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!