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Re: I've got a 2006 w/ 12,000 miles...
Posted by anthonySF [Email] (more from anthonySF) on Fri, 9 Mar 2007 20:08:54
In Reply to: 2007 Saab 9-5 Aero sedan, Tim Cassidy, Fri, 9 Mar 2007 06:48:59
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I"ve got a 2006 9-5 SportCombi, sport pkg. It is about 8 months old and 12,000 miles.
My former car was a 2001 9-5 and our other car is an '02 BMW 325it wagon. I seriously considered a new 5 series BMW, partly because the lease rates on wagons are insanely good. But spending $52k ($20,000 more) on a car that does nothing LOTS better than the 9-5 seemed a little crass.
Mostly I'm delighted with my second 9-5. The best parts are the new stereo, the vastly better ergonomics with the climate control (SO glad to have knobs again!). The key has way better clicking range -and I really dig the new styling. Took a while, but now I'm sold.
The vices have been small: Sunroof air deflector stuck (same thing happened 4 or 5 times on the old one). The stereo radio presets aren't always working right. Lenses on tail lights and head lights aren't sealed correctly so moisture is in the plastic. The new floor mats are super cheezy- just replace them. Interior door trim scratches fast and reveals the plastic-y guts. Sport leather bolsters are showing 'suede' wear already. Note that this car is driven hard, often and with lots of ins and outs. Not that it excuses the faults but it's more of a sport truck than Sunday limo for me.
I still think it's a terrific car and quite a value. Mileage is still impressive (though I've never felt much of a diff between my old 185hp and the 260hp.. and I have a lead foot).
Go for it and enjoy!
Posts in this Thread:
- 2007 Saab 9-5 Aero sedan, Tim Cassidy, Fri, 9 Mar 2007 06:48:59
- Re: I've got a 2006 w/ 12,000 miles..., anthonySF, Fri, 9 Mar 2007 20:08:54 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: 2007 Saab 9-5 Aero sedan, russ, Fri, 9 Mar 2007 14:18:52
- Re: 2007 Saab 9-5 Aero sedan, ChrisG, Fri, 9 Mar 2007 09:33:53
- Re: 2007 Saab 9-5 Aero sedan, mikef, Fri, 9 Mar 2007 09:10:44
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