Bought this for the wife - Baby transport...

[HannsG]

£6,500 all in for a Ttid 9-3 Sportwagon. I took it for a spin and I was surprised at the shove in all honesty. It can definitely shuffle.... don't know about the handling yet. She saw the owner's baby seat in the back and wanted me to buy it there and then.

- 2008 reg
- Full Aero Spec
- 78k on the clock
- 18" wheels
- Heated seats, full leather, bluetooth blah blah
- FSH
- MOT till October this year

Does anyone know if these cars have DRL's? Is it something to do with the sidelights? The rear cupholder under the seats was also sticking. Think I need to get some silicone in there

Now she is happy, I'll be hunting for a 2 seater /coupe sportscar again!





All comments welcome! I've already had the Vectra/Spare part comments in person!!!

Edited by HannsG on Tuesday 12th March 12:45

[s_zigmond]

Looks very smart. If they are anything like the old 9-3 then you will be able to add a fuse that will turn the headlights on all the time. I dont think all 9-3's have LED DRL's as standard (I think they came in after a certain year)

[Kuroblack350]

I bought virtually the same car (saloon version) when our first came along. Probably one of the best cars we've owned weirdly - and certainly the most reliable. From 4000 miles (bought) to 54000 miles (px'd) additional costs over and above servicing came in at a mighty £366 for a new aircon condensor.

Great for little ones, practical, economical - wipe clean seats - and just about the most comfortable thing on the road

[HannsG]

s_zigmond said:

Looks very smart. If they are anything like the old 9-3 then you will be able to add a fuse that will turn the headlights on all the time. I dont think all 9-3's have LED DRL's as standard (I think they came in after a certain year)

Thanks for the headsup. Will look into this

Kuroblack350 said:

I bought virtually the same car (saloon version) when our first came along. Probably one of the best cars we've owned weirdly - and certainly the most reliable. From 4000 miles (bought) to 54000 miles (px'd) additional costs over and above servicing came in at a mighty £366 for a new aircon condensor.

Great for little ones, practical, economical - wipe clean seats - and just about the most comfortable thing on the road

Good to know. Hopefuly this will be just as reliable. The previous owners replaced the alternator and boost pipe before I bought it. Touchwood it will be fine.

The interior looks hard wearing which is good..

[HannsG]

Anyone else have any ideas about this car having DRL's?

Thanks

[wemorgan]

If you need parts keep an eye on http://www.carpartsconnexion.com/defaultsaab.asp for some bargains.

[Willy Nilly]

Don't you need 4wd to cart small children about?

[HannsG]

Willy Nilly said:

Don't you need 4wd to cart small children about?

Nah. Surely not