Saab 95 Aero - What do we think?

[wolfy1988]

I have recently accepted a job which involves me commuting 24k a year.

So, I think its time to upgrade from the Puma to something a little more grown up.

Which brings me to the Saab, I have always liked them and I know that the Aero is a well respected car.

I did consider a S60 T5 but I'm drawn to the Saab.

I have come across a MINT one with 115k miles and a full Saab service history.

http://photos2.donedeal.ie/View2-12946286.jpeg

2003, Auto with all the kit.

http://photos2.donedeal.ie/Full-12946290.jpeg

I will be converting LPG straight away too.

Opinions please.

[Strawman]

They are nice cars with a good turn of speed, not sure if converting to LPG is worth it in Ireland, and very few service stations here have an LPG pump.

[HeatonNorris]

24k miles a year in Ireland? - that's going to be bloody painful.

Is there any massive tax implication in importing one from the UK? - because I suspect they're significantly cheaper over here.

Amazing cars - get the latest you can afford, as I recall power levels rose over the years.

[wolfy1988]

It will cost €1100 and there are 3 on my route to and from work.

80c a litre, I calculate that it would take 6 months to pay for itself.

I have looked into Diesels but for the cash i have to spend I cant find a nice enough luxury car that does not have either A) Intergalactic miles, or B) Bad condition.

[wolfy1988]

HeatonNorris said:

24k miles a year in Ireland? - that's going to be bloody painful.

Is there any massive tax implication in importing one from the UK? - because I suspect they're significantly cheaper over here.

Amazing cars - get the latest you can afford, as I recall power levels rose over the years.

Its a pretty straight forward journey fortunately.

Sadly, importing is out of the question due to VRT which is typically 38% of the market value.

[Mr E]

Big. Well appointed. Good mid-range punch when the turbo is blowing. Doesn't handle to speak of. Drinks fuel.

Suspect certain bits will be hard to find if you manage to break them.

[Allblackdup]

An Aero would be a very comfortable place to do 24k but LPG isn't something I'd be considering at that mileage. Unfortunately at that mileage I'd be looking for a Passat tdi or similar.

[HeatonNorris]

Just found it - prices look largely the same anyway.

[ajb85]

http://www.alexboutoncars.co.uk/pn04hfm.htm

[wolfy1988]

Allblackdup said:

An Aero would be a very comfortable place to do 24k but LPG isn't something I'd be considering at that mileage. Unfortunately at that mileage I'd be looking for a Passat tdi or similar.

Why not?