Saab 9-3 Convertible (1998 - 2003) 2.0HOT Aero 2d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
independent minded
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
pretty, fast, well engineered, different
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes, because I couldn't bring myself to buy a bmw or an audi and can't afford a porsche.
What are you likely to buy next?
new model saab or a jag
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£11,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes it was cheap
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I had a basic coupe model previously and liked the idea of getting the range topper
What was the dealer like?
n/a
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent boost under acceleration, handles well for FWD as long as you've got the right shoes on - Michellin preceeda sports do the trick, cheap tyres make it totally unruley
What's it like to park?
Because of FWD the turning in is limited. I had a Jag Xj that was easier to park
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
clutch at 40k, idle pulley
What's most practical about your car?
the boot fits a large pram in it
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
heated seats
