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Re: It's true - we've got two 9-5 Wagons and an Aero Posted by Scott Paterson [Email] (#13) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Scott Paterson) on Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:57:00 In Reply to: Re: It's true - we've got two 9-5 Wagons and an Aero, chasman, Fri, 9 Dec 2005 04:15:15 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
- Are they Linear, Arc or Aeros?
1999 9-5 Wagon base (before the Linear naming). Very good car - has been absolutely rock solid. The 9-2X is an Aero with Sport package. It's a rocket with only 10K and not a single problem so far. Wow, I take any excuse to drive this car. I took the long way the other night to get the pizza so I could take a one exit strip on the highway.
- Have you noticed a reliability difference?
No, none.
- How do they compare for fuel efficiency - MPG?
9-5 gets better gas mileage. I'm betting it's a combination of my aggressive driving in the 9-2X and its AWD.
- Do you miss the stability control in the 9-2x?
No, I feel it's more stable.
- How do the front seats, heating & AC compare especially on long trips?
My longest trip in both is about 500 miles. I find both cars equally comfortable. I find driving long distances in my Sonett comfortable too, so I may not be very picky...
- Is snow traction in the FWD 9-5 sufficiently safe?
We live in the SF Bay Area. No snow. Have driven many C900's and in-laws 9-5 wagon in the snow. Seems like they are better than rear wheel drive in snow. I can't let loose and get the rear end out of control like I can in a rear wheel drive unless I use the hand-brake.
-Scott
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