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bubble

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25th Oct 09 at 21:34

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
suppose, the vectra vxr engine is actually a saab motor anyway kinda

hence why its better!!

Nic Barnes

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25th Oct 09 at 21:34

i like saab's

bubble

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25th Oct 09 at 21:35

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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
i like saab's

i do. i love the viggens. i used fix em, and tbh, the build quality is very very good. there main issues were the vauxhall shared electrics on the later can bus models.

MarkM

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25th Oct 09 at 21:53

Who's arsed if it shares it electrics with a Sherman Tank?

As long as they work they do the job. Vectra's are not known for electric problems are they not?

bubble

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25th Oct 09 at 21:55

quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
Who's arsed if it shares it electrics with a Sherman Tank?

As long as they work they do the job. Vectra's are not known for electric problems are they not?

UEC and REC are common failures. but theres 1000's on roads.

you asked for opinions, and now you get bitsy.

MarkM

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25th Oct 09 at 22:01

Not at all. I thought your post was contructive and you have mis-interpreted my last post.

bubble

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25th Oct 09 at 22:01

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Originally posted by MarkM
Not at all. I thought your post was contructive and you have mis-interpreted my last post.

i took it wrong. i do apologise.

MarkM

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25th Oct 09 at 22:38

No worries.

Ash_EP3

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25th Oct 09 at 23:22

my old man has the 1.9 twin turbo diesel aero model loads of torque nice car to drive and looks good! Not a big fan of the dash though...

Dom

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25th Oct 09 at 23:40

Both my old man (9000) and brother (95 Estate) have owned saabs and i think they are pretty good cars - look ok, drive fairly well for a big car, built like tanks and will last if looked after. But both of them had their fair share of problems with them (MFD displays going, suspension failing etc) and it has cost them a pretty penny, although using a saab specialist garage and ordering parts from abroad can save you a fair amount.

I do like the look and sound of the Saab Turbo X though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_aNkqtA-fE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEQQYU-jpfo (and another for the sound of the V6)

[Edited on 25-10-2009 by Dom]

whitter45

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26th Oct 09 at 09:12

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Originally posted by MarkM

quote:
Originally posted by StuartVRS
horrendous issues with reliability. Central locking, roof problems, engine problems. My ex boss had one and within one year it had been back with so many faults they gave them a new one. New one developed the same problems. Could have been bad luck, but given the hell they went through, id never own one.

That's funny as his experience is contrary to everything I am reading on the web. Saabs have great reliability if looked after.

your having a laugh aren't you

John

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26th Oct 09 at 09:15

My saab was very reliable, bar the bulkhead detaching from the rest of the car.

Seriously though, the old ones anyway were good, new ones aren't much different from a vectra and vectras aren't exactly unreliable.

Daimo B

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26th Oct 09 at 09:35

Dads just sold his one.

That says it all really dude.... My DAD has just sold his... For a Jag

OK cars, comfy, refined, but not the best quality, and quite boring to drive. Not very much feedback from the stearing.

But a good relaxed comfy car that car do mega miles...

Daimo B

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26th Oct 09 at 09:36

PS, saabs ARE reliable. Not a single issue he had.

His old Civic though..... Jessshhhh nasty problems.

Tom

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26th Oct 09 at 10:27

My brother had a 9-3 ttid on lease for 6 months last year, I thought it was lovely, drove well and looked good. I like that grey convertible too, lovely looking.

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26th Oct 09 at 12:49

saab = gm = same issue as vaux, there not built any better or anything

people are getting confused with pre gm saabs and transfering over built like tanks etc etc to the new models

Laney

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26th Oct 09 at 13:03

quote:
Originally posted by Ash_EP3
my old man has the 1.9 twin turbo diesel aero model loads of torque nice car to drive and looks good! Not a big fan of the dash though...

My old man has one of those too, apart from its the estate. Looks smart, pulls like an absolute train and is comfy as anything.

I'd have one.

Pablo

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26th Oct 09 at 16:24

old man car

Mikey_j

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26th Oct 09 at 20:45

I work at a Saab dealer. I have to admit that we do have a fair few problems but mainly with the 1.9 diesel lumps. You'll have next to no problems with the petrol though. Main things to look out for are coil springs really. Anything else that goes on them is just wear and tear like on any other car really. Little useless fact... 93 convertibles have the fastest folding roof out of any production car on the road!

MarkM

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26th Oct 09 at 21:31

Went to look at it and it's a very nice car. I have my first choice to go and look at tomorrow so if that's no good I will be going back for the Saab.

BYRON

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27th Oct 09 at 07:07

quote:
Originally posted by Mikey_j
I work at a Saab dealer. I have to admit that we do have a fair few problems but mainly with the 1.9 diesel lumps. You'll have next to no problems with the petrol though. Main things to look out for are coil springs really. Anything else that goes on them is just wear and tear like on any other car really. Little useless fact... 93 convertibles have the fastest folding roof out of any production car on the road!

not true now. A5 is 15 seconds iirc.

GF-91

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27th Oct 09 at 07:30

Saabs look poor imo.

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