In Reply to: 9000 vs. 9-5 Comparison, Bill Homer [Profile/Gallery] , Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:43:26

I've owned both (87' 8kT 5-sp, '99 9^5 SE V6 auto).

They're very different in function and character.

The 9^5 is far more refined--the product of more than a decade's worth of advances. It has a much higher level of standard features, along with some curious deletions. It's a better city car and a better interstate car. Creature comforts like the climate control, security and audio systems are significantly improved. The headlights are significantly better. The 9^5 drivetrains are all advanced beyond the 9k's, and the T-7 system is better--it's a more comprehensive drivetrain control. We don't need to discuss the 9k's automatic or V6 issues, they've been beaten to death. The 9^5 is the safer car, taking the 9k's excellent record of passenger protection to the next level.

The 9k is a more sporting car, primarily due to its lower weight. I found it more tossable on back roads. (However, when the roads are in poor shape, the lack of IRS can be a real issue.) I prefered the 9k's seats (although the 9^5's power memory seats are nice). The 9k had a real toolkit.

There aren't all that many user servicable items on either car (I'm limiting the discussion to late model 9ks). I suppose you could poll Saab mechanics as to which they'd rather work on. All in all, the 9^5 should require less frequent service over time.

Unless I could find a *very* clean late Aero or CSE, there's no doubt that I'd get a 9^5. Need the storage of a hatch? The wagon trumps that issue. (The conquering of the 9k's body flex can't be adequately described, it has to be experienced.)

--Rick


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• 9000 vs. 9-5 Comparison, Bill Homer , Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:43:26
  • Having Had Both..., David G. Mills, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 16:04:26
  • They are different and you can think of them..., TKC, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 13:12:00
    • Interior storage on 9-5 sad joke, phred, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:04:06
      • Re: Interior storage on 9-5 sad joke, DivrDon , Mon, 13 Jan 2003 23:26:21
      • Umbrellae! Coin! Cup!, Stephen Goldberger, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 21:12:29
      • actually....., RickP, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 20:56:00
      • Re: Interior storage on 9-5 sad joke, bRAD, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 15:17:31
        • Re: Interior storage on 9-5 sad joke, MJP, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 15:29:18
          • I've found..., bRAD, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 15:58:45
            • Re: I've found..., Liam S., Tue, 14 Jan 2003 00:16:32
              • Yes..., bRAD, Tue, 14 Jan 2003 08:22:48
            • Since you can buy 'em up there, Rick D., Mon, 13 Jan 2003 16:23:10
              • Now you're thinking!, bRAD, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 16:43:01
      • Re: Interior storage on 9-5 sad joke, Darren, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:58:43
      • Re: Interior storage on 9-5 sad joke, Bill S , Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:42:22
      • Re: Interior storage on 9-5 sad joke, No.9, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:39:05
      • Re: Interior storage on 9-5 sad joke, Stan, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:34:30
  • Re: 9000 vs. 9-5 Comparison - wagons, DavidF, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 12:40:41
  • Re: 9000 vs. 9-5 Comparison, Rick D., Mon, 13 Jan 2003 12:02:54 <-- Viewing This Message
    • I concur, No.9, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 12:38:32
      • message for No 9, frank , Mon, 13 Jan 2003 12:55:46
        • Re: message for No 9, No.9, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:29:57
  • Look at the wagons., JimW, Mon, 13 Jan 2003 11:45:07

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