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Saab 9-5 turbo

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  • 18-08-2006 11:37am
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    Eglinton
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    Thinking of checking out a Saab 9-5 2.0 L Turbo tomorrow. Any thoughts/recommendations/warnings?Have never driven a Saab but I hear they're a good all rounder.


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    mikedragon32
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    Very comfortable car, but I hope you have a very generous fuel allowance!


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    Eglinton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 992 ✭✭✭Eglinton


    Cheers. The way I look at it is that fuel is expensive anyway so why not!!! Might as well


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    el tel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    Personally I wouldn't touch one of these. Bro had one from new and it cost the sucker £thousands - turbo went, suspension went, engine pissed oil continuously and it handled terribly. He was so concerned about the dangerous handling he finally got rid of the car. They might look nice and snazzy and be comfortable and all that jazz but they are basically GM sh1te (vectra) tarted up.


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    Paul (MN)
    Closed Accounts Posts: 291 ✭✭Paul (MN)


    watch for the digital dash foing... 1k to fix.


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    mikedragon32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭mikedragon32


    Oh yeah, servicing is VERY expensive too... forgot about that!


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    Eglinton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 992 ✭✭✭Eglinton


    Well I suppose, it's luck of the draw with any car but I'll see how the test drive goes. Everycar can be a nightmare or a dream. Audi A4 is still on the cards if I see a nice one too


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    gstonesmx5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 166 ✭✭gstonesmx5


    no question i liked it
    nice to drive looks good, fuel and serice are all expensive now so feck it.
    make sure you use everything elec in the car and keep a lookout for any smoke if you nail it somewhere.


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