Comments on: Saab builds last 9-5, begins retooling for new model

By: Other Man

Other Man — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:18:21 +0000

Always did have a thing for the 9-5, the 06-09 model that is. It is a throwback to days where FWD sedans didn’t have such heavy, large bodies with big engines. Thus, it didn’t need massive wheels and tires with a really tight suspension that ruined the ride. It still feels pretty light on its feet.

But there’s no way it’s worth 40 grand, not by a long shot. Not with that interior, FWD, or 2.3T.

I’m excited for the new 9-5, but with the top engine being a 3.6DI, that seems out of character for Saab, which should’ve had a turbo version of the new 3.0DI or something. The 350 hp Aero model seems to be gone now.

Ah well, we’ll see what Koenig can dream up for the new 9-3 ….

By: A.J.

A.J. — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:40:51 +0000

The current 9-5 was very good looking – in 2006.

Orange, the Malibu is on the original Epsilon platform. If the drive should be compared to any other car, it should be compared to the new Buick Lacrosse and/or Opel Insignia.

By: ricky_b

ricky_b — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:45:10 +0000

Jake – Same should have been said about the 9-3, too

By: orangecones

orangecones — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:42:50 +0000

Jake, in all honesty, GM has done what it does best to brands it owns….gets them off to a great 1st year, and then runs them into the ground by appropriating all product development and marketing funds to Chevy, leaving other divisions penny-less.

That said, the next 9-5…. if it drives anything like the new Malibu (especially the V6 with hydro steering) I will have to skip it. I really don’t see what the big deal is about that platform. (yes, Malibu is the best Chevy ever since the 1953 intro of the Vette…but compared to the competition from other companies it still lacks behind)

By: JakeK66

JakeK66 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:23:50 +0000

Saab builds last 9-5, begins retooling for new model
-This should have been a LLN headline in 2003…