Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:23:33 +0100 From: "Pete Bennett" <petenopsamle.demon.co.uk> Subject: Re: 9-5 versus BMW versus Mercedes 320
The best advice is make sure you drive each car and make up your own mind. I now have a 9-5 2.0 SE with the Saab performance chip. I traded in my '94 Saab 9000 CSE for it after someone drove into the side of the 9000. I loved that car, even after 125,000 miles. The 9-5 is a more refined car, and a better thought out dash and controls. I drove the BMW 530d SE, 325 SE, Volvo (can't remember the model of barge) and Merc E and C class. I chose the Saab. Other people will choose differently, I don't doubt, but the other two Saabs I've had have served me well and are enjoyable to own and drive. According to NCAP, they are also one of the safest cars you can drive. Pete. "Tyler White" <tylerwhitenopsamail.com> wrote in message news:CUvy6.5649$sg2.339089nopsamalto-snr1.gtei.net... > I am looking at trading in my 2000 AUDI 2.8 A4-Quattro in for a new car. > > I'm very happy with the handling of the A4, but I want something a little > bit bigger. Also, I want something with a little bit more "bells and > whistles" and a softer leather. > > I am thinking of the 2001 Saab 9-5, or the BMW (which I had a 320i and loved > it before my Audi) or the Mercedes. (I am 32 so I think the Mercedes will > add about 20 years to me but it is a very nice car) > > If anyone has a 2001 9-5, can then tell me what they think of: > > 1) The OnStar system with the new website features > > > 2) The leather - soft and comfortable > > 3) Handling - my A4 Quattro handles wonderfully - but the gas mileage is not > good > > 4) Space - sometimes I have 3 or 4 business associates - and would like a > comfortable back > > 5) Realiability - my BMW for 3 years did not need a spec of maintenance, and > my A4 (although only 5000 miles on it) has been fine, I just think it is too > small > > Any honest and sincere help would be appreciated. I went to the SAAB dealer > and was not impressed so that is another reason why I am thinking of looking > the BMW instead since they give very good service --- I was really turned > off on this dealer. > > Thank you very much. > > > > >
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