs sport shocks/springs in the Saab), but the car is smaller, a bit lighter, and feels like it can be 'thrown' into corners more aggressively. While peak power in the Saab feels like it runs from 2500-4000 rpm, the BMW hits its stride at 3500 and climbs readily past 5000 (redline is 6700 - haven't been there yet). Having said all this, it fits 4 adults around town or 2 adults and 2 kids cross country, but is shy of cargo space.
Each great cars, but each different.
posted by 65.81.16...
Posts in this Thread:
- Observations: 9-5 aero, C240, 330i (long), dwin, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 17:24:55
- Re: Observations: 9-5 & 330i, Peter
, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 17:12:49 <-- Viewing This Message - Bimmer = a BMW car, turbo5spd, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 07:59:00
- I attended the Saab Proving Grounds event last month, Allan, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 05:45:50
- Re: Observations: 9-5 aero, C240, 330i - Vibes at idle?, JohnW, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 01:05:36
- Re: Observations: 9-5 aero, C240, 330i - Vibes at idle?, dwin, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:26:57
- Re: Observations: 9-5 aero, C240, 330i - Vibes at idle?, Jwiz, Mon, 14 Jul 2003 06:27:01
- 9-5 vs 5 Series, not 3 Series, Greg W, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 20:42:07
- Did you notice.., Al S, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 20:27:11
- Re: Observations: 9-5 aero, C240, 330i (long), jeff, Sun, 13 Jul 2003 17:38:32
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