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Looking at getting a 2005/2006 Saab 9-3 Diesel

  • 09-04-2008 8:04am
    #1
    robbie2003ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Just looking on some advise from people who have owned or own a Saab, are they nice to drive, what is the resale like on them.

    How much are looking at paying, is there a certain type of 9-3 you would recommend, ie sport version.

    My Budget is around 25000 euro

    Would it be a good idea to buy it in england? I have a uncle in Manchester, so i could get him to look at it.

    Does anyone have any website for buying cars in england or in the North, preferably North

    Thanks
    Rob


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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    They depreciate so I'd advice to get a car that's at least 3 years old. You get a newish car for a much lesser price.

    Saab is often compared to Beamer
    http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/04/saab_vs_bmw_1.html
    http://www.newcars.com/saab/93/reviews/bmw-328.html
    http://www0.epinions.com/content_112207957636
    http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/index.php?

    http://www.usedcarsni.com/
    You might want to read up on VRT changes in July.


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Buy it in the UK after 1st July and the VRT on the diesel version should be reduced.

    1.9 TiD is a Fiat unit and supposed to be one of the best in it's class. It is available in 120bhp and 150bhp.

    As for how good a drive it is well the 9-3 is basically an Opel Vectra underneath so draw your own conclusions on that.

    Best advice is to test drive a few over here and judge for yourself.


  • #4
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    if you're thinking about resale, forget any Saab. My brother is on his 3rd, but looks past that - he buys them when they've already depreciated.

    We bought an mid 06 Vector Estate Sport with full leather and everything, here for just over your budget - and got a Saab dealer warranty too.

    Faichney & Ringwood have one for your money, so not bad value imho.

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  • #5
    frag4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭frag4


    saw a 07 9-3 vector 150hp tid with 11,000 miles for £11,000 on www.motorpoint.co.uk yesterday.


  • #6
    frag4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭frag4


    hang on this thread is months old


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  • #7
    Hotwheels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Hotwheels


    If your looking at a Saab, look at a Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm they are well within your Budget, same engine 120BHP or 150 BHP...
    Don't know about the Saab, but I can vouch for the 159 JTDm
    Better looking car IMO :)
    Best of luck


  • #8
    Hotwheels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Hotwheels


    frag4 wrote: »
    hang on this thread is months old

    So am I :D


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