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    #21
    Originally posted by TheRightStuff
    Another Saab owner here.

    Current : Saab 9-3 Vector 1.8t
    Dream : Saab 9-5 - I aim low
    Current: 9-5 Estate 2.3t - dead cheap to buy after a couple of years

    Dream: Late model Saab 900 Turbo Coupe if I can find a decent one with the right spec anywhere closer than Berlin!
    Last edited by Rantor; 14 May 2007, 12:08.

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      #22
      There are a lot of Saab people on here. Nothing wrong with that. In fact I would say that a Saab is very much a contractors car (I have had two in the past). They are completely unassuming cars that are very well built and quick.
      I just do not like the vectra platform ones.

      As you know I have a Ford Mondeo which I am changing in July so any suggestions. I am looking at a 5 series, E class, or A6 as I am not sure that a Saab with front wheel drive will be very good.

      I aspire (being an agent) to a large jag of course
      Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone

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        #23
        Originally posted by DodgyAgent
        There are a lot of Saab people on here. Nothing wrong with that. In fact I would say that a Saab is very much a contractors car (I have had two in the past). They are completely unassuming cars that are very well built and quick.
        I just do not like the vectra platform ones.

        As you know I have a Ford Mondeo which I am changing in July so any suggestions. I am looking at a 5 series, E class, or A6 as I am not sure that a Saab with front wheel drive will be very good.

        I aspire (being an agent) to a large jag of course
        Why not go for the Jag then?

        XJs from 97 onwards are very well made cars (X300 onwards I think) and are totally bargain basement price now. The earlyish XJR variants are potential classics and totally spiv-tastic.

        For a new car, the new-model XJ (42k up) looks pretty good!

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          #24
          Originally posted by DodgyAgent
          There are a lot of Saab people on here. Nothing wrong with that. In fact I would say that a Saab is very much a contractors car (I have had two in the past). They are completely unassuming cars that are very well built and quick.
          I just do not like the vectra platform ones.

          As you know I have a Ford Mondeo which I am changing in July so any suggestions. I am looking at a 5 series, E class, or A6 as I am not sure that a Saab with front wheel drive will be very good.

          I aspire (being an agent) to a large jag of course
          My current agent has got a jag plus accompanying grey coiffured hair and all year round tan. Pretty sure he must of sold cars and/or insurance before he discovered IT.

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            #25
            Originally posted by rootsnall
            My current agent has got a jag plus accompanying grey coiffured hair and all year round tan. Pretty sure he must of sold cars and/or insurance before he discovered IT.
            Sounds like Swiss Toni - http://tinyurl.com/6zsza

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              #26
              DA,

              what about the S Type diesel, second hand they seem to be quite reasonable priced

              I have an idea, treat yourself to one soon, run it for siz months, let me know how you get on and then I can decide whether or not to get one.

              Cheers,

              Milan.

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                #27
                Originally posted by milanbenes
                DA,

                what about the S Type diesel, second hand they seem to be quite reasonable priced

                I have an idea, treat yourself to one soon, run it for siz months, let me know how you get on and then I can decide whether or not to get one.

                Cheers,

                Milan.
                I just hate the looks of them. As I spend a lot of time going to meetings around the country I have to steer a path between looking professional , not looking poor or spivvy (no Vauxhalls, and my mondeo is a bit down market) not being flash (no porsche) and not looking like a fat affluent businessman (no S-Class, XJ, 7 series etc). I am going to test a Saab 9-5 and maybe the subaru outback (for that county look ) 4x 4s are a no no because I just know that these HR women are PC and Green.
                Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone

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                  #28
                  if you're considering the Subaru, what about a volvo xc70 or an audi allroad

                  Milan.

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                    #29
                    Originally posted by milanbenes
                    if you're considering the Subaru, what about a volvo xc70 or an audi allroad

                    Milan.
                    I will give them a look milan thanks. You have just reminded me that a farmer friend of mine has the Audi.
                    Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone

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                      #30
                      X5 bullet-proof edition - no other car will do! Well, either that or PUG 307

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