Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 22:40:42 +0000 (UTC) From: "Pete Brown" <petes.inboxnopsamternet.com> Subject: Re: DI cartridge choices?
Dave Appreciate the answer. Pete "Dave Hinz" <davehinznopsamcop.net> wrote in message news:bmq33d$p4kpg$1nopsam34476.news.uni-berlin.de... > On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 00:26:48 +0000 (UTC), Pete Brown <petes.inboxnopsamternet.com> wrote: > > Hi Brother Hinz > > > > I note you drive a 1999 9-5 2.3. > > I am thinking of changing from my 1996 900 to a 1999 2.3 se or Aero. > > Could I ask what sort of MPG are you getting? > > It varies from 25 to 27, with mixed city and rural driving (I live > in a rural area, but drive 90 miles a day into downtown Milwaukee). > My driving style has been described as "Spirited". > > > Are you also aware of anything I should look out for when choosing? > > Unless you're keen on changing timing belts every 30K miles, avoid > the V6. The ventilated front seats sound silly, but are very nice > on a hot day. The trunk holds more than it looks like it would, and > I've had no problems of note (car is at 65K miles at the moment). > I'd buy another one if this one were wrecked, so I guess that says > something. > > The LPT engine "only" puts out 170 BHP, but it's certainly more than > sufficient for enthusiastic driving. Some day I might buy an upgraded > box, but it hasn't become a priority yet. I think you'd find it nice, > but I've never owned an NG900 to compare it to so I have no direct > comparison. > > Dave Hinz >
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