Saab 9-5 Estate (1999 - 2005) 2.3 HOT Aero (250bhp) 5d Auto (2002/02) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am a little Odd and happy about it, not one of the sheep

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

Anyone who is a passenger loves the ride and comfort, shocked by speed. You need to hit the sport mode though Not that I care that much

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, see below, but that is nothing wrong with the base car, you could do a lot worse

What are you likely to buy next?

Wife now has Benz, I am being converted... E55 have come down a lot :) OK I am becoming a sheep

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

October 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Just average, took a punt and got caught out by others not doing their job

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a wagon, I don't do BMW, MB too big and it was between this and Audi

What was the dealer like?

As expected for the type

What's it like to drive?

Very smooth, good for normal potted roads even for the "sporty" suspension, but can bottom out with bigger holes Corners are not as good as the image but better than most passengers expect ;) There is a lot of Power and it is only a gear change away. Great seats, comfortable, have done 1400 miles in 2 days and still felt good

What's it like to park?

Easy, PDC takes car of the back, vision is pretty good

Have you had any problems with the car?

Oh, yes Needed a new chain for balance shaft (knew about before purchase) "Specialist" stuffed up the job so badly I needed a new motor in 3 months...

What's most practical about your car?

Speed and space, very comfortable, economical when you take it easy (too tempting to floor it though)

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The Sport button!