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

as different cars. I have two 9000s (a '92 9000S auto, a '95 9000 Aero 5-sp) and a recent '03 9-5 Aero sedan auto.

The '92 and '95 9000 are similar, other than some improvements on the '95.

The 9K Aero and the 9-5 Aero are however quite different. I also concur with RickD and No.9's accessment. The 9-5 is a better car in almost every area.

The 9-5 is actually a bit smaller inside has fewer storage spaces. When we bought the 9-5, I tried to transfer things, such as maps, coin boxes, etc., to the 9-5, the 9-5 fell way short of usable storage bins. Those nice long bins in the doors of the 9000 have no equivalent in the 9-5.

The trunk space is about the same for both, if you opt for a 9-5 wagon, then you probably gain a bit in terms of cargo height and length.

As for "sportiness", the 9K definitely *FEELS* more sporty. This doesn't mean the 9-5 isn't. The 9-5 is actually more composed at speed, so you might think it isn't sporty enough. The 9K Aero feels quicker to me however. However, the 9-5 feels more nimble, partly because of a lighter steering and neglible torque steer. On the highway, the 9-5 wins handsdown, it is a much better cruiser than any 9K, much quieter but not floaty. Even in the city, I like the 9-5 ride as the suspension soaks up bumps better than any 9K.

My '92 has more problems than my '95 as one would expect and my 9-5 is too new for me to draw any conclusion. The 9-5 should be relatively easy to work on as the engine is any improved version of the 9K engine. The engine bay is relatively roomy with the 4-cylinder engine so it should be easy to work as well.

I don't think I would recommend a '99 9-5 as cars from that model year seem to have more trouble than later models.

I also know it's hard to find a good condition late model 9K as I was looking for one for a very long time until I decided to get a new one instead.

Hope this bit help, and good luck in your search.

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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 <-- Viewing This Message
    • 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
    • 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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