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The Aero has a body kit with more "integrated" bumpers, all-black mouldings, subtle side skirts and so forth. Take a look at Bob Alimi's Aero site, link follows. I really prefer this smoothed-over body style, which is why I bought an Anniversary CSE.
This is a reference to the "Anniversary" models sold in the 1997 model year - the Aero site mentions them too. These CSEs have the Aero body kit and seats which are like the CSE ones but with different leather trim. Wheels seem to differ by market - over here in the UK we got 15" Minilite-style alloys, but I changed mine for 16" 3-spoke Aero wheels and added the Aero suspension so it's now, in effect, an automatic Aero without the seats.
The Aero seats are wonderful but as Paul says, the standard ones are great too and (1) they are easier to get in and out of, (2) you get better seating for three in the back and (3) folding the back ones works better, so the Aeros are not for everyone - I thought of changing (you can find them on fleabay) but never have and probably won't.
You can source the wheels, the seats and even the badging should you so wish. You can do pretty well what you want with the engine though automatics will last longer if you stay standard. The hardest part of building an Aero out of an Anniversary is finding the Aero suspension, or Saab "Sports Chassis" or "Road Handling Kit" as once sold. These are like hen's teeth, effectively no longer available, though I did see a used set on UK e*ay this week. But there are plenty of aftermarket suspension options - most of which will lower the car much more than the Aero kit would, it's not particularly radical.
If I've done it right you'll see my car below.
, Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:08:33
, Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:41:02
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