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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    nothing really

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

    they like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no, too thirsty and suspension too hard

    What are you likely to buy next?

    SAAB

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £30,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got a good trade in on my old 740

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    had a 740 and decided to go a bit greener

    What was the dealer like?

    excellent

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Engine is great but very thirsty, my 740 4,4 litre V8 averaged 23 MPG this 325 over the same raods and driving method averages only 26 MPG Suspension far too stiff. Don't expect it to hold a line if you hit a hole on a country road fast bend

    What's it like to park?

    parking sensors so quite easy to park

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    no

    What's most practical about your car?

    nothing especially practical

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    heated seats