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Re: 9000 vs 9-5
Posted by GoBuster (more from GoBuster) on Tue, 28 Aug 2001 08:57:20
In Reply to: 9000 vs 9-5, SSell71096, Mon, 27 Aug 2001 22:35:19
Dave, I've owned both, the 9000 CSE (105,000 mi) and the 9-5 SE V-6 (35,000
mi). They are quite different cars! The hatch in the 9000 is a plus, the
ride is not as good as the 9-5, and the engine shakes on idle (automatic
transmission, not such a problem on the manual). The 9000 seats are better
(subjective), but the controls and radio are much better in the 9-5.
Overall, I think the 9-5 is the better car by dint of its more modern design,
safety features, ride, handling and refinement. If you are choosing the
automatic, the transmission in the 9-5 is superior.
If I had a choice, I'd opt for the 9-5, however, if you are considering the
4-cyl. model, up to MY 2001, the engine (except Aero) has 170 HP whereas the
9000 CSE had 200. Certain 9000 models had only 170, they are the LPT equipped
cars, so you have to be careful when selecting (also, avoid any early non
turbo model). The 9000 Aero (manual version) has great performance but is
somewhat harsh riding - a plus for some, minus for others! The 9-5 Aero is
also a fine performer and more refined than the 9000.
>From a reliability standpoint, both my cars were/are good, but I think the
9-5 has an advantage.
Hope you find this information useful.
Robert L.
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