Why not a 9-5 Aero Wagon? If you're into the outdoors the additional cargo capacity of the wagon is absolutely the way to go. I race sailboats across the Southern Gulf Coast and between the roof rack of the wagon and the added cargo space with the back seat down I can haul anything I need or want to.

And don't be fooled into thinking that "because it's a wagon it won't handle." Aero wagons are reknown for their remarkable handling similarity to the Aero sedan. I'm sure Sports Car Specialists will give you a week end test drive... you'll be pleasantly surprised and amazed at how much cargo the wagon can handle without seeming like you're towing a tank behind you. At least test drive the Aero sedan before you blow 35-40K on the 330. As time goes by, you'll appreciate the extra room and the continued high level of performance the Aero offers. Last, but not least, I'm sure you "double date" or "go to the game" with pals. The Aero (sedan or especially the Wagon) will get you all their with smiles on your faces. I doubt any of the choices you outlined will be as comfortable as an Aero.

One last thought. I'm 46 now and throughout my 20's & 30's I drove 2 door sport coupes. Great if you're alone or there's only one other person in the car (male or female). But whenever there would be three or more of us going somewhere, we took someone else's 4 door sedan or SUV. That made me very uncomfortable because I'm a DRIVER not a passenger. If you're a DRIVER you want the car that everyone will fit into comfortalby. That's the AERO (sedan or wagon).

Enjoy your future purchase (AEROAEROAERO)and I wish you continued success in the New Year!

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• Advice on New car purchase:(long), Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 11:32:08
  • Top 3 are 330, 9-3 Vector and 9-5 Aero Wagon, IMHO, Hood, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 16:36:03
  • Let the gang here know your final decision! n/m, Allen K, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 20:34:19
    • I will. Thank you all for your advice. n/m, Phil, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 21:52:22
  • Some thoughts..., Craig, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:28:54
  • You've gotta drive the Aero, Karen, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:57:17
  • Honest advice to a single guy:, Joe , Sat, 28 Dec 2002 02:26:37
    • Re: Honest advice to a single guy:, GM, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 12:14:11
  • Re: Advice on New car purchase:(long), dwin, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:15:07
  • My Opinion, MisplacedYankee , Fri, 27 Dec 2002 20:01:31
  • My $ .02 on your new car purchase: (long), Allen K, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:44:58 <-- Viewing This Message
    • The Aero is a consideration..., Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:22:59
  • Aero........, Mike Lynch , Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:56:06
    • Next visit to Saab I will drive the Aero. Thanks, n/m, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:24:15
  • Another though might be to find an '02 9-3...., ChrisB, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:59:37
    • Never considered a used..., Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:30:28
  • My advise, Sieglo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:49:29
    • Re: My advise, Zinhead, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:24:21
    • Re: My advise, Nsteph, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 19:14:28
    • the 330 is a bit more expensive, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:37:49
  • My thoughts, Redmilk, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:30:54
    • Resale value in 10 years will not be, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:44:51
    • What's wrong with the caddy and the jag?, michael p, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:40:18
      • Re: What's wrong with the caddy and the jag?, Allen K, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:50:53
    • in 10 years from now, 200K Audi will be worthless n/m, Eli5, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 14:11:01
      • @200k, even a Mercedes Benz is worthless..., b.flippo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:00:58
        • It depends..., Noel, Thu, 2 Jan 2003 14:43:42
        • My friend bought a 200K+ miles Benz for $1.00, ERP, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:33:37
        • but if I was, better a Benz than say a domestic.. n/m, Trev, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:01:42
          • Yea, you can write most domestics off @ 100k. n/m, b.flippo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:09:53
      • so will all the others ,long term depreciation nonissue, johnw, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 15:31:26
  • Re: Advice on New car purchase:(long), johnw, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:21:01
    • 330 is the most expensive of the bunch, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:48:10
  • Re: Reliabilty, KeithB, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:08:56
    • Personality issues, I like that. Thanks, n/m, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:49:24
      • Only earlier (9000 and NG900) had "personality" issues., J, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:54:07
  • Re: Advice on New car purchase:(long), John Burnett, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 11:54:53
    • Re: Advice on New car purchase:(long), Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:59:47
    • Why will SAABs be $3500 below invoice >, ChipJ, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:00:42
      • John Burnett probably is basing his forecast on ..., J, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:04:06

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