Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 17:37:46 -0500 From: Craig Anglemier <craig.anglemiernopsamnet> Subject: Re: 99 Saab 9-5- Owner Impressions/Comments?
It's a fantastic car. The 4 SE auto has enough power. Test driving it will tell you if it's enough for you. Skip the ventilated seats. They're marginal at best. CarBuffIL wrote: > > Hello, > > My local BMW dealership recently totalled my 97 328i while test driving it > (engine problem) and I am looking at buying a new 9-5. I would really > appreciate your impressions and opinions of the car. I have some specific > questions as well: > > 1) What does the SE package on the 4 cylinder add? All I could see was sunroof, > leather, and H/K stereo. > > 2) I really want a 5-speed, but I prefer a V6... I know the V6 won't be > available until November here in the US, and that I can't get the 5-speed with > it. Is the four cyclinder really "4 cylindery"?? Is it worth sacrificing the > 5-speed for the V6 or will I be happy with the 4? > > 3) Safety: I know Saab says they are wonderful, but the US hasn't yet done any > gvmt tests that I can find. Anyone in Europe know anything about the > crashworthiness of the 9-5? > > I really appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond! Thanks!! > > Jeremy Meyer > carbuffilnopsamcom or jmeyer7nopsamedu