[The Tyre Dude]

Latest JD Power rates the 9-3 right at the bottom of the heap for owner satisfaction in its class. Not sure how accurate that is but would give me cause for concern.

[Schnooks]

Hmmm that's disappointing TTD, what sort of stuff did they say?

I am going to buy this one anyway, too good a deal to pass up and I could not find a things I didn't like while driving it.

[olewy]

Re Saabs in general; Resale value and parts availability would be a concern for some.

[Maynoothspur]

Originally Posted by Schnooks

Thanks for that info Bazz26. I think I have found my car. It is the Saab 93 TTiD 180 bhp. Test drove a beautiful black 09 one today and it blew me away. It is from a reliable dealer, I know people who have dealt with him and all speak very highly of him. It has fairly high mileage (99k miles) but a full main dealer service history. The timing belt was done just 2k ago. It is spotless inside and out. I was amazed at the performance, yet that version can acheive over 50 mpg with easy driving and is only €225 road tax. I think I can get it for €12,600.

Do you or anyone else have any opinions on this car, given what I've described? I am on the verge of buying it, just would like to hear if there are any experiences good or bad with this car?

Thanks again for all the help here, it's really helped to point me in the right direction and is much appreciated .

I have one 93ttid aero & love it. It was written off yesterday when some clown rear ended me in a lorry. Can I ask where you're buying yours as I have a feeling I wont get what my cars worth from the insurers and I would like to have an example to show them what it will cost me to replace it. I'd go for it you won't regret it.

[Maynoothspur]

And by the way I can average 56.5mpg just driving normally.

[Schnooks]

Originally Posted by Maynoothspur

I have one 93ttid aero & love it. It was written off yesterday when some clown rear ended me in a lorry. Can I ask where you're buying yours as I have a feeling I wont get what my cars worth from the insurers and I would like to have an example to show them what it will cost me to replace it. I'd go for it you won't regret it.

Hi Maynoothspur, sorry to hear about your car, hope you are ok.

I got mine from Fergus Madden in Fivemilebridge out by Cork airport, here's his site -

http://www.fmautos.ie/contentv3/

Driving it for 2 weeks now and so far very pleased with it, love the peformance, comfort and look of it, and I like the way it drives with the active steering.

PM me if you need any info on what I paid etc.