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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Unostentatious.

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

    No-one's made any particular comments but I don't think it reflect poorly on me that I own this car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Certainly would.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    As SAAB may be less available possibly a Mercedes.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good enough I think.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Previous two cars were SAAB.

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very nice - good acceleration and good handling.

    What's it like to park?

    A dream. You'd have to be both blind and deaf to make any mistakes.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Fuel sensor burnt out, drivers window dislodged and rattles (despite two attempts by car mechanics to fix it).

    What's most practical about your car?

    Very comfortable seats, huge boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Parking sensors.