Saab 9-3 Saloon (2002 - 2011) 1.9D Linear Sport (150bhp) 4d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Bargin hunter!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone loves it its spacious and does have that premium badge...little do people know its a Vectra underneath the skin.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but would go for the Vector model, with leather seats.
What are you likely to buy next?
Saab 9-3 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?
I bought the car from a car supermarket so did get a good deal. Missed a service by 10k miles though.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap with executive image
What was the dealer like?
Its a car supermarket so you have the benefit of privacy. Dealer was not pushy, I checked the car out at my own pace.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Drive is excellent and smooth, until you go over 80mph and steering vibrates like theres no tomorrow.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
So far so good. However the steering does seem very light, and theres a slight knocking sound from the suspension. Also on the motorway steering vibrates way to much.
What's most practical about your car?
Rear Parking Sensors
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Car phone and front fog lights...not forgetting the parking sensors
