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Re: finally drove a 9-5 aero, a few questions, chicago
Posted by Allan (more from Allan) on Thu, 20 May 2004 18:37:01
In Reply to: finally drove a 9-5 aero, a few questions, chicago, dave, Thu, 20 May 2004 16:39:46
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I can't address all your questions but wanted to comment on a couple of your observations.
One was horsepower & torque. The 9-5 is a front wheel drive car and as such, more prone to torque steer. It's also harder to get the power to the pavement without spinning tires when accelerationg off the line.
In view of this, Saab has surpressed some of the torque in first gear when accelerating hard. This may account for the lack of punch you mentioned. For Saabs, the "punch" is going to be felt when you jump on it above 20 mph or so. However, Front wheel drive has it's advantages too -particularly when driving in snow, and overall weight savings -which translates to higher fuel economy. Even so, 32 mpg is about the best highway milage I've heard anyone report on this board.
The other comment has to do with engine shake. Many here have complained of rough idle in the 4 cyl models. Some seem worse than others and it seems to have a lot to do with the particular engine calibration. In my case, idle shake subsided after I upgraded to a BSR Stage II ECU. At <1800 rpms the engine mount bushings dampen engine vibrations. At normal driving rpms however, two internal counter-rotating balancing shafts cancel out the lateral and vertical rotational forces. It really is a smooth engine when it's underway.
I drove one Winter without Winter tires and one with them and would say the Winter tires help, but are not necessary. In fact, I think my 9-5 handles better with all season tires in the snow than a lot of other cars with winter tires.
For those of us who prefer a premium, high performance car at a reasonable price and are willing to forego the presumed status of a BMW, Audi, or Mercedes, Saab ownership is an intelligent choice.
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Posts in this Thread:
- finally drove a 9-5 aero, a few questions, chicago, dave, Thu, 20 May 2004 16:39:46
- Re: finally drove a 9-5 aero, a few questions, chicago, dave, Sun, 23 May 2004 18:46:03
- go for it!, Jason 5W-40, Fri, 21 May 2004 20:09:33
- Re: finally drove a 9-5 aero, a few questions, chicago, frank
, Fri, 21 May 2004 11:12:24 - Re: finally drove a 9-5 aero, a few questions, chicago, Lynn, Fri, 21 May 2004 05:23:51
- At speed the 9-5 Aero should feel much stronger, AdamB
, Thu, 20 May 2004 22:44:41 - Saab Exchange, dented rims, and indies..., sph3re, Thu, 20 May 2004 20:16:41
- Re: finally drove a 9-5 aero, a few questions, chicago, AeroLady, Thu, 20 May 2004 18:51:43
- Re: finally drove a 9-5 aero, a few questions, chicago, Allan, Thu, 20 May 2004 18:37:01 <-- Viewing This Message
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