Saab 9-3 Saloon (2002 - 2011) 1.8t Vector Sport 4d Auto (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Stylish, Individual, Cool
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love its looks, and the unusual cabin.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, too many faults. It may just be a one off, but the quality of the cabin materials dosent match up to my 3 series coupe, or even my 11 year old Honda Accord.
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda S2000.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car was a good price, considering the back up of a dealer approved warranty, a full service and 114 point check.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It looked really good, with the sport kit and black/blue paintwork.
What was the dealer like?
Eager to take my money, but when I had problems they didn't want to know. Their knowledge of cars in general is very poor, and quite suprising really, they didn't carry out promised work before delivery, and they missed obvious items on the 114 point check.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Slow to start, but once in the power band, its great. The seats are fantastic, but sometimes the front wheels have a mind of their own when cornering.
What's it like to park?
Reversing can be a problem, as the bootlid is so high,
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
1. The wipers only worked on the fastest setting, the washer jets didnt work at all. (Took a full 8 days to sort out) 2. The driver door rattles all the time while driving. (They took it apart and its still the same) 3. When putting the door back together they never clipped the mirror adjustment controls back, now they are loose. (They tried to fix it, but cant) 4. When the car was purshased the dealer fitted a lower load rating tyre on the front passenger side. (Is this legal?)
What's most practical about your car?
The seats are wonderfully supportive over any journey, and make driving the car a real joy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The nightpanel!
