Battle of the Swedes: 2006 9-3 SportCombi Aero vs. 2006 Volvo V50 T5

[mikeyb]

Out of the two vehicles listed, which would you rather own and why?




Saab 9-3 SportCombi Aero:
Turbo-charged 2.8 liter V6
250 hp @ 5300 rpm, 258 ft. lbs. of torque @ 2000 rpm
FWD drivetrain only
6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Automatic
Approximate price range when nicely equipped: $33-$36k

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/jwaters943/Saabwind.jpg

http://www.bilarge.fo/SAAB/nytt/Saab-9-3-SportCombi-solumet/Saab_9_3_SportCombiBH.jpg

http://www.saab-muenchen-nord.de/images/006-93-sc-0506.jpg

http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/images/03saab9-3_int3.jpg

http://saab.jimburke.com/images/edmunds/VEHICLE/2006/Saab/100610534/20027363-E.jpg


Volvo V50 T5:
Turbo-charged 2.5 liter I-5
218hp @ 5000 rpm , 236 ft. lbs. of torque @ 1,500-4800 rpm
FWD or AWD drivetrains
6-Speed Manual or 5-Speed Automatic
Approximate price range when nicely equipped: $34-$38k

http://www.volvocars.us/NR/rdonlyres/4253735F-CA79-4B87-A451-C5982E5F9401/0/V50_Int_780x585_1.jpg

http://www.autoblog.com.es/fotos/volvo/s40int2.jpg

http://www.volvocars.us/NR/rdonlyres/063166B4-7EE6-4514-96A1-26E0B321F56E/0/V50_EXT_604X314_04.jpg

http://www.volvocars.us/NR/rdonlyres/639B5486-47F4-4C81-B2D5-B338218AECEF/0/V50_EXT_780X585_02.jpg

http://vne-resource.iol.co.za/30/picdb/article2/b/b/33206
I'm thinking about maybe adding a small sport wagon to my Family. What do you all think?

[Protege52003]

SAAB all the way........always been a saab fan!

[seanmcsean]

I really like that sportcombi

[Protege52003]

I really like that sportcombi

i checked one out at a dealer two weeks ago.....sweet ride!

[seanmcsean]

how much do they want for those bad boys?

I could see trading in the 6 for it.

[mikeyb]

how much do they want for those bad boys?

I could see trading in the 6 for it.

Saab 9-3 Combi Aero starts at $33,620.00

Volvo V50 T-5 AWD starts at $29,915.00

Only if Mazda marketted a Mazdaspeed6 Sport Wagon!

[seanmcsean]

if there was a mazdaspeed6 wagon or hatch, I'd need two things:

the keys
and new pants

that 'combi is nice though.. its different enough yet remains mainstream.. I bet not too many of 'em will be sold. I'll wait a year and get one.. they'll be 19k

[mikeyb]

if there was a mazdaspeed6 wagon or hatch, I'd need two things:

the keys
and new pants

that 'combi is nice though.. its different enough yet remains mainstream.. I bet not too many of 'em will be sold. I'll wait a year and get one.. they'll be 19k

You need to come up to New England where there are tons of Combis on the road. I think I saw 6 of them yesterday.

[seanmcsean]

wow.. well I will be joining you in N.E. by june.. I'm moving back to CT as soon as I can get a job there.

[Protege52003]

i have seen a couple in central MA. would love the 250HP, 6-speed aero......i have to stop dreaming and get some work done now!!!!!!