My recollection is that the 9-5 was a clean sheet redesign on a then-modern platform, and the carry over (if any) from the 9000 was the motor - which itself was substantially revised although it is an evolution of the H motor family.
The 9-5 is definitely a very different (more modern) interior, but not completely different from the 9k. Yes not one single part is the same but the overall look is the same concept.You can make the same arguement with the 900 and 9-3.
i have a 9000, dad has a 9-5. While the layout is pretty similar, the 9000 definitely has the nicer interior. Seat leather, dashboard materials, e-brake placement/console area. The 9-5 has much more plastic which feels like it will snap or scratch if it is not treated well.
The 9-5 does have better headlight an windshield washer stocks though. They feel more substantial and have a positive engagement. It also has an armrest an the chilled glove box if keeping sodas cold in the summer is your thing.
i cant think of ANY part from a 9000 that could be called a replacement part for a 9-5, with the exception of the the bosch bypass valve, which every turbo car under the sun uses lol
My dad drives a 9-5 with a wood interior and I love the look. My 9k has a wood interior and it looks just as nice as the 9-5. I feel like the 9-5 is more welcoming though... just my opinion...
But in this context, it was meant as the same in terms of parts which I did not think was true.
Very true, their different part numbers, but I wonder how everything would look if we had a 9-5 and 9k interior sitting next to each other. That might be interesting to see.
everything from the brakes, suspension, transmission, body, is different, they share virtually nothing. to describe the 9-5 the way iota is doing is patently retarded
Just the way he said I am funny for suggesting they didn't share any real physical parts indicated that he knew a lot more about it than I. I just wanted to make sure I got my facts straight and wasn't talking out of my arse.
i didnt say he is retarded, just the way he describes the 9-5
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