Saab 9-3 Convertible (2003 - 2011) 2.0t Vector 2d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I have had many "nice" comments about the car, its different from the german pack and does not have the "look at me image" convertibles easily get given.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Never asked them, but any comments have been complimentary.. would I have had that with a BMW ?

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, but maybe the diesel as I do too many miles

What are you likely to buy next?

Not decided yet.. too early to think about that !!!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£12,500

When did you buy the car?

March 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Price was fair.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Great service from the Oxford dealer.. Highly recommended. Oxford Sales and Service have really shown me what great a dealer can be like..

What's it like to drive?

Its not as good as the Audi, but its great on the motorway. Around the lanes the car struggles a bit when pushed, more with shakes and traction rather than power but really its not a sports car and shouldn't be treated like one. The 2.0t is lovely engine and easily powerful enough for the car, giver a "high" top end and 33MPG combined. The Gearbox is notchy but effective. Brakes are good and steering has a great turning circle. You would easily forget its a soft top even at speed, admittedly at speed it does get a bit noisy but you get used to the wind sound !! Top down is just the biz ! even at high speed its a real hoot. I have the cabin air deflector so its even better on the motorway... a wonderful way to go to work or return home after a hard day... summers evening... nothing beats it

What's it like to park?

With the standard rear sensors its OK, again its not easy to park, but mirrors and the rear sensors makes the job so much easy though.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Minor issues, though suspension is still knocking a bit.

What's most practical about your car?

Its a good size interior, seats are just so nice, dash is busy but it works and its so very different from the German gang that the 93 competes against. Boot is a good size with hood up, hood down its "compact" but no more than others.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Dashboard design is really different, roof opens in super fast time, the interior is just a nice place to be in.. so light with a light roof lining inside unlike the BMW or Audi which is black and gloomy. Interior lighting in the front puts the Audi to utter shame.