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FX45 vs. 9^5 Aero wagon.... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:13:02 In Reply to: Murano/FX45, MJP, Mon, 3 Mar 2003 12:22:16 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
It is kind of a apples and oranges match-up but consider the pros and cons...
FX45 Pros -
AWD
good ground clearance.
great 'athletic' looks.
more passanger room than a 9^5 Aero wagon.
Infiniti name and quality.
315 HP V8 vs. 250 HP turbo I4 in the 9^5 Aero wagon.
FX45 Cons -
sunroof is a option, but not standard (also cuts into passanger headroom).
cargo area is 27.4 cu ft (vs. 37 cu. ft. for 9^5 Aero wagon).
600 lb more curb weight than a 9^5 Aero wagon.
Fuel economy is 15 city/19 highway vs 21 city/30 highway for 9^5 Aero wagon.
I like the more HP (more is always better, right?) and a bit more passanger room, but don't like the weight and cargo room penalties.
A difficult choice. Hopefully Saab gives us something closer to the 'cross-over' segment soon.
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_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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