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[Viral_Jim]

My only concert with the 9-3 turbo X (awd) is the age/mileage. Chances are it’s likely to not have had the haldex serviced properly.

I did notice an 09 plate 2.8T elite insignia with only 9k on it for £6k (I think). Not bad.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

My only concert with the 9-3 turbo X (awd) is the age/mileage. Chances are it’s likely to not have had the haldex serviced properly.

I did notice an 09 plate 2.8T elite insignia with only 9k on it for £6k (I think). Not bad.

Sounds good in isolation.

[Viral_Jim]

As always with cars with ultra low mileage, depends on the back story. But the interior and condition don’t seem at odds with the mileage.

Solid long-term car for someone.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806067226791?atmobcid=soc3

I’m not sure I could put up wiv da bling (innit) of an insignia vxr. Rather get the elite and have it remapped, for 95% of the performance with 5% of the Halfords factor.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

As always with cars with ultra low mileage, depends on the back story. But the interior and condition don’t seem at odds with the mileage.

Solid long-term car for someone.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806067226791?atmobcid=soc3

I’m not sure I could put up wiv da bling (innit) of an insignia vxr. Rather get the elite and have it remapped, for 95% of the performance with 5% of the Halfords factor.

I'd say that is well worth a look if the mileage is 9000 and not 90000.

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[Doctor Gollum]

As always with cars with ultra low mileage, depends on the back story. But the interior and condition don’t seem at odds with the mileage.

Solid long-term car for someone.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806067226791?atmobcid=soc3

I’m not sure I could put up wiv da bling (innit) of an insignia vxr. Rather get the elite and have it remapped, for 95% of the performance with 5% of the Halfords factor.

Would you trust a WWD slush box with 320 bhp running through it

There's an ex plod one for £3,995 with 118k on it

[Viral_Jim]

Would you trust a WWD slush box with 320 bhp running through it

Sure, what’s the worst that could happen 

[Doctor Gollum]

Joking aside Aaron, how about a tidy Seventiesish Yank

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-AMERICAN-CHEVROLET-PICKUP-C20-1968-/323299927513

[Sir Tigger KC]

Someone has spent too much time in the sun!   

[dave the builder]

Someone has spent too much time in the sun!   

I bet the spark plugs are easy to get at on it 

[Doctor Gollum]

And it will tow the Cobra to track days

Not to mention being tax and MoT exempt...

See, I am not always as stupid as people give me credit for 

[Doctor Gollum]

And it will tow the Cobra to track days

Not to mention being tax and MoT exempt...

See, I am not always as stupid as people give me credit for 

And if you need to pop down the shops, you still have the 640 so that's the practical stuff covered as well as the emotional... 

[TheBoy]

For me, nothing Saab came up with after the early 90s ever floated my boat.  Yet its all jimmy944 really fancies (if only the right one would come along).

I find it really fascinating how people desire certain cars, and often wonder why.  Certainly makes interesting reading

[Viral_Jim]

For me, nothing Saab came up with after the early 90s ever floated my boat. 

Don't get me wrong, if I could have landed a 9000 that hadn't been feasted on by the tin worm, I'd have gone for one of them years ago, but (I think) they're all at least 21yrs old now - so probably will never happen. 

I quite like the Jaaaags of the early 2000's era, well XJ and s-type, not the x-type. In fact most things in the 220-300 bhp <£5-6k bracket will get a look in when I can get a change. Sadly 20-25k/yr (even after the move) rules out anything too exciting.

The Swede is mighty comfortable and is proving reliable, touch wood, but (to quote clarkson) its as dull and grey as sitting in Eyore's bottom. But 35-40k/yr rather forces my hand atm 

[TheBoy]

A mate who I know from school had a 9000 from near new (always was a rich kid ). Lovely motor , but as said, all will be knocking on a bit now.

[tunnie]

For me, nothing Saab came up with after the early 90s ever floated my boat. 

Don't get me wrong, if I could have landed a 9000 that hadn't been feasted on by the tin worm, I'd have gone for one of them years ago, but (I think) they're all at least 21yrs old now - so probably will never happen. 

I quite like the Jaaaags of the early 2000's era, well XJ and s-type, not the x-type. In fact most things in the 220-300 bhp <£5-6k bracket will get a look in when I can get a change. Sadly 20-25k/yr (even after the move) rules out anything too exciting.

The Swede is mighty comfortable and is proving reliable, touch wood, but (to quote clarkson) its as dull and grey as sitting in Eyore's bottom. But 35-40k/yr rather forces my hand atm 

Same, an XJ-R from this era still looks good. Effortless power as well, which is what I like.

Trouble is finding examples, some appear to be around ~3/5k or crazy 10k+  - Then who knows how to actually work on them.

I'll continue to run 3.2 for some time yet, as it ticks all my boxes for now. If I lost if for what ever reason, I've no idea to be honest what I'd get.

I'd like to scratch that V8 urge, given my current low miles. Maybe something like e39 5 Series 540i.

I was even looking at Astra GTC's other day on Autotrader, for the cash, they offer great value. That would be a head over heart decision though!