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Title: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2012, 22:22:01
Would I be crazy to consider this?

Could I get the parts if I did?. She's located just a few miles from me. Tempting......but pricey.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201227477250221 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201227477250221)
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: amba on 11 July 2012, 22:31:11
Thats one very smart car ..V6 ..manual,and its got a Turbo..seriously nice .

If I was in the market for a change and had a spare 4.5k think I would be very very tempted..espacially at 4k ;D
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: tigers_gonads on 11 July 2012, 22:37:04
Are they front or four wheel drive  :-\

Don't fancy 255 bhp spinning just the front tyres
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 July 2012, 23:13:31
Quote from: tigers_gonads on 11 July 2012, 22:37:04
Are they front or four wheel drive  :-\

Don't fancy 255 bhp spinning just the front tyres


Yep, TG. It's wrong wheel drive. That does put me off a little. :-\

Nice car though, and something slightly different from the usual  BMW/ Audi clones.
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: 0795omega on 11 July 2012, 23:16:43
nice lookers these and gm built so kind of related to miggys!!
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 11 July 2012, 23:16:58
This would be a nice replacement in a few years
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201226476721599/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/engine-size-cars/2-6l_to_2-9l/model/9-5/make/saab/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/ll669aa/advert-type/standard-listing?logcode=ucnnp (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201226476721599/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/engine-size-cars/2-6l_to_2-9l/model/9-5/make/saab/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/ll669aa/advert-type/standard-listing?logcode=ucnnp)
 :y


P.S: Haven't the Chinese or someone bought Saab i think i heard ?
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 July 2012, 05:27:03
Pfft, get an older 9000, they're much more Saab-ish. :y
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: waspy on 12 July 2012, 07:22:33
Consider the road tax Opti if you haven't already. Unless it falls sooner :-\
The 06 reg is the one where it changes :(

Never been Saab fan.
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: Del Boy on 12 July 2012, 07:46:16
I had one, pretty much exactly like that, the noise, the power, and they handle properly good, no matter of anyone saying its front wheel drive, they've got passive rear wheel steering, and anyone who says it's just a Vectra is also talking utter rubbish. They've got a 60% totally different chassis setup to the Vectra, and they'll make any Vectra look pathetic in the corners. That engine as well  :-* :-* :-* :-*. I can honestly say, that it's one car I miss a hell of a lot!
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 12 July 2012, 08:12:35
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 July 2012, 05:27:03
Pfft, get an older 9000, they're much more Saab-ish. :y

Reckon you should go for it fella...if you like it, want it and can afford it then why not. Same as your Internal Management wanting a new kitchen :y

But have to agree with Gastroenteritismagpie Mr G that the older Saabs, like most cars, have more character. Had a '95 900 SE Turbo, chipped and tweaked with poly all round and 260Bhp was no real issue. Good luck..

Tip - take Del with you and I reckon its yours for 1200 notes  ::)
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: omega3000 on 12 July 2012, 08:55:21
Quote from: sticka_v8_init on 12 July 2012, 08:12:35
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 July 2012, 05:27:03
Pfft, get an older 9000, they're much more Saab-ish. :y

Reckon you should go for it fella...if you like it, want it and can afford it then why not. Same as your Internal Management wanting a new kitchen :y

But have to agree with Gastroenteritismagpie Mr G that the older Saabs, like most cars, have more character. Had a '95 900 SE Turbo, chipped and tweaked with poly all round and 260Bhp was no real issue. Good luck..

Tip - take Del with you and I reckon its yours for 1200 notes  ::)

 + 1  ;D :y

Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: the alarming man on 12 July 2012, 10:11:14
Quote from: sticka_v8_init on 12 July 2012, 08:12:35
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 July 2012, 05:27:03
Pfft, get an older 9000, they're much more Saab-ish. :y

Reckon you should go for it fella...if you like it, want it and can afford it then why not. Same as your Internal Management wanting a new kitchen :y

But have to agree with Gastroenteritismagpie Mr G that the older Saabs, like most cars, have more character. Had a '95 900 SE Turbo, chipped and tweaked with poly all round and 260Bhp was no real issue. Good luck..

Tip - take Del with you and I reckon its yours for 1200 notes  ::)




nah del is so good he will get them too pay opti to take it away
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 July 2012, 10:46:03
Quote from: DILLIGAF Pete on 12 July 2012, 07:22:33
Consider the road tax Opti if you haven't already. Unless it falls sooner :-\
The 06 reg is the one where it changes :(

Never been Saab fan.


£270 on the MV6............How much from 06 onwards, Pete?.
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 July 2012, 10:48:02
Quote from: the alarming man on 12 July 2012, 10:11:14
Quote from: sticka_v8_init on 12 July 2012, 08:12:35
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 July 2012, 05:27:03
Pfft, get an older 9000, they're much more Saab-ish. :y

Reckon you should go for it fella...if you like it, want it and can afford it then why not. Same as your Internal Management wanting a new kitchen :y

But have to agree with Gastroenteritismagpie Mr G that the older Saabs, like most cars, have more character. Had a '95 900 SE Turbo, chipped and tweaked with poly all round and 260Bhp was no real issue. Good luck..

Tip - take Del with you and I reckon its yours for 1200 notes  ::)




nah del is so good he will get them too pay opti to take it away


I've heard as much..... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 12 July 2012, 13:43:56
engine must be the same as vectra v6 2.8 turbo.. so parts must be available.. body parts and plastics from breakers..
 
I dont think it will be problem for you to find parts.. but repairs wont be easy or cheap..
 
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: henryd on 12 July 2012, 14:15:38
Quote from: Opti on 12 July 2012, 10:46:03
Quote from: DILLIGAF Pete on 12 July 2012, 07:22:33
Consider the road tax Opti if you haven't already. Unless it falls sooner :-\
The 06 reg is the one where it changes :(

Never been Saab fan.


£270 on the MV6............How much from 06 onwards, Pete?.

Around £470 :o ::)
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 July 2012, 14:33:34
Quote from: henryd on 12 July 2012, 14:15:38
Quote from: Opti on 12 July 2012, 10:46:03
Quote from: DILLIGAF Pete on 12 July 2012, 07:22:33
Consider the road tax Opti if you haven't already. Unless it falls sooner :-\
The 06 reg is the one where it changes :(

Never been Saab fan.


£270 on the MV6............How much from 06 onwards, Pete?.

Around £470 :o ::)



 :o :o :o :o :o. No shit. How can an old Saab be in the top band?. :-\
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: henryd on 12 July 2012, 14:40:06
Quote from: Opti on 12 July 2012, 14:33:34
Quote from: henryd on 12 July 2012, 14:15:38
Quote from: Opti on 12 July 2012, 10:46:03
Quote from: DILLIGAF Pete on 12 July 2012, 07:22:33
Consider the road tax Opti if you haven't already. Unless it falls sooner :-\
The 06 reg is the one where it changes :(

Never been Saab fan.


£270 on the MV6............How much from 06 onwards, Pete?.

Around £470 :o ::)



 :o :o :o :o :o. No shit. How can an old Saab be in the top band?. :-\

cause its a dirty bastid :D ;D
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: cam2502 on 12 July 2012, 18:49:47
I have a Saab 95 3.0L TiD vector. estate. It's well equipped, plenty of room, comfy and goes like stink! I like  the 93s as well,  smart looking cars.
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: noel on 12 July 2012, 18:53:20
Quote from: henryd on 12 July 2012, 14:40:06
Quote from: Opti on 12 July 2012, 14:33:34
Quote from: henryd on 12 July 2012, 14:15:38
Quote from: Opti on 12 July 2012, 10:46:03
Quote from: DILLIGAF Pete on 12 July 2012, 07:22:33
Consider the road tax Opti if you haven't already. Unless it falls sooner :-\
The 06 reg is the one where it changes :(

Never been Saab fan.


£270 on the MV6............How much from 06 onwards, Pete?.

Around £470 :o ::)



 :o :o :o :o :o. No shit. How can an old Saab be in the top band?. :-\

cause its a dirty bastid :D ;D
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Saab......I feel like a change
Post by: waspy on 12 July 2012, 18:58:29
Quote from: Opti on 12 July 2012, 14:33:34
Quote from: henryd on 12 July 2012, 14:15:38
Quote from: Opti on 12 July 2012, 10:46:03
Quote from: DILLIGAF Pete on 12 July 2012, 07:22:33
Consider the road tax Opti if you haven't already. Unless it falls sooner :-\
The 06 reg is the one where it changes :(

Never been Saab fan.


£270 on the MV6............How much from 06 onwards, Pete?.

Around £470 :o ::)



 :o :o :o :o :o. No shit. How can an old Saab be in the top band?. :-\

Yes, unfortunately that is correct. My Ro falls into that category, but I love to drive her so I don't care. I don't drink much & I don't smoke. They don't put pockets in shrouds  :y ;D