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1. By L.N. Wright #1, Posted: 3/29/2009

   Saab 9-5 review

   In my humble opinion the Saab 9-5 has an excellent 5 speed automatic transmission. Steering mounted paddle shifters are standard. How many other upscale cars have this feature? Answer:- not many. Stability control is also standard and in my experience greatly mitigates torque steer under hard acceleration. Just point the car in the direction you want to go and it goes where you want it. Understeer? What understeer? The traction and stability control analyzes steering inputs, yaw, and throttle position then automatically modulates power, braking to each wheel, as well as power to the drive wheels making the car go around corners as if on rails. The Saab 9-5 has superior acceleration, and braking compared to most of the newer upscale cars including the BMW 5 series. Check the stats at Cars.com. Better fuel economy that most upscale cars. I own a 9-5 and after getting accustomed to it's dynamics I can make the power delivery smooth or for more fun stomp that accelerator for an almost instant power surge when needed. Real leather seats instead of "pleather" used on other upscale cars example again the BMW 5 series. Heated and cooled seats, Xenon headlamps, super climate control, and did I mention the seats. Yes the seats are the best, most comfortable on long rides. The car is a blast to drive. After a hard day at the office it bring a grin to my face. I don't care that the design is more than 10 years old and that it is a 4 cylinder car. The powerful 260 turbo charged engine with it's massive torque from only 1700 r.p.m. and the transmission are bulletproof. It just works great, and has been a very reliable car so far. The bottom line is this is a great car with many class leading features, even though it is an over 10 year old design.

2. By WASawyer #2, Posted: 5/21/2009

   SAAB 9-5 Comments

   Could not agree with L.N. Wright more. Anyone considering buying a SAAB should talk to people who own them or test drive one. These cars are wonderful. I have a 2008 Aero and owned a 2001 (150K) prior to this one. If you want a car with verve, not a 'me too' car, the 9-5 is it. And with the deals being offered there is tremendous value here. All new 9-5's come with the HOT turbo; imagine - a 2.3L in line 4 engine that produces 260HP, and gets 30+ MPG on the highway (don't need a V6 or V8) The SAAB ethos -enviro friendly, performance, comfort, and value. Not alot of bling and jewelry. I just hope the SAAB ethos is not lost in the forthcoming 2010 as SAAB is being forced into 'me too' territory.
   Don't listen to the talk about the car being old or not as premium; it can hang with the best of em and drive better than the most of em.
   'find your own road'

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