2.8v6 9-3

[DKL]

Going to test drive the estate version as a possible replacement for our Impreza estate. Anyone got one or offer any thoughts beforehand?
Cheers

[leighp]

You will be very impressed with the saab,go on treat yourself.

[5CYL]

Car is awsome, great mix of perfomance, comfort, safety without the in your face aspect of many other such cars, a proper Q car.

[chumley]

Just got a new '08 model 2.8 aero (saloon) company car this week. Still running it in (sort of ) but early impressions are very good.

The build quality is far better than I'd expected given comments I'd previously heard. The engine is an absolute peach; smooth, quiet, torquey and barely any hint of the turbo. It really moves too. It's also extremely comfy.

My only criticism at this stage is the handling - I'm not a fan of large FWD cars and would prefer rear-wheel or 4WD. The handling isn't bad (there's plenty of grip) but I'm not sure it's up there with the FWD Mondeo I've driven a couple of times and I may tire of it over time. However, I don't have much time for country blasts nowadays so it's fine for the commute etc.

I had to go for the auto as the wife won't drive a manual, and it's a really good box. Smooth, sensible and comes with a sports mode and paddles on the wheel for manual changing (which I'm just starting to get used to).

The other plus is the image. I really like the fact that it's not an Audi or BMW (both great cars but the Saab is a bit more discreet in my opinion).

I agree with previous posts. A different choice and a real Q car.

Edited by chumley on Saturday 3rd November 15:39

[DKL]

Just had a brochure through the postbox for the Turbo X. Seems a direct competitor for the gb270 from Subaru, which incidently has a dealer directly over the road in my part of the world.
280 bhp and 4WD, shame about the black/black only colour scheme. Mind at 33K it's not cheap.