Saab 9-3 Aero 2004+

[Grahamr123]

Hi there,

Recently I've been doing a lot more motorway miles and my Celica T sport isn't really an ideal motorway car. I've been a longtime Saab appreciator with dreams of owning the rapidly apprenticing classic 900 Turbo. However as a reasonable middle ground I was looking the Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0T 2004-2006 shape (2004 onwards fixed SAE problems apparently?)

I can't afford to have a car that I will have to constantly fix, so I need something that is reasonably reliable, but also fun and comfortable.
I understand that 30mpg is average for this car, which is the same as my Celica.

Anyone have/had this car that can give me an insite into what they are like.

Thanks!

[Grahamr123]

I was looking at the 210bhp aero version. Not sure if that's the big T or the little t though.

[Grahamr123]

How expensive are Saab parts and what is availability like for them?

[Grahamr123]

I'm starting to give the 9-5 a bit more attention. They always looked a bit big and barge like for me, however I've only read great thing about them.