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Any Saab heads?

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  • #2
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,794 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    They look nice, they drive nice, they usually have a higher spec than an equivalent German car (e.g.leather) at the same price point.

    They are usually cheaper, too.

    I have an 06 1.9Tid since 08, and it has given good service - I bought it with 60k kms on it iirc. - it is getting an alternator today, at 130k kms, still on original clutch etc. Has had new drop links (€36), and 2 x shocks (warranty), and 4 x tyres, and I got the timing belt done on time (€450), it will need brake pads fairly soon. Averages 43-45mpg. Engine is gorgeous. I personally find the 17" Sports Wheels and low profile tyres ruin the ride, but they were a std fit on the Sport models. Me, I'd go to 16" in a heartbeat (and cheaper tyres, as well.......).

    Being a GM product, most parts are easy and economical to buy, anyway, if you do need them.

    It is lovely on the motorway, get it to 65-70, put it on cruise, and it just sips along.......

    I like it a lot. People say they give trouble, but my brother is on his 4th one, with no issues, and it has proven far more reliable than the Mazda that preceded it, and infinately better than the B6 Passat at work.........ymmv and all that.

    Bought at the right price, I can't really see any negatives.

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  • #3
    racer1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭racer1


    Ive had 2 Saabs and no trouble with them. Nice car and good spec. I changed mine this year as i now do more city driving. I found the petrol a bit costly in the city but if your out on open roads mainly it is fine.


  • #4
    shamwari
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭shamwari


    Most of Saab's running gear is sourced from GM (and their higher end at that too) but not call of the petrol engines are, and this is where problems can arise. IIRC the 2 litre turbo petrols have timing chains which can stretch and fail, resulting in costly rebuilds.

    An account manager I used to deal with also had a 2.0T where the oil seals in the turbo went on the motorway, and the engine consumed all of the oil in the sump very rapidly. He sold the car for scrap because he couldn't get an engine anywhere, and Saab wanted the price of a new house to supply a short one.

    Personally I'd go for a 1.9TiD. A good solid motor. And an engine with Fiat DNA in it :D


  • #5
    TheBazman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭TheBazman


    Excellent feedback lads. I have passed it on. I think he is going to view a few tomorrow.


  • #6
    jimmyw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    Why stick with the 9-3s only? Try other Saab models like the 9-5 ( I am biased tho:o).I am not keen on the 9-3s looks TBH, but that's just me.But a dam site better than than your average boring focus, almera,avensis,etc.Out of the ordinary.


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