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[chrisgixer]

Saw one similar to one of these tother day
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309028586305/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/model/9-5/make/saab/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/quicksearch/true/radius/1500/postcode/rg64da?logcode=p

...and find myself rather taken by it. Going by appearance anyway. Worth perusing? Opinions?

Obviously the link is for illustration purposes, I don't know what engines are available etc, just it was a Saab and they are front wheel drive. That's all I know.

Anyone want to educate me?

[chrisgixer]

That link is from this dealers web site, as it happens.

http://www.chelmsfordsaab.co.uk/?source=autotrader-desktop

[tunnie]

Lot of parts GM I think? Few years ago I was considering Del's 93 2.8T Aero, which is same engine as Vectra/Insignia VXR.

So think lot of parts from Insignia should fit? Good for trade club/DIY.

Quick search though suggests 2.8 was never fitted to that shape?

[05omegav6]

Insignia diesel in a polished Vectra C chassis not many made so drivetrain parts readily available, all the SAAB bits might be harder to find

Personally I'd stick with what's on the drive now

[chrisgixer]

Yes the Gm connection might help re tech2 etc, but dealers? Is that a problem?

[chrisgixer]

Insignia diesel in a polished Vectra C chassis not many made so drivetrain parts readily available, all the SAAB bits might be harder to find

Personally I'd stick with what's on the drive now

Lovely looking car IMO. Although a phaeton would be cheaper compared to that one.

...and if things turn out as planned, there will always be an omega in the drive. Although the engine might find its way into something else, but not anytime even remotely soon.

[tunnie]

Yes the Gm connection might help re tech2 etc, but dealers? Is that a problem?

Have a feeling Saab dealers were in some cases incorporated into Vx dealers? When it all went belly up?

[05omegav6]

Yes the Gm connection might help re tech2 etc, but dealers? Is that a problem?

They have enough of a following for specialists to be nearby, but being the last of a very short production run I would be wary of actual knowledge/experience for that model... Doubt anyone could comment accurately on the build quality/reliability/life expectancy of them...

[cam2502]

We have a Saab 95 estate. It's the 3.0 TiD vector. 03 plate.
I find it very comfy, pulls like a train and being the 3.0L quite good on fuel. Had it almost 2 years now and never gives us a problem. Would def buy a Saab again

[Webby the Bear]

For £8k less you can get a late, mutts nuts Phaeton. that's what i'd prefer. but each to their own of course

[tunnie]

For £8k less you can get a late, mutts nuts Phaeton. that's what i'd prefer. but each to their own of course

I like Phaeton, it's running costs are a worry though 

[Webby the Bear]

For £8k less you can get a late, mutts nuts Phaeton. that's what i'd prefer. but each to their own of course

I like Phaeton, it's running costs are a worry though 

I looked in to it a little while back and there's still a good chance we'll get one in future. However, the fuel costs are a touch better than the Omega should you choose a diseasal version. However the owners forum/club is a bit terrible so the DIYer might struggle.

[cem_devecioglu]

for that money , buy some proper BMW..

[tunnie]

for that money , buy some proper BMW..

Having one in the garage, I don't think the excist 

[Webby the Bear]

for that money , buy some proper BMW..

They're a bit boring imo. And judging on my mates' issues he's had with his new 1 Series, then his new 3 Series, they're not very reliable either.

Just imo of course