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To buy or not to buy a 9-5 Aero 230TS)
Posted by René [Email] (more from René) on Fri, 23 Jan 2004 08:04:38
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Hi,
I'm new to this board and thinking of buying a Saab 9-5 Aero 230TS.
Just realised, after posting on the general discussion board (sorry) that there is a specific 9-5 board.
At present I'm driving a Volvo V70 2,5 T AWD and I'm in general satisfied with that car but would like to try something different and more sporty.
I use to drive fast on twisty mountain roads with a not too smooth surface. How does the 9-5 perform on this kind of roads and how is traction with 250 hp and only 2 wheel front drive? I have heard some disturbing things about loss of traction and driveability under adverse circumstances. Is maybe 250 HP too much for the set-up? Should I go for the 2.3 T Vector or maybe the 3.0 Tdci Vector?
What about overall reliability and built quality. It looks good new but I have also heard some negative comments of ex-owners with a similar 9-5 who had a lot of minor but ennoying problems with the car, specially electrical problems and problems with the gearbox.
I appreciate some honest feedback.
Thanks
René
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