Date: 11 Feb 1999 15:38:11 GMT From: morrnopsamu.caS* (Mark Orr) Subject: Re: SAAB 9-5 or Charysler 300M ?
A couple of things to say on this, the LHS and its brethren are all very impressive designs, Chrysler leads auto design right now. Chryco has always had a poor (and deserved) reputation for manufactring quality. I also wager you will get better service from a Saab dealer then a Chrysler dealer. The 300 M is a bigger car though. While the styling is excellent, my guess is that it will start to look "old" well before the classic lines of the 9-5. The 9-5 is particularly good looking in light colours that bring out its subtle lines. I think the Saab will be the more satisfying car in the longer term, regardless of your initial instincts. Besides, its much cooler to say "I drive a Saab" then "I drive a Chrysler", so I think the Saab wins on snob appeal. Mark In article <79tdlr$3bt$1nopsam3t.infi.net>, tsokolnopsamrsey.com says... > >Yeah, I have 99LHS and it does lack low end torque. But I out-grew making >"hole shots" a long time ago :-) If I floor it from a dead stop I can make >my 17 inch Goodyears spin, but I always thought that looked ridiculous in a >FWD anyway! It really gets going at the high end tho.... >I think my residual is about $17,000. Whether it will be worth that or not >in 3 years remains to be seen. At this point I'll let CC worry about it. If >the car holds up well I might buy it then. If not I'll see what improvements >they have made in 3 years. >Tom > >websrfrnopsamere.com wrote in message <36BF11EC.FD6425C0nopsamere.com>... >>All those who have leased a SAAB 9-5 or Chrysler 300M, could you please >>post your details? I'm looking for leasing a SAAB 9-5 V6, or Chrysler >>300M and would like to the compare the costs. My understanding is that >>the cost of leasing a car depends on its residual value. Does anyone >>know how these two cars compare in terms of residual value? >> >>I'm equally impressed by both these cars, the only thing I dont like in >>the Chrysler is the instrument panel. It looks cluttered with the big >>A/C fan dial and at the same time SAAB 9-5 is a bit more pricey. I'm a >>little confused about the engine specs. >>SAAB 9-5 Horse Power = 200nopsam, Torque = 229nopsam. >>CHRY 300M Horse Power = 253nopsam, Torque = 255nopsam. >>Does these numbers mean that the SAAB would have more "zip" while >>driving in the city and the 300M is better for the long haul? How does >>SAAB perform at 6400 rpm and viceversa? >> >>Has anyone considered these two cars and decided which one you want to >>buy? if so, for what reason? I know that these two cars are not in the >>same price range, but its not exactly like comparing apples and oranges, >>may be more like watermelon and seedless watermelon, so please post. >> >>Thats more questions than what I wanted to ask in the first place, maybe >>I should've done it in three different postings, but please post your >>response. >> >>Thanks >>Kris-- >> > >
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