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saab v audi

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  • 06-03-2007 6:13pm
    #1
    tungsten
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭


    hi

    im looking to buy a second hand car thats built like a tank (currently ive a cinquecento) and I have narrowed down my favourites given my budget of 4/5k

    saab 900 3 door coupe 80000 miles '98
    audi a3 hatchback 97000 miles '97

    which one to go for? i do not know....


    any advice??:confused:


    thanks


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    None of the above, but this instead:
    http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=323318

    Same two litre engine as the 900, so no more expensive, but all the goodies incl. two tone leather and a real comfy and quick vehicle to drive. Very safe for its age too.
    (and a ginormous boot on top of it)

    This one's been for sale for a year ...so that price should be very negotiable.

    Expect very little resale value on either Saab, though


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    smcgiff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,943 ✭✭✭smcgiff


    tungsten wrote:
    (currently ive a cinquecento)

    any advice??:confused:

    Howdy, I'm all for nippy cars (especially SAABs) - but do you not think going from a cinquecento to a 2.0 turbo saab would be a bit of a stretch.

    What litre is the A3?


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    SouperComputer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    Id go with the Saab, but only if there is a documented service history. Have a search for an older topic (last two weeks or so) discussing the 9-5.

    The A3 is a great car, but I think a Saab (despite their recent GM butchering) would be a more interesting car.

    Have you looked into insurance?

    Theres always the ex UK Cop car Volvo T-5 option too :)


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    9000 much better than 900. Good car. I'd have thought you might get that one for 4 - even less, maybe.........

    A4 - of that value.........check suspension - more than likely knackered. Full refit is 1k+

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    tungsten
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭tungsten


    do you think there may be a problem with going up from a 899cc to a 2 litre?
    i never really thought about that....


    insurance is fine

    thanks for the insights guys


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    That would very much depend on how well you have your head screwed on.


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    smcgiff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,943 ✭✭✭smcgiff


    tungsten wrote:
    do you think there may be a problem with going up from a 899cc to a 2 litre?

    They're will be a huge difference in sensation and you might very well feel out of control because of the extra power. It'll almost be like starting to drive again, but (the good news) with a lot steeper learning curve. My 2 cents. Happy motoring.


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    Aodh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Aodh


    I have a '98 Audi A3 1.6 3-Door, bought it with 50,000 miles on it. I have it about a year and a half now and I'm really happy with it.

    I was looking for something fairly bullet-proof too and I'm glad I got it. I use it everyday around Dublin and for occasional trips between Dublin-Limerick and Dublin-Far West Mayo. It handles these well and I find it quite comfortable. I'm fairly tall (6'4") and I fit in it quite easily and someone can sit behind me. The boot's big enough and I've crammed a fair bit in it with the rear seats down.

    Watch out for problems with the paint, it seems to chip quite easily, as well as all the usual stuff.


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