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Posted by WASSAAB [Email] (more from WASSAAB) on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:23:34
In Reply to: '95 9000 Aero vs. 2001 9-5 Aero, Tim O, Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:37:31
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$5k for an '01 Aero is a steal. I own both cars ('95 Aero & a '00 Aero), and they're both pretty much stock. If I had to choose which of them to drive regularly, I'd go with the 9-5 hands down. BUT, the 9k is far more useful for things other than just driving. For example, I brought a full size refrigerator home from Costco in the 9k; not possible in the 9-5.
As far as performance modification, pushing the envelope on the 9-5 is russian roulette with the piston problems (though a good water injection system and larger IC should fix that... hopefully). The B234 is a far more robust setup. I do believe that the 9-5 is a safer vehicle than the 9k, especially with side airbags and far larger brakes factored into the equation. The gas mileage difference between the two is negligible and with minor improvements the 9-5 outhandles the 9k pretty easily.
Remember, too... the 9k is 12 years old with 175k miles on it... I think it can survive in the elements while the 9-5 enjoys the garage. That's what I do with mine.
Mike
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00 Aero
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