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Re: saab needs to step it up a notch (9-5) Posted by Andy [Email]  (#759) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Andy) on Wed, 12 Nov 2003 19:34:30
In Reply to: saab needs to step it up a notch (9-5), albanysaab, Mon, 10 Nov 2003 03:47:23 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I just bought a 9-5 Aero over an Acura TL that I had actually put down a deposit on before they were even available for test drives. That "270 hp @ 5300 rpm/238 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm" is one strange power plant. I was neither comfortable nor impressed with watching the tach nearly redline in each gear during hard acceleration - and this was the automatic. Up to 6000, down to 2500, up to 6000, back down, etc. The car pulled it off surprisingly smoothly, but all I could think was, "this thing's gonna explode." Of course, it won't, and I'll be the one in and out of service in getting all the expensive/early repairs on my new Aero (charcoal green with graphite interior), but you gotta take chances.
However, I would agree that there are some weak spots in the 9-5 keeping it from shining in the low-end lux/performance division. I assume there's a thread where owners have listed their design ideas/wish list, so I won't go into it here. But for now, I am thoroughly enjoying the ride on my new Aero (and first Saab, after mostly VW's and one errant Celica).
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