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Re: 9-5 a dinosaur? A little off base... Posted by Stephen Goldberger (more from Stephen Goldberger) on Sat, 9 Nov 2002 00:26:30

In Reply to: 9-5 a dinosaur? A little off base..., Ron H, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 16:09:49 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

9-5 was a huge quantum leap in terms of refinement, ride, and rigidity over the 9000. The 9-3 SS is a similar jump over the '99-02 9-3. The 9-3 SS shows quite a gain over the 9-5 in terms of rear suspension design, with way-less unsprung weight and better control over the geometry to create the best handling Saab ever and close to if not the best handling front drive car ever. With a new-design engine (I think GM brass gave approval to start making drawings in the mid-90s), brand new transmission (coming with the Arc/Vector), new structural concepts (double and triple walled pillars) Saab has moved the bar quite a bit higher in just 4 years. This from a company that pushed their original design from 1947 through 1985 or so, with an engine change in 1967 and a new model added in 1969! I imagine the current 9-5 has two or maybe 3 more model years - then it's the 9-3 SS turn to look jurassic...

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Wow.....'03 Linear Incentive up to $5,000, Duhey2 , Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:31:47
- Re: Wow.....'03 Linear Incentive up to $5,000, LG, Mon, 11 Nov 2002 12:49:13
  - $5,000 on Linear...however, Duhey2 , Mon, 11 Nov 2002 14:16:17
- You didn't here it here first, my point exactly!..., Mike Lynch , Fri, 8 Nov 2002 16:05:32
- Re: Wow.....'03 Linear Incentive up to $5,000, Don Kostival, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 20:27:15
  - saab marketing stategy- my 02 cents, johnw, Fri, 8 Nov 2002 15:31:21
  - Incentives on lease are typically less than ..., J, Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:16:15
    - Re: Incentives on lease are typically less than ..., Don Kostival, Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:54:29
      - Re: Incentives on lease are typically less than ..., KeithCT, Fri, 8 Nov 2002 17:39:09
- Really?, Hammer, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:41:45
  - Another perspective ... and an attempt to divert phlame, J, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:12:24
    - I don't disagree, phred, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:49:07
      - Phred ... *I* know you mean no offense, but you ..., J, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 18:05:06
      - Now you're on another planet..., Ron H, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 18:03:59
        Well you appear to be the Saab-ologist, phred, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 18:15:37
        Well there is at least as much difference as >>>, Eli5, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 18:36:37
        Hey Phred ... the interiors are all designed like ..., J, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 18:31:25
  - I'm not sure I agree with that ..., J, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:01:58
    - Re: 9-3 SS incentive, Steve L, Fri, 8 Nov 2002 17:01:26
      - You'll have to check with Mike or Brian. n/m, J, Fri, 8 Nov 2002 21:47:45
    - Of course it doesn't bode well, phred, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:17:04
      - Even BMW 3 series just as old, no?, Jon in Chicago, Fri, 8 Nov 2002 17:56:37
      - Current BMW 5 series older than 9-5 n/m, Sieglo, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:46:44
      - Phooooey! Phred. A 5 year old car =dinosaur?, Texron, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 16:44:12
        Saab Sales, Frank , Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:06:47
        Re: Saab Sales, Ron H, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:34:08
        I think Mike Lynch had the answer to that point, but, Texron, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:20:21
        See Below!......nm, Mike Lynch , Fri, 8 Nov 2002 16:07:38
        Or Above - flips when I access thread,,,nm, Mike Lynch , Fri, 8 Nov 2002 16:08:54
      - But don't you think that, TG, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 16:41:45
      - 9-5 a dinosaur? A little off base..., Ron H, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 16:09:49
        Re: 9-5 a dinosaur? A little off base..., Stephen Goldberger, Sat, 9 Nov 2002 00:26:30 <-- Viewing This Message
      - 9-5 a dinosaur???, Ian Glenday , Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:30:02
        The big lizard is alive and well thank you...., Mike Lynch , Fri, 8 Nov 2002 15:57:06
        Re: 9-5 a dinosaur???, Duhey2 , Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:57:47
        The 9/3, TG, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 16:44:19
        Well, how about..., Ron H, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:41:46
        Nine year run, TG, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 22:01:15
        Re: Nine year run, Ron H, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 22:50:49
        Classic 900 was '79-'93 production run, TG, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 22:15:16
        Re: Classic 900 was '79-'93 production run, Ron H, Thu, 7 Nov 2002 22:47:21
        Re: Well, how about..., Ian Glenday , Thu, 7 Nov 2002 18:58:14
        Re: Entry level model, Steve L, Fri, 8 Nov 2002 17:09:38

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