Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2003 17:30:21 -0700 From: B&D <NO_SPAMnopsamCOM> Subject: Re: The 9-5 Difference Question
On 4/6/03 3:49 PM, in article HCy23B.GpInopsamove.se, "Goran Larsson" <hohnopsamlid.invalid> wrote: > In article <mW1ka.109555$Zo.22088nopsamnsc03>, > Dennis Dowd <dowddennisnopsami.com> wrote: > >> Anyway, I'm looking for a 1999 9-5 now, and I don't know the difference >> between a plain 9-5 and a 9-5 SE. Can someone please let me know. > > That depends on the market. Generally the SE will have more things > as standard equipment, but the exact details will vary. For the US > market the SE also only comes with the 3.0L V6 engine and an automatic > gearbox, except for early 1999 when it was delivered with the 2.3L > I4 engine until the V6 became available. > >> Also, I'm having a hard time finding a manual transmission 1999 9-5, do they >> all or usually come in automatic ?? > > The 3.0L V6 was never available with a manual gearbox. It might be that > the same is true for the early SE as well. I do believe you are correct. The SE had 2 engines, (2.3t in early 99, and to 3.0 V6 turbo from about 99.5 to present), and were only available in auto. The sales person I talked to in 2000 said if you wanted a manual, the base was the only way to go. If Dennis wants a manual tranny, finding a base 9-5 with some optional extras will get you a manual with SE level comforts. I test drove all 3 configs in 2000 (looked at 1999 former rentals - base, and the 2 engines in the SE's) and aside from the engine differences (which were minor in performance in most driving situations) they seemed to be all about the same to me. I didn't buy a Saab at that time, since my finances changed a lot about then, and ended up getting a Nissan. To make up for it, we went out and for an Aero Wagon for my wife! And for a purist, the V6 is probably not the engine of choice! :)
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