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Re: What to do? 97 9000aero, 2000 9-5aero
Posted by zeke (more from zeke) on Fri, 7 Nov 2003 15:14:22
In Reply to: What to do? 97 9000aero, 2000 9-5aero, Bert K, Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:24:35
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First, I'd like to admit that I'm not being objective - I think the 9000 hatch was the most unique family sedan ever produced - I fell in love with it 10 years ago and it hasn't waned.
Like TKC says, the 9-5 does have an up-dated chasis, and it's engine management system is also a further 'refinement'. However, I think he's overstating the case about a better ride. As 2Slow has mentioned, the 9000 suspension dynamics, in practice, are less prone to enter oversteer, whatever the conditions. And with just a few 'minor' modifications, the 9000 suspension, as Abbott and others have demonstrated, can more than handle with any stock 9-5. Also, the engine management system on a 9000 is much easier to tune, and all B234 turbo engines, even the LPT versions, can be 'tuned' to achieve well over 500 hp - that's with the stock pistons and crank that's found on ANY B234 turbo. Some, as TKC has noted, prefer the Recaros in the 9000 Aero, but the 9000/s interior is also larger and feels more luxurious. 1997 was the last year for that model - I think a strong case could be made that it was the most unique car the general made that year. If I didn't already have an Aero ('94), that would be the year I'd want - did I say it had a hatch?
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Posts in this Thread:
- What to do? 97 9000aero, 2000 9-5aero, Bert K, Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:24:35
- TWO WORDS: IGNITION SWITCH. n/m, Adrian, Sat, 8 Nov 2003 12:25:58
- Update from Bert k, Bert K, Sat, 8 Nov 2003 10:19:53
- Enjoying both, but absolutely love the 9000 Aero, paul de k, Fri, 7 Nov 2003 16:58:13
- Re: What to do? 97 9000aero, 2000 9-5aero, zeke, Fri, 7 Nov 2003 15:14:22 <-- Viewing This Message
- Drive both..., KeithB, Fri, 7 Nov 2003 15:00:02
- If you've wanted a 9000 Aero for years..., Street, Fri, 7 Nov 2003 14:07:54
- I've had both. get the 9-5 n/m, Al S, Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:40:15
- The 9000 rocks!!!! >>>, elSVT, Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:31:46
- Do you need a hatch or do you prefer a smoother..., TKC, Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:56:28
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