9000 Aero or 9-5 Aero?

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Coming up to 2 years ownership with the old 9000 CD XS 2.0 NA which has been faultless if a little sedentary. its the cheapest and probably most reliable car I've ever owned, great stuff.

However its patently apparent that I now must own an Aero.

But should it be the 9000 continuing the rock solid build and running that I've experienced in the 9000 or do I go 9-5 and compromise a bit of build quality for some modernity.

9000 Aeros seem to be getting rather leggy, which is understandable, its old now and 9-5 Aeros seem to be shedding value at a rate of knots so a bargain can be had.

Max budget of around £3500 for either car.

Over to the experts.

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Wouldnt be adversed to buying a modified version of either car but probably wouldnt modify or at least not passed the usual map/exhaust.

As appealling as 500bhp through the front wheels is I'm not a fan of consumable gearboxes

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So the facelifted cars came in 02 onwards?

How can I tell? As I've seen a number of 51 plate cars with the silver dashboard that is prevalent on the later cars.