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Re: Bling & foof
Posted by paul o. [Email] (more from paul o.) on Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:51:44
In Reply to: Re: Bling & foof, Insanedc, Tue, 6 Feb 2007 02:59:59
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I dont think many people here are going to say that the 9-5 is the "best of the best", and most will concede that it does need to be replaced with a new model (I mean, it was developed in the mid 90s for release in Europe in ~97). Sure there are cars that will beat it in this and that. But I do think that it is a very well rounded car. It has great driving dynamics, is ultra safe, and is actually relatively economical.
As far as a 300 being better? No. I have driven 300s, both v6 and Hemi models. The Hemi may be able to outrun the 9-5 in a straight line 0-60, but in no way is it more refined. Either in dynamics, materials, or build quality. Sure it is a dated e-class platform, but that does not make it a Merc.
I should point out that we are comparing apples to oranges here. 9-5, Jetta, 6, and 300 are all marketed to different demographics. Very few buyers are shopping Mazda and Saab at the same time.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 9-5 Question, Insanedc, Fri, 2 Feb 2007 18:47:24
- Mazda...humbug., RMinNJ, Sat, 3 Feb 2007 09:12:02
- Re: 9-5 Question Clarifications and Responses, insanedc, Sat, 3 Feb 2007 05:43:18
- Re: 9-5 Question, jrbldr, Fri, 2 Feb 2007 21:15:25
- Re: 9-5 Question, paul o., Fri, 2 Feb 2007 19:47:45
- Re: 9-5 Question, Aero~0657, Fri, 2 Feb 2007 19:15:16
- "Out luxuried" ??..., Mike Lynch , Fri, 2 Feb 2007 19:07:50
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