9-3 Auto ECO V reg

9-3 Auto ECO V reg

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woodytype S

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691 posts

244 months

Tuesday 27th October 2009
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Hello,can anyone give me any addvice on theres cars.Are they any good?I know nothing about them.I need a cheap reliable runabout.

Many thanks. Woody.

markvh

25 posts

194 months

Friday 30th October 2009
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I have just bought one after years of classic Saabs.

When I bought it there was a nagging voice at the back of my head saying "its not a real saab".

Have to say, I have been really impressed with it. There have been a few minor hiccups with it but nothing that would have been expensive (have a 6 month warranty which is nice)

If you are buying it for town driving you will find it expensive on petrol. I do about half and half town and motorway and seem to be averaging about 30mpg. Better than my old Saab so happy to live with this.

I find it more comfortable than my old Jag XJ6, seats are incredible comfortable, and even though it only has 150bhp it is a pretty fast car, in sport mode it flies !

Things to look for are a decent service history, apparently the engine oil can turn to sludge causing engine damage so regular oil changes are a must. Pixels go on the "Saab Information Display" but these can be sent away and refurbed for £40 and come back with a lifetime garauntee.

If the car is in good condition and the money is right I would go for it. Feels like a lot of car for the money and they seem to be pretty reliable.

Mark

JAM35F

1,267 posts

259 months

Friday 30th October 2009
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They are very nice cars, so much car for the money. Smooth comfortable ride with so many toys to play with.

I have a 2001/Y 2.0lpt which I am about to put up for sale. It's a rare airflow model in steel grey with the aero bodykit and wheels so looks fantastic. It has only 62k miles on it with full history (serviced yesterday), MOT'd and taxed a week ago. All the toys, black leather etc. Lovely car. I'd be looking for £2500. Only selling as I've just been told I need a hip replacement operation(don't play sunday league football!!) and won't be able to drive for 6-8months from November.