2 grand on a saab, 9.3 aero of 9.5 aero ?
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hi., My saab cab was written off earlier this week, after some old woman crashed into me head on.
i have about 2 grand to spend on another saab and am looking at 9.3 2.0t or aero and 9.5 aero or 2.3t, for the money what would be the better option?
i have driven both models before.
are the automatics in the 9.5's reliable?
i drive to germany and sweden, what saab would be the best one to go continental cruising?
and my 3rd option is volvo c70, anyone had any experience of these?
i have about 2 grand to spend on another saab and am looking at 9.3 2.0t or aero and 9.5 aero or 2.3t, for the money what would be the better option?
i have driven both models before.
are the automatics in the 9.5's reliable?
i drive to germany and sweden, what saab would be the best one to go continental cruising?
and my 3rd option is volvo c70, anyone had any experience of these?
The best otion for what you want IMHO would be a facelifted 9-5 Aero (2002-on)....but, you will be struggling to get one for a 2k budget. The non-sports seats in the early Aero's would out me off, and if looking for an auto, the 4-speed auto in the 99-01 9-5's (and 9-3's) would defintately put me off. The later 5-speed auto is sooooo much better.
I suspect you will get a better 9-3 Aero for your money than a 9-5 Aero.
I suspect you will get a better 9-3 Aero for your money than a 9-5 Aero.
K321 said:
whats wrong with pre 2002 9-5s? i heard about the sump issue but my local indie said he would help me locate a good one.
Nothing wrong with them as such......just that the improvements Saab made from 02 onwards made the 9-5 so much better.Better suspension and steering response from the better front hub design...ESP.
Better brakes.
More supportive sports seats on the Aero (pre 02 Aero's had the standard seats as per any other 9-5)
Better auto gearbox
Extra toys etc., such as the xenons etc.
Edited by aeropilot on Sunday 13th June 20:23
To put it into perspective over and above AeroP's comments - the tweaked suspension of the pre-02 Aero became the standard suspension for the post-02 "normal" models! It was such a good blend of roadholding and ride comfort that it was deemed comfy enough for the normal models, allowing the later Aeros to go stiffer still (whilst still being very comfy in themselves).
I agree the post-02 cars are much better than the earlier ones, but as the question is 9-3A vs 9-5A, having had and/or driven both I'd go for the 9-5 every single time. Much much better car all round, and certainly for crushing continents it's the way to go.
I agree the post-02 cars are much better than the earlier ones, but as the question is 9-3A vs 9-5A, having had and/or driven both I'd go for the 9-5 every single time. Much much better car all round, and certainly for crushing continents it's the way to go.
i am going to test drive some saabs this weekend, i am tempted by the 9.5 now after reading these comments and the praise the 9.5 gets on the internet, esp as they dont have the bulkhead issues the 900 and 9.3 have
red leicester. whats so bad with the c70? i think they look nicer and i test drove a c70 t5 last year before buying the saab cab turbo.
i am using a 10 plate insignia sports tourer now and miss the saab greatly, it was faster and surprisingly i think it handles better than the vx, which is crap and lifeless steering
with the 9.5s , whats the best thing, manual or auto? i dont want to face a massive bill for auto gearbox, if they fail, do they fail? and what should i look out for?
red leicester. whats so bad with the c70? i think they look nicer and i test drove a c70 t5 last year before buying the saab cab turbo.
i am using a 10 plate insignia sports tourer now and miss the saab greatly, it was faster and surprisingly i think it handles better than the vx, which is crap and lifeless steering
with the 9.5s , whats the best thing, manual or auto? i dont want to face a massive bill for auto gearbox, if they fail, do they fail? and what should i look out for?
K321 said:
with the 9.5s , whats the best thing, manual or auto? i dont want to face a massive bill for auto gearbox, if they fail, do they fail? and what should i look out for?
I think it comes down to personal preferenece. I'm not sure on the reliability front with each type but do know mine has had a clutch and gearbox rebuild before I bought it.I think I'm also right in saying (sure I read it somewhere) that the road tax is more expensive with the auto due to emissions.
K321 said:
with the 9.5s , whats the best thing, manual or auto? i dont want to face a massive bill for auto gearbox, if they fail, do they fail? and what should i look out for?
Auto or manual is a personal preference really. I'd be inclined to favour a manual over the early 4-speed auto (up to Autumn 01)If a facelift car (from autumn 01 onwards) with the 5-speed auto, I'd favour (in fact I did
) the auto over the manual, as the 5-speed auto really suits the Aero well.aeropilot said:
K321 said:
with the 9.5s , whats the best thing, manual or auto? i dont want to face a massive bill for auto gearbox, if they fail, do they fail? and what should i look out for?
Auto or manual is a personal preference really. I'd be inclined to favour a manual over the early 4-speed auto (up to Autumn 01)If a facelift car (from autumn 01 onwards) with the 5-speed auto, I'd favour (in fact I did
) the auto over the manual, as the 5-speed auto really suits the Aero well.finally bought a bright yellow 9.3 aero hot se. for one grand, must be best shed on pistonheads ever. everything works, every option on it, leather/elec heated seats/acc/sunroof, new tyres and brakes mot for a year, tax for 6 months, and in 5th gear pulls like a train, and in 3rd and 4th is definitely faster than my previous saabs
i test drove a 9.5 aero and it was rubbish in comparison
i test drove a 9.5 aero and it was rubbish in comparison
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