Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 14:37:32 -0500 From: "Doug Hardman" <dougnopsamssamg.com> Subject: Re: SAAB 9-5 or Charysler 300M ?
In article <36BF11EC.FD6425C0nopsamere.com> , websrfrnopsamere.com wrote: > All those who have leased a SAAB 9-5 or Chrysler 300M, could you please > post your details? I'm looking for leasing a SAAB 9-5 V6, or Chrysler > 300M and would like to the compare the costs. My understanding is that > the cost of leasing a car depends on its residual value. Does anyone > know how these two cars compare in terms of residual value? An educated guess would say that the Saab would have a better residual value based on the following. #1 The Saab costs more. Generally the lease rate is based on 40% of the cars MSRP. #2 Saabs tend to keep their value best within the first 5-7 years. eg: I just got a 93 9000CSE for $12,500. Find a $40K Chrysler from 93 that's still worth that. #3 Foreign cars just tend to hold value better. > I'm equally impressed by both these cars, the only thing I dont like in > the Chrysler is the instrument panel. It looks cluttered with the big > A/C fan dial and at the same time SAAB 9-5 is a bit more pricey. I'm a > little confused about the engine specs. > SAAB 9-5 Horse Power = 200nopsam, Torque = 229nopsam. > CHRY 300M Horse Power = 253nopsam, Torque = 255nopsam. > Does these numbers mean that the SAAB would have more "zip" while > driving in the city and the 300M is better for the long haul? How does > SAAB perform at 6400 rpm and viceversa? I've driven both as well. The torque on the 9-5 blew me away! It's a hell of alot "zipier" than the 300M. If you are a city type person, I think the 9-5 would be A LOT nicer in those "Gotta get in that lane NOW" situations. -Doug -- ---------------------<>-]|[===--===] Douglas Hardman dougnopsamssamg.com AMG Advertising & PR, Inc. http://www.accessamg.com Resident Cyber Samurai 216-621-1835 Cleveland, OH
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