2nd gen Saab 9-3...any experience??

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Thinking of trading in my 200sx for a 9-3 as I need something more comfortable for motorway miles.

Budget is £3k max as I'll probably only get £500 or so px for the Nissan. This looks to get me a 02-04 with around 70k - 100k miles on it. Not interested in diesels. Want something reliable as it's used for work and I'll save up for something fun again over the next 6 months or so.

Does anyone have experience of these? Are there any alternatives? And are they going to be a massive disappointment in terms of fun compared to the Nissan?

Thanks

[Ricky_M]

I think these are great looking cars, but I think I'm right in saying, a lot of main components are shared with the Vectra, which has put me off.

[Wadeski]

I would get a 1st gen 9-3, its a more characterful car and better built.

an Aero coupe is still a nice car.

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Wadeski said:

I would get a 1st gen 9-3, its a more characterful car and better built.

an Aero coupe is still a nice car.

I thought these had a bad problem with the bulkhead coming loose???