Saab 9-5 Saloon (1997 - 2005) 2.3 HOT Aero (250bhp) 4d Auto (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Understated but with the ability to go a bit nuts now and then!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I let a friend have a drive of it and it left him shaking, friends can't belive the amount of car i got for the money.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Certainly, but looking to hold onto this one for a long time yet.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably the newer model but not for a while yet.
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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?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
I paid £6500 for a car that cost £34000 just 4 years earlier. It has nearly every optional extra available.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful knocked £500 off without us having to ask and threw in 1 Years warranty 1 years breakdown cover a fresh MOT and repaired a leaky headlight washer jet.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The day i picked it up from the garage i had a little play on an A road on my way home and it left me shaking from the stunning acceleration holds the road very well too. The only down side is its insatiable thirst, using it daily to and from work through town i only get 17mpg but its worth it!
What's it like to park?
Very easy to park with front and rear park assist and clever mirrors which point down so you see the kerb when parallel parking at the touch of a button.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Had it 3 months now and the only problem has been the xenon headlights with the auto levelling sensors needing replaced which was done under warranty and when i give it some right foot the near side headlight goes out???
What's most practical about your car?
Space, having 2 under 5s its plenty big enough.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Where do i start? It is very well equipped but favorite toy would be air conditioned leather seats, keeps you cool on long stints behind the wheel.
