Saab 9-5 Estate (1999 - 2005) 2.3 HOT Aero (250bhp) 5d Auto (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I am a little Odd and happy about it, not one of the sheep
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Anyone who is a passenger loves the ride and comfort, shocked by speed. You need to hit the sport mode though Not that I care that much
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, see below, but that is nothing wrong with the base car, you could do a lot worse
What are you likely to buy next?
Wife now has Benz, I am being converted... E55 have come down a lot :) OK I am becoming a sheep
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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?
£0
When did you buy the car?
October 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Just average, took a punt and got caught out by others not doing their job
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a wagon, I don't do BMW, MB too big and it was between this and Audi
What was the dealer like?
As expected for the type
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very smooth, good for normal potted roads even for the "sporty" suspension, but can bottom out with bigger holes Corners are not as good as the image but better than most passengers expect ;) There is a lot of Power and it is only a gear change away. Great seats, comfortable, have done 1400 miles in 2 days and still felt good
What's it like to park?
Easy, PDC takes car of the back, vision is pretty good
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Oh, yes Needed a new chain for balance shaft (knew about before purchase) "Specialist" stuffed up the job so badly I needed a new motor in 3 months...
What's most practical about your car?
Speed and space, very comfortable, economical when you take it easy (too tempting to floor it though)
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The Sport button!
