Saab 9-5 Saloon (1997 - 2005) 3.0t V6 SE 4d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
No comment
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Plenty of room for passengers
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes for it's practicality, although with todays fuel prices I'd have to think of diesel or a smaller engine (sad)>
What are you likely to buy next?
Not too sure but looking at Skoda Superbs and LPG Bi Fuel models
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Was looking at ordinary SAABs and Volvos but was directed to this 3L V6 jobbie
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Traded in a Lexus GS300 for another 3l V6
What was the dealer like?
Very appreciative of what I would like to see and drive, and he listened!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handled very well in all situations and especially in winter snow with winetr pack.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Superb reliable motoring. Apart from an Engine Management Unit it didn't owe me anything apart from regular servicing and spares.
What's most practical about your car?
The boot is never ending. I had to pack up in a few locations and it accommodated everything and the wife!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control. Although not having to use the sports function to tear away from standing starts next to "boy racers" was fun.
