Saab 9000 Saloon (1988 - 1997) 2.0 CDE EcoPower 4d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
not much really - imageless , people give you way as your not in a beemer. Also not seen as a sports car or one with sporting aspirations. Very sensible and solid.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Like it , no rust , not tatty and still looks great after 11 years
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - get around 30 - 32 mpg around town and have achieved 44mpg on 770 mile round trip with cruise on at 80mph
What are you likely to buy next?
low mileage saab 9000 cse lpt/eco manual if findable
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,600
When did you buy the car?
May 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
9000CSE Eco, mnaual leathers and all the toys. One owner car only 54K with FSH
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
large, solidly built, safe, great value for money
What was the dealer like?
Bought privately
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
has relaxed acceleration and excellent motorway performance. Handles bends but not like a rear wheel drive car. But you get what you pays for.Fairly agile for such a large car. But its not that heavy really , approx 1300kg.
What's it like to park?
Very easy light controls, once you get used to the size.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes - have had 12K trouble free have replaced original battery, alternater just gone due to driving through a large mass of water
What's most practical about your car?
spacious, comfortable, solid
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
heated seats, trip computer, auto climat control, seats with lumbar. Folding rear setas.
