Saab 9-3 Saloon (2002 - 2011) 1.9D Linear Sport (150bhp) 4d Auto (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A man who likes to keep his image up without breaking the bank.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definitely. Would most likely buy with leather and bigger alloys who, 16" doesn't do this car justice.
What are you likely to buy next?
Saab 1.9 TTID
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bought the car from a car supermarket. Got a wicked deal as it needed the major 73k service, got £2000 off the price of the car. The service cost £750 at SAAB, so a fair saving.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bought the car as its a cheap family car with an executive image.
What was the dealer like?
Brought from car supermarket, looked around the car at my own pace and had a range of optional warranty packages on offer.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very nice and smooth. There is turbo lag though, plus when you put the foot down its to much power for the front wheels other than that its good.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The wheels went out of balance got that done. The alternator had to be changed aswell other than that so far so good. The suspension creaks alot though.
What's most practical about your car?
The fuel economy and the parking sensors, don't know how i ever lived without them
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Rear parking sensors.
