saab 9-3 worth repairing??

[jakey1990]

Hi all just after abit of advice, I've a saab 9-3 1998 2.0 non turbo convertible with 90k miles on it, love this car after previously owning a mondeo st200 i bought the saab a year and half ago as something abit cheaper to run and insure, well driving home friday in snow I lost control coming down a hill round a bend and smashed into a traffic island!! the bodywork is completely intact (don't build them like that anymore!) but the whole of the steering rack and track control arms are knackered as well as various other parts, been quoted £400 in parts and £70 quid labour, also need to de buckle 2 of the 18" alloys it came with, all in all gunna cost about £600 to get it up and running and back road worthy my main question is this, is it worth repairing?? as i was thinking of upgrading to a 2.0 turbo 9-3, or just stripping down and sell as parts? any advice would be appreciated cheers

[Gribs]

I'd personally put the money towards a new one.

[RockingVector]

Yes, agree, better off spending the money towards something newer.

[CoolC]

After You've spent that much, might as well get a new one.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C360517

[jakey1990]

Looks like best option to break for spares, got a private plate N33AAB which i'm going to sell add funds for new car, cheers guys for your opinions

[saaby93]

Didnt know you could get a 2.0 non turbo.
I thought the option was 2.0 turbo or 2.3 non turbo
Learn something new every day

[jakey1990]

Neither did i till i found mine lol it was a sound engine actually bit down on power accelleration wise but cruising mpg was fab mpg wise if anyone is after any parts interior/exterior pm me car was jet black with beige leather interior

[K321]

if the car was a turbo i would say keep it
i had a 2.0 na and i thought it was ok then i tried a turbo and havent looked back

[K321]

have you still got the car, was the trip computer screen not pixelated?

[DennisTheMenace]

shame your in leeds, i want a bent 9-3 vert so i can adapt the interior loom and roof mech of one to fit my NG900, the hydraulic roof doesnt have half the issues of the electric one fitted to the 900.

[jakey1990]

The cars on ebay at moment just hope it goes to an enthusiast rather than someone whos just gunna weigh it in! Finishs tommorow sad times