..just older (92 Accord/91 9KT). My take is this; the Honda will be more reliable from an operations standpoint upto about 125k or so miles. Beyond that I think the Aero will be more reliable because it is built with better materials and the major components are designed better. The Aero has more components/accessories and is a more complex design which contribuites to its unreliability to a point but also enhances driving enjoyment.

I bought the Accord for my wife and the 9000 for me, but whenever she goes out with her friends, she asks "can I take the nice car".

It comes down to a couple key principles. If you want a very reliable, comfortable, very average performer with little or no identity, that will last from 175-225k, go with the Accord. If you want a reliable, very comfortable, excellent performer, with lots of identity, that will last from 250-350k, go with the Aero.

The Aero is also "much" quieter at cruising speed than the Honda.

If I had my pick, and they were equally well maintained with a competant dealer or indy in the area, I'd go with the Aero any day....and so would my wife.

• 1995 Saab Aero or 1997 Honda Accord EX?, Jon Henderson, Thu, 31 May 2001 14:30:43
  • I have both..., Paul Davis, Fri, 1 Jun 2001 12:44:14 <-- Viewing This Message
  • So sad that they are same price..., wik, Fri, 1 Jun 2001 02:48:53
  • Basically you asked Pamela Anderson or Steffi Graff????, mario, Fri, 1 Jun 2001 02:40:26
  • I agree with Robert and Darrell., Aaron Gilbert, Thu, 31 May 2001 22:10:25
  • I think you will be happier with the Honda, Robert Kaplan, Thu, 31 May 2001 20:06:04
    • Are Hondas, et al really lower maintenance?, ls, Thu, 31 May 2001 23:13:47
      • Re: Are Hondas, et al really lower maintenance?, amji, Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:25:05
      • One more, ls, Thu, 31 May 2001 23:25:31
  • If you have to ask that question......, Darrell , Thu, 31 May 2001 19:56:02
  • You can get reliability if you understand the car and DIY. N/M, Dan L, Thu, 31 May 2001 17:00:21
  • Re: 1995 Saab Aero or 1997 Honda Accord EX?, sully, Thu, 31 May 2001 16:58:32
  • Well, it's all relative, QuasiMotor, Thu, 31 May 2001 15:01:04
  • Re: 1995 Saab Aero or 1997 Honda Accord EX?, JMC, Thu, 31 May 2001 14:35:41

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