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Picked this up just over a week ago. After putting up a 'what cheap car' thread on here, I was pointed towards a Saab. We had an MX5 as a second car and after finding out we are due a second child this summer I knew we needed another 4 seater. Our main car is a V70 R Design, which I really like so buying another Swedish wagon didn't take a lot of persuasion. I was looking at Mondeo's, Vectra's, Astra's and all the other usual drabble but nothing was doing much for me. I even went to test drive an 06 Mondeo 1.8LX which had nothing wrong with it but I just couldn't, even for a 2nd car!
This is a 2.0T Vector with 175bhp, came with a bit of history, decent condition but needed a bit of TLC. I've given it a good clean, changed the oil and filter, air filter, number plates and front badge. Ripped the crap Nokia phone kit out and got rid of the headlight clouding (although I could go further with it when I have more time) and already it's 3 times the car it was a week ago! I think we will hang on to it for a few years unless it throws up a huge bill - even so I think I would struggle to replace it with anything better for the money!
This is a 2.0T Vector with 175bhp, came with a bit of history, decent condition but needed a bit of TLC. I've given it a good clean, changed the oil and filter, air filter, number plates and front badge. Ripped the crap Nokia phone kit out and got rid of the headlight clouding (although I could go further with it when I have more time) and already it's 3 times the car it was a week ago! I think we will hang on to it for a few years unless it throws up a huge bill - even so I think I would struggle to replace it with anything better for the money!
My beastie as of yesterday
very pleased so far, it's a 2.3t Linear Sport although any PH credentials lost as it's an automatic and will be used to tow trailers / caravans.Managed to get 40mpg out of it on the way home with a verrry light right foot. More like 20 today with mainly urban roads. Man maths says petrol has come down by a third over the last few years so it's like 30mpg really.
It's not as fast as 185bhp would suggest but it is a heavy car (possible remap). The seats are cloth and the most comfy I've ever had (and I've had french cars!).
New to me 9-5 2.3t Aero Saloon.
158k miles, full history including Saab stuff like Sump drops and fully synth oil.
It had the PCV update in 2004 (when it was released!) and has the latest revision fitted along with all new vacuum lines.
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The guy who owned it sadly died and his son sold it. It has a Saab Owners Club sticker on the window and is in great Nick for the year and mileage. It drives spot on (Boosts well, feels more like 250 than 230bhp?!)and shows the old boy obviously was quite fond of it.
It got parked up when he fell ill as his wife and son couldn't bring themselves to tell him it was sold so it had 6 months of grot to clean up.
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It was fairly badly swirled and needed a good 3 stage mop. I managed it between showers yesterday and finished it off with some Meguiers NXT in the rain! In contrast the interior is almost spotless with no wear to the leather at all! .. Enough waffle.
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158k miles, full history including Saab stuff like Sump drops and fully synth oil.
It had the PCV update in 2004 (when it was released!) and has the latest revision fitted along with all new vacuum lines.
[url]The guy who owned it sadly died and his son sold it. It has a Saab Owners Club sticker on the window and is in great Nick for the year and mileage. It drives spot on (Boosts well, feels more like 250 than 230bhp?!)and shows the old boy obviously was quite fond of it.
It got parked up when he fell ill as his wife and son couldn't bring themselves to tell him it was sold so it had 6 months of grot to clean up.
|http://thumbsnap.com/6dx3NOp0[/url]It was fairly badly swirled and needed a good 3 stage mop. I managed it between showers yesterday and finished it off with some Meguiers NXT in the rain! In contrast the interior is almost spotless with no wear to the leather at all! .. Enough waffle.
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sorry, It's an Aero 
My 2.8 Aero
Like all my cars I've spent far too much money on it, however I do enjoy it and it's a good daily.
It's 2007 so it's got the facelift dashboard that I was after, it doesn't need much doing now but I would like to get a upgraded intercooler and exhaust to go with the BSR optiflow and ppc3.
Like all my cars I've spent far too much money on it, however I do enjoy it and it's a good daily.
It's 2007 so it's got the facelift dashboard that I was after, it doesn't need much doing now but I would like to get a upgraded intercooler and exhaust to go with the BSR optiflow and ppc3.
Nath88n said:
My 2.8 Aero
Like all my cars I've spent far too much money on it, however I do enjoy it and it's a good daily.
It's 2007 so it's got the facelift dashboard that I was after, it doesn't need much doing now but I would like to get a upgraded intercooler and exhaust to go with the BSR optiflow and ppc3.
Nice.Like all my cars I've spent far too much money on it, however I do enjoy it and it's a good daily.
It's 2007 so it's got the facelift dashboard that I was after, it doesn't need much doing now but I would like to get a upgraded intercooler and exhaust to go with the BSR optiflow and ppc3.
How does it drive with the BSR tune? Take a look at do88 for the intercooler, I'm pretty sure it's a drop in fit.
Do bsr charge if you want to remap again for the bigger IC & downpipe? What power/torque will that get you woth them?
LSD is definitely worth it if you go for more oomph, bit expensive but just transforms the car.
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