A4 vs Saab 9-5
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RE: A4 vs Saab 9-5
while i agree its kinda spartan, the 9-5 interior is really functional and smartly placed. inspired by a plane or not, the wraparound concept was clever enough to have spawned its own share of copycats too:
SAAB 9-5
First Generation OLDSMOBILE AURORA
First Generation INFINTI Q45
the 9-2x interior was born from aircraft engineers, but on the other side of the planet!!!
SAAB 9-5
First Generation OLDSMOBILE AURORA
First Generation INFINTI Q45
the 9-2x interior was born from aircraft engineers, but on the other side of the planet!!!
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RE: A4 vs Saab 9-5
WOW
Great forum - I really appreciate all the feedback. I am a regular on a Jeep forum and anytime somebody asks a question like this it's 100% "why would you buy anything other than a jeep" so it's great to hear more than one response in favor of the saab.
I am attracted to the Audi the 4wd system, and what I perceive to be nimbler handling. Yes - the 9-5 is a great highway cruiser, which I will be doing, but the parking lots and garages of Boston make me cringe when I think of the no-visibility hood and blind spots in the rear pillars of the saab. I also perceive the Audi to be a more "solid" feel from the interior (maybe tight is a better word) in a 2nd hand car. The saab seats can feel a little thin, the steering a little washy, and the idle points a little low and sloppy. I am guessing the Audi would not have these issues.
Any thoughts on that?
And here's one more question that I really want to know the answer to: does anyone ever feel like they're just in a passatt?
Thanksagain!
KB
Great forum - I really appreciate all the feedback. I am a regular on a Jeep forum and anytime somebody asks a question like this it's 100% "why would you buy anything other than a jeep" so it's great to hear more than one response in favor of the saab.
I am attracted to the Audi the 4wd system, and what I perceive to be nimbler handling. Yes - the 9-5 is a great highway cruiser, which I will be doing, but the parking lots and garages of Boston make me cringe when I think of the no-visibility hood and blind spots in the rear pillars of the saab. I also perceive the Audi to be a more "solid" feel from the interior (maybe tight is a better word) in a 2nd hand car. The saab seats can feel a little thin, the steering a little washy, and the idle points a little low and sloppy. I am guessing the Audi would not have these issues.
Any thoughts on that?
And here's one more question that I really want to know the answer to: does anyone ever feel like they're just in a passatt?
Thanksagain!
KB
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 856
From: Encinitas, CA
RE: A4 vs Saab 9-5
i like the build quality of the audis better and they do make good highway cruisers as well, the newer saabs look nice but i still would prefer an audi, good luck on the buy and it would be cool to have you join us
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RE: A4 vs Saab 9-5
ORIGINAL: KBIGGZ
WOW
Great forum - I really appreciate all the feedback. I am a regular on a Jeep forum and anytime somebody asks a question like this it's 100% "why would you buy anything other than a jeep" so it's great to hear more than one response in favor of the saab.
I am attracted to the Audi the 4wd system, and what I perceive to be nimbler handling. Yes - the 9-5 is a great highway cruiser, which I will be doing, but the parking lots and garages of Boston make me cringe when I think of the no-visibility hood and blind spots in the rear pillars of the saab. I also perceive the Audi to be a more "solid" feel from the interior (maybe tight is a better word) in a 2nd hand car. The saab seats can feel a little thin, the steering a little washy, and the idle points a little low and sloppy. I am guessing the Audi would not have these issues.
Any thoughts on that?
And here's one more question that I really want to know the answer to: does anyone ever feel like they're just in a passatt?
Thanksagain!
KB
WOW
Great forum - I really appreciate all the feedback. I am a regular on a Jeep forum and anytime somebody asks a question like this it's 100% "why would you buy anything other than a jeep" so it's great to hear more than one response in favor of the saab.
I am attracted to the Audi the 4wd system, and what I perceive to be nimbler handling. Yes - the 9-5 is a great highway cruiser, which I will be doing, but the parking lots and garages of Boston make me cringe when I think of the no-visibility hood and blind spots in the rear pillars of the saab. I also perceive the Audi to be a more "solid" feel from the interior (maybe tight is a better word) in a 2nd hand car. The saab seats can feel a little thin, the steering a little washy, and the idle points a little low and sloppy. I am guessing the Audi would not have these issues.
Any thoughts on that?
And here's one more question that I really want to know the answer to: does anyone ever feel like they're just in a passatt?
Thanksagain!
KB
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Joined: Mar 2006
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RE: A4 vs Saab 9-5
onepoint8tee: thanks you for the comparison. I think its pretty obvious which interior is nicer/cleaner after viewing those pics.
it looks like SAAB let Homer Simpson design their interior.
Audi's are hot, Saab's are not.
it looks like SAAB let Homer Simpson design their interior.
Audi's are hot, Saab's are not.
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RE: A4 vs Saab 9-5
I love the fact that Saab has amazing breaking system, and high gearing for manuals more easy to drive, coz I tested both cars at the same day for SAAB & Audi, but still Audi cought my eye with its crome and slik shape, not to mention the leather interior plus setup. There is nothing I can ask for more. But just from test driving it, I dont feel too much of a difference in power output for both 2.0 Turbo.