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Base model can be upgraded to close to Aero.....
Posted by Roger (more from Roger) on Tue, 4 Nov 2003 05:58:21
In Reply to: 9000 owner test drove some 9-5's today..questions, kmosabi, Mon, 3 Nov 2003 15:37:52
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I own a 2000 base and often day-dream about performing the necessary upgrades.
Engine - <$1000 will buy you the software, exhaust, and low restriction intake changes which will give you Aero HP and torque specs. Low restriction exhaust can be done when replacing a worn out OE system.
Suspension - <$300 will buy you 2003 Aero sway bars which will yield most of the Aero suspension benefit without stiffening the ride. <$1000 will buy new sway bars, shocks, and lowered springs which will closely match the Aero set-up.
Brakes - ~$500 will buy you the larger Aero front rotors and caliper brackets to give your base 9-5 the Aero brakes. Can also be done later as part of a routine brake job when the OE parts are worn out.
Wheels - ~$800 will buy you used 17-inch Aero wheels and tires on auction sites. You could also stay with the 16-inchers and save on tire cost.
Interior - A used 9-5 lpt with the "Premium Package" from the factory will give you the Aero/SE interior (or close to it).
Final analysis - If a 2000 Aero is priced more than $3000 above a 2000 lpt equipped with Premium Package, the Base model and subsequent upgrades may be the better deal.
You will have to add the allowance for personal emotions.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 9000 owner test drove some 9-5's today..questions, kmosabi, Mon, 3 Nov 2003 15:37:52
- ecu & suspension upgrades, boost gauge can be done, mdj, Tue, 4 Nov 2003 06:21:30
- Base model can be upgraded to close to Aero....., Roger, Tue, 4 Nov 2003 05:58:21 <-- Viewing This Message
- Ah yes, Aero to Aero, a few here have both...., TKC, Mon, 3 Nov 2003 19:33:29
- ....but let me make it clear that I dont ....., kmosabi, Mon, 3 Nov 2003 17:23:12
- Re: 9000 owner test drove some 9-5's today..questions, Dean, Mon, 3 Nov 2003 16:52:48
- Re: 9000 owner test drove some 9-5's today..questions, Stephen Goldberger, Mon, 3 Nov 2003 16:42:39
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