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Title: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Del Boy on 29 October 2009, 15:30:47
Hi guys just bought a Saab 9-3 turbo 2.8 anyone know what tax band it's an 06 reg driving home now sounds fookin lovely and christ is it quick :D
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: tunnie on 29 October 2009, 15:34:55
when was it registered 2006? Post March 1st?
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 October 2009, 15:40:05
'06 plate is 1st march 2006 onwards IIRC.

It's not going to be cheap.  :(

Kevin
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Del Boy on 29 October 2009, 15:49:57
Bugger big bill coming then the sound is worth it though and it's so comfy :D
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: cruisetopoland on 29 October 2009, 15:55:33
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Hi guys just bought a Saab 9-3 turbo 2.8 anyone know what tax band it's an 06 reg driving home now sounds fookin lovely and christ is it quick :D

www.direct.gov.uk/.../HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524 

Depends on model-assuming you mean 2.0t if its a 9-3 and not a 9-5.
If it's registered before 23rd March 06, you're ok-max tax £215 this year as capped to band K.

Nice cars and very quick-watch it if you hit a pothole in the middle of a fast bend though-you'll be thrown off course.
Look on tax disc for current band/price  :y
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: tunnie on 29 October 2009, 15:55:36
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Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Del Boy on 29 October 2009, 16:10:39
It's a 2.8 turbo  :-X :-X
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 29 October 2009, 16:27:10
Sounds great Del, and I will be watching out for it! 8-) 8-) 8-) :y :y :y
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: waspy on 29 October 2009, 16:30:55
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It's a 2.8 turbo  :-X :-X

Are these WWD like the other's :-?
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: tunnie on 29 October 2009, 16:36:47
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It's a 2.8 turbo  :-X :-X

Are these WWD like the other's :-?

Yup, basically a VeccyC with a Saab badge  ;D
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: waspy on 29 October 2009, 16:43:46
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It's a 2.8 turbo  :-X :-X

Are these WWD like the other's :-?

Yup, basically a VeccyC with a Saab badge  ;D

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Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 October 2009, 16:52:57
That 2.8 V6 asymmetric turbo engine is a rather nice lump
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Del Boy on 29 October 2009, 18:47:46
Home now, been having a blast round 70mph in second not bad, the way it accelerates from 40-100 in 3rd is amazing  :o Drinks a bit of fuel after a heavy right footed session though. Wish it was RWD but the power more than makes up for it just loading the pics now  :y
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: TheBoy on 29 October 2009, 19:07:57
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That 2.8 V6 asymmetric turbo engine is a rather nice lump
same lump the old bill use around here - only they dump a 2nd turbo on for good luck...  ...rapid in a straight line, but veccy-c chassis is rubbish.  Not sure what saab have done to chassis though...
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Del Boy on 29 October 2009, 19:12:44
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That 2.8 V6 asymmetric turbo engine is a rather nice lump
same lump the old bill use around here - only they dump a 2nd turbo on for good luck...  ...rapid in a straight line, but veccy-c chassis is rubbish.  Not sure what saab have done to chassis though...

Feels stiff in the corners, but you really can't take a corner fast, feels better than the veccy C I drove though albeit it was a 1.9 CDTi. Wish I could've got the AWD version but this was here and it's lovely  :y
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Del Boy on 29 October 2009, 20:32:36
Just been playing with it, found it has rain sensing wipers, voice recognition, refrigerated glovebox, service indicator and it tells you the oil quality (which is 31% so needs an oil change) but 564 days till next service which is ok  :D
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: tunnie on 29 October 2009, 22:03:18
how much was it?
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Del Boy on 29 October 2009, 22:07:48
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how much was it?
A bargin at £6600, which gives me loads of money left and all other with simialr mileage and kit are going for £10,000  :)

Come down here and i'll make you want one  ;D :y Much cheaper than a 530d and faster, so I'm thinking 535d next  8-)
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: tunnie on 30 October 2009, 10:07:12
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how much was it?
A bargin at £6600, which gives me loads of money left and all other with simialr mileage and kit are going for £10,000  :)

Come down here and i'll make you want one  ;D :y Much cheaper than a 530d and faster, so I'm thinking 535d next  8-)

Cheapest 93 Aero is 8k on AT, did it fall off the back of a lorry  ::)
Title: Re: Saab 9-3 2.8
Post by: Del Boy on 30 October 2009, 14:25:36
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how much was it?
A bargin at £6600, which gives me loads of money left and all other with simialr mileage and kit are going for £10,000  :)

Come down here and i'll make you want one  ;D :y Much cheaper than a 530d and faster, so I'm thinking 535d next  8-)

Cheapest 93 Aero is 8k on AT, did it fall off the back of a lorry  ::)

It's because I'm good  ;D