Saab 9-3 Saloon (2002 - 2011) 1.9D Vector Sport 4d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I was naive when I bought it, and not so green now.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
That I have been superhumanly tolerant (though privately they know I have been robbed).
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never - you could wheel out all the equipment of the Spanish inquisition and I'd still laugh in your face.
What are you likely to buy next?
A VW or Skoda. Far better cars.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ex-demo
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good looks. SAAB reputation. Idiocy.
What was the dealer like?
Pushy - and liked to see a naive punter walk in.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Lovely when it works which is never. With all its faults, though, like a diesel tractor. Lumpen and steers like a pig.
What's it like to park?
OK
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
If I tried to list the things that have gone wrong on this car I'd be typing for the next four hours. In summary though - engine - steering - electronics - bodywork - interior - stereo
What's most practical about your car?
The doors
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The night-light. You can turn off the lighting on all your controls and pretend you are driving another car.
