Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 23:49:44 -0500 From: "Nutmegger" <nutmegger_7717nopsamo.com> Subject: Re: Buying a used 9-5
"someguy" wrote::: > "David Cohen" wrote::: > > I am looking to replace my 2.4 SE S80 in a few months with a used 9-5. > > > > Good idea. However avoid the first generations of the model, I've been advised of the same exact thing. I think there is lots of truth in this, regardless of the manufacturer. >if you for instance > want a wagon model start with year 2000 since the earlier years have a rear > suspension system that is too weak. Even if the quality of new car models has > increased there are still several problems discovered with each new model > introduced. I think of it like new software, you sometimes don't encounter problems until it's been used for a while. > > It is really a pity that motor journalists are so keen on requiring new models > regularly. Here in Sweden they are already complaining about the 9-5 getting too > old and needing a replacement model, while the car is now starting to become > well-known and infantile problems are no longer an issue for the owner. How much influence would you think the motor journalists have on a company making a decision to retire a model? > > Thus it is actually a better deal to buy a 9000 of late date than a 9-5 of an > early date. I think so, same with the 900 and the 9-3.
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