Saab 9-5 Saloon (1997 - 2005) 2.2 TiD Linear 4d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A man who is subtle, does not need to shout at the rooftops to be heard!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
A long standing joke about my financial ruin!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never ever ever ever again, the bills are far to much and i could have had an equivalent bmw 5 series diesel for the same money, that comes with rear wheel drive!
What are you likely to buy next?
citoren 2cv, or a pushchair, this car has bankrupted me! realistically, i am going to go for a ford again
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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?
£6,495
When did you buy the car?
June 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Parkers guide was £6995 and i got it for £6495
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Have always really liked Saab's. Love the comfort and the attention to detail in the interior
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly, very courteous but alas, not overaly reliable.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
when it running? Very good, but equivalent volvo, audi, bmw will put to shame
What's it like to park?
has got a big boot, but this model comes with a spoiler which helps with depth perception
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A catalogue of horror and financial ruin. 1) The "maps" sensor keeps putting the car into get you home mode. costs £50 to reset every time it goes wrong. 2)Fuel system collapsed at 50,000 miles. A £3000 bill to repair. 3) Turbo blown at 70,000. This is not hard driving. Car not worth repairing
What's most practical about your car?
Good boot space, split folding rear seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Got to be the cup holder. Wow! A very tidy dashboard, feels like you are flying an aeroplane, and so so so comfortable!
