Saab 9-5 Estate (1999 - 2005) 2.0t SE 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Who cares!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone I know has made favourable comments about it and the love it once they've been out for a spin with me.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Very reliable and comfortable. Spares are cheap and plentiful and it's an easy car to work on.
What are you likely to buy next?
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet
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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?
£2,800
When did you buy the car?
August 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Dealer fear me when I turn up!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I like to be different and it was cheap!
What was the dealer like?
Crying by the time I drove off.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Power deliver is smooth and controllable. It can wallow in corners but it's predictable and not alarming.
What's it like to park?
Park distace sensors on the rear are a great addition. Power steering works very well at low speeds.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing major. A small plastic component in the drivers window broke. 5 minutes to fix.
What's most practical about your car?
The space. It's like a barge and can carry and tow anything you like.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated leather seats. You can't beat a nice warm bum on a winters morning.
