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[Austin_Metro]

coatezy said:

My relatively new to me 2010 95 2.3T Turbo Edition which I used as my daily dad wagon..

Would you risk a second post to tell us more about the 9-5?! I’ve always quite fancied a 2.3t wagon. My 2.0t saloon is not fast.

[coatezy]

Austin_Metro said:

coatezy said:

My relatively new to me 2010 95 2.3T Turbo Edition which I used as my daily dad wagon..

Would you risk a second post to tell us more about the 9-5?! I’ve always quite fancied a 2.3t wagon. My 2.0t saloon is not fast.

Of course, what would you like know? The first thing to be warned about is the tax. It’s £710 a year for the 2006 onwards (from memory) 2.3T auto. The manual is half this and the pre 2006 cars were cheaper again from what I understand. It’s frustrating but for me affordable. I can see a lot of these struggling to survive purely because of the tax costs.

The wagon is a great though, plenty of space for what I need. I have a 2019 140i too and it’s a great combo.

I didn’t know when I bought the car that Arctic white 9-5’s are pretty rare and only a handful turbo editions in the UK, it’s also a very late OG 9-5 too being a 2010 car.

Btw the case of the “T” is important too if you didn’t know;

2.3t = low pressure turbo
2.3T = high pressure turbo or high output turbo (HOT)

Edited by coatezy on Sunday 2nd June 22:39

[Smitters]

Due to a incoming puppy, my T reg 9-3 cab is up for sale on eBay and I've bought a 9-3 1.9TiD Sportwagon. I'm very pleased with it so far, being comfy, economical and with enough space for the whole family, without being so wide as to make the local lanes a nightmare. It's on 130k, has had a cambelt and is due another soon, but before I fully commit, it's off to Connor Classic Saab in Cirencester for a service and an experienced eye.

From there I'll decide how much effort to put into it. I rarely keep cars beyond three years, so there's no need to go nuts, but it's nice to give your car the odd treat. First, of course, will be windscreen wipers and a set of Saab dust covers for the valves.

The outgoing, with a low reserve on the bay of eeeeeeeeeee.



The incoming:

[Harry Flashman]

Yet to drive it this year! Taken out of garage, cleaned, checked, put back on trickle charger.

[Smitters]

That is lovely Harry.

Just to say, having taken my 93SW to Connor Classic Saab in Cirencester, I can highly recommend the place. Not just because my car was pronounced half-decent, but Tony was patient, thorough and gave me some great advice to go away with too. Worth a trip if you want a specialist, IMHO.

[Austin_Metro]

coatezy said:

Austin_Metro said:

coatezy said:

My relatively new to me 2010 95 2.3T Turbo Edition which I used as my daily dad wagon..

Would you risk a second post to tell us more about the 9-5?! I’ve always quite fancied a 2.3t wagon. My 2.0t saloon is not fast.

Of course, what would you like know? The first thing to be warned about is the tax. It’s £710 a year for the 2006 onwards (from memory) 2.3T auto. The manual is half this and the pre 2006 cars were cheaper again from what I understand. It’s frustrating but for me affordable. I can see a lot of these struggling to survive purely because of the tax costs.

The wagon is a great though, plenty of space for what I need. I have a 2019 140i too and it’s a great combo.

I didn’t know when I bought the car that Arctic white 9-5’s are pretty rare and only a handful turbo editions in the UK, it’s also a very late OG 9-5 too being a 2010 car.

Btw the case of the “T” is important too if you didn’t know;

2.3t = low pressure turbo
2.3T = high pressure turbo or high output turbo (HOT)

Edited by coatezy on Sunday 2nd June 22:39

Thanks Tom. I didn’t know the significance of the “t”. I may have known once long ago!

Mine is paired with a 530i but I can see a 140i would make a better combo.

[Austin_Metro]

Harry Flashman said:

Yet to drive it this year! Taken out of garage, cleaned, checked, put back on trickle charger.

Great wheels. Always loved the three spokes.