Ok, it's not an Omega...
It's a '98 Saab 9-5 2.0lpt
Previous owner bought it as an ex demo from the Dealership and had it ever since (nearly 9 years).
FULL history (every receipt, fully stamped book).
Oh and 1 or 2 upgrades....
This car had a visit to the Hirsch shop 8-)
Hirsch are the official Saab tuners and the previous owner spent a LOT of money with them.
Engine has been stage 1 tuned (ecu, injectors and modified intake system).
Going from 150bhp/240nm torque to 220bhp/330nm torque
Hirsch stainless steel exhaust system from cat back.
Full Hirsch suspension set up (15mm lower). Massively improves handling and is still comfortable.
Hirsch 17" Alloys with Eagle F1's all round.
Uprated EBC drilled and grooved discs all round with "Red Stuff" ceramic pads.
Not convinced with the brakes, too vague. Will fit Goodridge hoses to see if that improves things.
To drive, it is excellent. It has huge levels of grip and does not roll like a normal 9-5. It really does handle very very well.
Acceleration is... entertaining. 8-)
No turbo lag, this just pulls right the way across the rev range.
No fuss, it just goes, and torque steer is only there if you are really violent with the throttle.
The delivery is more like a V6 (but not as smooth an engine) with the power available from 1,500 rpm in any gear.
What has really impressed me though, is the fuel economy.
Over 170 miles yesterday (some of which I was not hanging about) it averaged 37.2 mpg. When I refilled the calculations show the computer to be pretty much spot on.
Seats are very good, sound system is not, and is being upgraded very soon!
Overall I am very pleased and it was an absolute steal at the price I paid.
Oh and the boot is nearly as big as an Omega (but it won't stay this tidy for long!)
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