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I went from 9-3 to 9-5
Posted by Richard Bevan (more from Richard Bevan) on Sat, 14 Sep 2002 09:02:53
In Reply to: It would take a miracle, Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 13 Sep 2002 23:03:49
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I have just got a 2003 9-5 after driving a 9-3 for the past three years and the 9-5 is just so much better built, is quieter and handling is miles better than the old 9-3.
I did think of getting a new shape 9-3, but the lease price here in Finland is not much less than for a 9-5 and with the 9-5 they had 80% discount on lots of the accessories - xenon headlights, parking radar etc. I'm so happy with the new car - it is Vector which isn't sold in the US, but similar to an aero but with 2.0t engine.
I have seen the new 9-3 at the dealers - they look nice and the radio/display unit is great but the plastic is a bit cheap - the funny handbrake especially. Also you can tell the build quality is not as good as the 9-5. For example the 9-5 has two door seals (one on the door and one on the door frame) - this cuts down the wind noise a lot compared to my old 9-5. But the new 9-3 is like the old 9-3 and only has one seal.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Downsizing from 9-5 to 9-3..., Todd Saab, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:15:29
- It would take a miracle, Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 13 Sep 2002 23:03:49
- i have both...., RickP, Fri, 13 Sep 2002 22:16:05
- Re: Downsizing from 9-5 to 9-3..., Jason, Fri, 13 Sep 2002 01:04:56
- No lease for 2002 9-3 sedans...., Mike Lynch
, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 19:53:48 - Buy your 9-5, Dennis, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 18:58:48
- Re: Downsizing from 9-5 to 9-3..., Shazbat, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:46:52
- Re: Downsizing from 9-5 to 9-3..., Michael S, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:23:36
- Re: Downsizing from 9-5 to 9-3..., Gary, Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:34:14
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