My new Saab

iaind · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:47

Despite the rain, I managed to get some photos today, excuse the wonkiness - was getting soaked so rushed them a bit

It's a 9-3 Aero 2.0T 210bhp automatic.

It's got Bi-Xenon headlights, parking assist, rain sensitive wipers, auto dimming rear view (and wing!) mirrors, power fold mirrors, full two tone leather, Saab "infotainment" system with cd changer and optional 13 speaker upgrade (11 speakers plus 2 subs) amongst other things.

Loving it so far, I know it's not to everyone's taste but it works for me

jellybeard999 · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:51

Not my cup of tea, but certainly a nice car (IMO) and with the huge depreciation, should make it a nice buy.

Why does it have 11 speakers though? Surely that just absolutely destroys the sound.

Muffin` · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:52

holy ****, a SAAB!

Firestar_3x · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:53

I quite like how this shape 93 looks, but i've always hated the Saab dash layout and the stupid number of buttons and cheapness of the plastics.

Drivers seat looks broken already and it needs a set of OEM floormats.

iaind · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:54

jellybeard999 said:
Not my cup of tea, but certainly a nice car (IMO) and with the huge depreciation, should make it a nice buy.

Why does it have 11 speakers though? Surely that just absolutely destroys the sound.

It certainly was a bargain, a lot of car for the money, especially given the age/mileage

2 6x9 subs in the parcel shelf and 2 mid range there too. A center speaker plus several more scattered around the car. Was worried about how it would sound as it's nearly impossible to upgrade other than swapping speakers over, but was impressed - certainly the best OE system I've had in a car

iaind · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:55

Firestar_3x said:
I quite like how this shape 93 looks, but i've always hated the Saab dash layout and the stupid number of buttons and cheapness of the plastics.

Drivers seat looks broken already and it needs a set of OEM floormats.

I quite like the style of the dash, but that's personal taste. Plastics arent too bad, with the exception of a creaky center armrest.

Floormats are on order, the seat's fine - it looks broken in that pic but it's just creased

Gaijin · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:55

Very leftfield choice, but I like it

Enjoy it!

ruffneck · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:58

not a fan of the interior, but from that outside it looks great!

4T5 · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:58

How many miles has it got up it ?
How much ?

I hate SAABS, especially Black ones.

Personal Bad experience.

Glad you have got yourself a new motor though & hope it serves you well.

iaind · 22 Mar 2010 at 12:59

malc30 said:
How many miles has it got up it ?
How much ?

I hate SAABS, especially Black ones. Personal Bad experience.
Glad you have got yourself a new motor though & hope it serves you well.

44k miles on it, cost me £4k and a slightly tatty mondeo (which glass' values at 3k)

DM · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:02

Looks very nice, get some Gliptone for the interior.

Duke · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:03

Nice spec & looks in good condition.

paradigm · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:05

Can't stand the interior looks, and certainly not a car I'd have chosen due to it's platform, but it certainly is a handsome thing from the outside, so enjoy it I guess

GravyMonster · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:06

Always had a soft spot for these, and good spec for the price - nice car.

Sonea Fifer · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:06

Looks good - I like these and you certainly cant grumble at only 4K

Janesy B · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:06

Sonea Fifer said:
Looks good - I like these and you certainly cant grumble at only 4K

7k

!bluetonic! · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:06

I like it. Are you going to the meet on Saturday to boost the Saab contingent?

paradigm · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:07

Janesy B said:
7k

Exactly, £4k plus £3k trade in.

Westyfield2 · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:09

Looks good! :cool:

Wolfchild · 22 Mar 2010 at 13:10

Always loved the way these look and the dash as well for some reason.

Not greatest drive at all but fine for munching the motorway miles and a bit more