Aeroriginal

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MDMA .

Original Poster:

9,218 posts

109 months

Tuesday 26th November
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I fancy something a bit different for the summer. Seen a 9-5 at Aeroriginal. Anyone had any dealings with them?

the-norseman

13,468 posts

179 months

Tuesday 26th November
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I used to follow them on Instagram when I had my 9-3 thats all I can tell you.

Pictures are always spot on and attention to detail seems very high.

MDMA .

Original Poster:

9,218 posts

109 months

Tuesday 26th November
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Yes, a really good effort in presentation and descriptions. I’m really taken by the Graphite Green one he has in at the moment.

the-norseman

13,468 posts

179 months

Tuesday 26th November
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I think thats the only car he has for sale, from what I remember hes not a dealer, he buys these cars in states, does them up and then sells them eventually.

IIRC that car was found in a scrap yard due to engine issues, does look good.

MDMA .

Original Poster:

9,218 posts

109 months

Tuesday 26th November
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Been reading all about it on his site. Was at a breakers due to an engine/oil problem. Quite a bit been spent on it so far. I think he’s up to about £8k all in now.

He reminds me of a chap who used to do the same with BMW’s/Mercs. He was a surgeon I think. One in, one out. Spent months getting them up to spec/really nice, then sold on.

MDMA .

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9,218 posts

109 months

Tuesday 26th November
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Seems to have a really good MOT history. Shame it ended up at a breakers. But looks to have made a really nice job of it.

I’m between sites at the moment so can’t do anything until January. See if he still has it then.


the-norseman

13,468 posts

179 months

Tuesday 26th November
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You made contact with him?

MDMA .

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9,218 posts

109 months

Friday 29th November
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the-norseman said:
You made contact with him?
Not yet. Just waiting to see when I’m off/back and will drop him a message. Don’t want to mess anyone about until I can actually get down to see it.

rezaq

92 posts

221 months

If you're genuinely looked for a 9-5, I would consider selling mine from my collection.

It's a super rare 2005 9-5 Aero manual in the sought after Espresso. Tan leather, climate, heated seats, all the usual Aero bits.

It's had essentially two long term owners from new and now has 183K. I have every single receipt and MOT from new, both keys, and all maintenance docs. I have a detailed spreadsheet, and all the invoices add up to £26,000.

Recent new items include a new TD04 turbo from SAAB, new radiator, clutch, Maptun cat back exhaust, do88 huge intercooler with over size pipe kit, do88 intake hose with new MAF, do88 full coolant and heater hose kit, new stat/switch, tank and coolant. The engine has been running Noobtune software since 2018 and is around 285HP with 430Nm. Insane. Uses no oil or coolant.

I've just had a major service with Aero plugs, all filters, and lots of other items. I have fitted the 7.5x17" alloys from a 9-3 V6 as they sit nicer and look very similar to the original 9-5 Aero wheel and fitted four new 225/45/17 tyres.

It's a London car, so expect some marks, mainly the front bumper needs painting but, critically, there is absolutely no rust anywhere on it. Very hard to find now as all of these are suffering in the common areas such as rear doglegs, rear sills etc.

Shoot me a PM if interested. At least you know it hasn't been in a scrap yard!