Date: 16 Dec 1998 20:39:08 GMT From: "Samuel Mikkola" <sampponopsami.fi> Subject: Re: Saab 9-5 or Volvo S 80 ?
> Saab 9-5 received later on also 4 stars. Because S80 is > vastly improved over S40, it is NOT a nonsense to presume > that S80 will be even safer (= at least as safe as 9-5, > but because of IC probably safer). Hmm...I usually never presume anything. But we'll see the result of driving into a cement block when there is a report of it. IMHO opinion that doesn't tell much about safety in real situations. Even the local insurance company (which is part of a nationwide) stated that the Classic 900 is safer than the 9000. That was the answer of an employee who has seen demolished cars from the beginning of the 80's. Dunno then..I myself am happily driving a 9000i :) > of ACTIVE safety, not tested by NCAP. S80 does have better traction > IMO (high-speed DSTC and STC not implemented in 9-5), > which is a key for active safety. I DID drive both cars and > can compare them in real life. Tested that in winter-conditions btw.? At least here in Finland that is a major issue as about half of the year the roads are covered with snow/ice. Samuel 1989 9000i 246 000 km 1982 99 216 000 km 1979 99 Cabriolet 1971 99 automatic 103 000 km (1.85l with fuel injection&automatic transmission)
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