Well I've bought it, here it is. (Pics)

Phate · 29 Nov 2006 at 08:01

Morning Guys

Well went over the yard this morning to take alook at the Saab

its a 2.0T Coupe for those who don't no.

its done 65k Miles, apart from needing a new rear bumper the car is in very good condition, engine bay is very clean. Started first time, and drives perfectly

Now here are pics

Going to get a quote to sort out the rear bumper today. Hopefully shouldn't be to much, dad's asked for £850 for it. So I went for it.

Sorting insurance out later on today.

So happy

finally have a car again!

Comments welcome

[TW]Fox · 29 Nov 2006 at 08:09

Why did a low mileage car like that end up in a scrappers if it only needed a new bumper?

Phate · 29 Nov 2006 at 08:12

[TW]Fox said:
Why did a low mileage car like that end up in a salvage yard if it only needed a new bumper?

Fixed

It's been hit up the back lightly (knocked the bumper off) and the person claimed so it was collected by the inusurance company and dads company picked it up.

I checked with Dad and by the looks of it it literally only knocked the bumper off, but it's going to be checked out today to get repaired.

For £850 providing the engine doesn't explode I can't complain really

[TW]Fox · 29 Nov 2006 at 08:28

Phate said:
It's been hit up the back lightly (knocked the bumper off) and the person claimed so it was collected by the inusurance company and dads company picked it up.

But surely the insurer would have repaired it with such light damage at less cost than writing it off?

ci_newman · 29 Nov 2006 at 08:30

So did you actually look into Insurance quotes?

You couldn't handle a 1.6 Astra tank on the lanes so you've opted for a 2.0 Turbo instead... You Sir, are either the biggest liar on these forums or have a serious death wish.

Good luck with the car though :rolleyes:

Adam · 29 Nov 2006 at 08:37

Something isn't right about the insurance situation. If the car needed a new bumper alone then it would be economical for the insurers to repair. I would bet it has chassis damage. That car regardless of its value would not be written off because the bumper "got knocked off".

Why does it say £1750 on the windscreen?

That interior looks nasty, I expected it to be much nicer than that.

wassap · 29 Nov 2006 at 08:46

You will be surprised at what they write off nowadays, walk round a salvage yard and its amazing whats there for so little money.

Sirrel Squirrel · 29 Nov 2006 at 08:48

Adam said:
Something isn't right about the insurance situation. If the car needed a new bumper alone then it would be economical for the insurers to repair. I would bet it has chassis damage. That car regardless of its value would not be written off because the bumper "got knocked off".

Why does it say £1750 on the windscreen?

That interior looks nasty, I expected it to be much nicer than that.

His dad's yard sales insurance write offs and other damaged vehicles, £1750 is the sticker price for joe public to buy, I can't remember how it works over there but I wouldn't call Phate a liar as I bought my first car from there and it had hardly no damage.

paradigm · 29 Nov 2006 at 08:51

Has it had any front end damage, as it appears to be missing a grille.

And I agree on the interior comment, that is just plain disghusting

Sagalout · 29 Nov 2006 at 09:11

Usual rules are that if a repair costs 75% or more of the value of the car its written off. I dont know what the book price of the car would be as I dont know its age, but it looks oldish, so a write off would be possible I'd have thought, especially as the grille at the front also looks smashed - is their damage to the front bumber? Even a crack would mean the insurers would have to replace it, which could take the repair cost over the 75%. Maybe it was involved in a front and rear shunt?

D4VE · 29 Nov 2006 at 09:21

Nice.

Really comfy cars, nice to drive but really dont handle well at all.

Still, I like them. Drove an auto one, box was nice a fluid.
Also drove a 95 2.3 Turbo which was very nice, effortless power and very comfortable.

Phate · 29 Nov 2006 at 09:33

ci_newman said:
So did you actually look into Insurance quotes?

You couldn't handle a 1.6 Astra tank on the lanes so you've opted for a 2.0 Turbo instead... You Sir, are either the biggest liar on these forums or have a serious death wish.

Good luck with the car though

Err yes I did. I'm not that stupid, £1700 its going to cost.

Phate · 29 Nov 2006 at 09:35

paradigm said:
Has it had any front end damage, as it appears to be missing a grille.

And I agree on the interior comment, that is just plain disghusting

It's just abit dirty inside. Once it's repaired and I get it home and give it a proper clean i'll post some more pics

prob going to take a weekish till that though.

The grille is in the passenger seat.

At first looks the front bumper looked fine, but I couldn't really get under it and take a look

paradigm · 29 Nov 2006 at 09:38

Phate said:
It's just abit dirty inside. Once it's repaired and I get it home and give it a proper clean i'll post some more pics prob going to take a weekish till that though.

The amount of dirt and grime isn't the issue, just LOOK at the dash, its hard foul plastic with all the design of a brick

Shame, as they look quite good externally.

Sagalout · 29 Nov 2006 at 09:40

Interior plastic always look worse when you take them with a flash. I've seen them in the flesh and they ok. Nothing special and a bit drab, but better than they look in that pic.

agw_01 · 29 Nov 2006 at 09:42

A 5 door Coupe?

Still, for £850 it's a bit of a bargain... written off or not. What's the power output on these... about 180bhp?

Go easy with it over the Winter

Phate · 29 Nov 2006 at 10:03

agw_01 said:
A 5 door Coupe?

Still, for £850 it's a bit of a bargain... written off or not. What's the power output on these... about 180bhp?

Go easy with it over the Winter

Yes 5 Door Coupe, I really like the exterior design of it. Well according to Lookers its about 150 - 160bhp. But I'll get it RR'd soon

And I certainly will be going easy over the winter

But my god It needs a set of alloys!

And has anyone ever started one up? what a weird place for the ignition

wassap · 29 Nov 2006 at 10:03

paradigm said:
The amount of dirt and grime isn't the issue, just LOOK at the dash, its hard foul plastic with all the design of a brick

Shame, as they look quite good externally.

To be fair its probabaly a 10 year old motor, the interior design is more like 15 year old, so not that bad imo.

Phate · 29 Nov 2006 at 10:05

wohoo said:
To be fair its probabaly a 10 year old motor, the interior design is more like 15 year old, so not that bad imo.

It's an S reg...far from 10years, unless you mean the design of it.

agw_01 · 29 Nov 2006 at 10:11

Phate said:
Yes 5 Door Coupe, I really like the exterior design of it. Well according to Lookers its about 150 - 160bhp. But I'll get it RR'd soon

And I certainly will be going easy over the winter

But my god It needs a set of alloys!

And has anyone ever started one up? what a weird place for the ignition

Cool, get a dump valve

You mean down by the handbrake? I think all Saab's have the keys there.

Pretty cool, it's like starting up a race car.