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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: What car would you have if it wasn't a Saab?
« on: 30 June 2011, 10:24:42 PM »
Last year I had £1500 for a large estate - either a 9-5 or a V70. At that price we're talking late 1990s. I had sold my classic 9-3 a couple of years before, but never driven a 9-5. In the end I went for the V70, as I reckoned at that vintage it'd be less trouble, plus you get a 5-cyl engine. £1200 later I got probably one of the best value cars I've ever had, glorious engine, solid build, easy to work on (not that I've had to) and I have to say I'm a bit of a convert. I'd say the 9-3 was more comfortable and rode the roads better but 3000+rpm on a 5cyl is very addictive...
We're a two car house now, the other being a Honda Jazz but I hanker after the "new" 9-3 as family trips are always in the Volvo. Trouble is the Jazz does 45-50mpg, handles like a go-kart (bet you're surprised at that but no need to slow down for roundabouts) and has just had extended warranty work done courtesy of Honda, at 6 years - takes some beating. It ain't no cruiser though - my 9-3 was the best long distance car I've had.
We're a two car house now, the other being a Honda Jazz but I hanker after the "new" 9-3 as family trips are always in the Volvo. Trouble is the Jazz does 45-50mpg, handles like a go-kart (bet you're surprised at that but no need to slow down for roundabouts) and has just had extended warranty work done courtesy of Honda, at 6 years - takes some beating. It ain't no cruiser though - my 9-3 was the best long distance car I've had.