Saab 9-3 Saloon (2002 - 2011) 1.9TiD Vector Sport (150bhp) 4d (07) (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Dont follow crowd.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Thay all think its great.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes,deffo,
What are you likely to buy next?
a 180 TTid or convertable
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes,57 plate,facelift model,car was on forecourt at £1400 and got a deal on it for £1200,14k on clock,Parchment silver with parchment interior,lovely.Car had 18 mnths manf warranty left on it,well happy
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
didnt want to follow the crowd in a BMW or AUDI,Liked the look of the facelift model,also wanted a auto diesel
What was the dealer like?
Great,Bay horse SAAB Samlesbury,very helpful and accomadating.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent,calm when you want it to be,but when you want that bit extra it hs it,especially in "SPORT" mode.My wife loves driving it and that is the first car i have had that she does,so that is saying something.
What's it like to park?
Easy,parking sensors make it easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear screen had two strips not working,replaced at a cost of £970 under warranty,Drivers window had to be reprogrammed,it would only close half way now and then.
What's most practical about your car?
Comfortable,roomy,quiet for a diesel and plenty of poke when needed,do a trip to southampton ance a year on hols and averaged 54mpg (not hanging around either)
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
i-pod connection,cruise control,park sensors makes it a breeze to park,also like the night panel when on motorway t night.
