UKSaabs

The site for UK Saab people!
It is currently Fri May 24, 2013 9:45 am

View unanswered posts | View active topics


Board index » Saab » Coffee Bar » Introductions

All times are UTC





Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 9 posts ] 
  Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
Wilde
 Post subject: New member first post
PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:26 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:18 pm
Posts: 9
Car Model: Merc 300td
Just a quick post to say hi to everyone.

Not yet got a Saab been toying with the idea for a while but can't decide what to get. No doubt i'll get there. Been running Land Rovers for a few years, so looking for a change.

Had a classic 900 Turbo 16v years ago, always regretted selling it :loco:

Oh yeah better say I am from the North Staffs.

Expect many questions once I get one ....or.... two or.... ahhh quick SWMBO is looking...

Phil
Top
 Profile  
 
sgould
PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:20 pm 
Offline
UKS Veteran
User avatar

Joined: Sun Aug 15, 2004 9:39 am
Posts: 16884
Location: Herts
Car Model: 9-5 Aero est. 9-3 Vector sal.
Welcome! :)

What's your driving profile? How miles? What do you carry?

_________________
.
.
.
.
WARNING! There is a risk that any UKS thread may contain Nuts!
Top
 Profile  
 
Wilde
PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:34 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:18 pm
Posts: 9
Car Model: Merc 300td
Thanks.

Ermm... 3 mutants I mean teenagers. The boss. Small dog. Work from home so it's Dad's taxi duties and days out mostly.

Was thinking of a 9000 aero but not sure, the key appears to be in the wrong place for a Saab :lol: or a 9-3 or 9-5 and then tune them. Plus not sure on fuel economy how bad are they? I have a budget of around 1k as I need to keep one of my Discoveries for muddy days out and towing the stock car (brothers).

Oh yeah forgot to say I wear size 10 lead boots :wink: and like twisty "A" roads. :twisted:
Top
 Profile  
 
sgould
PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:27 pm 
Offline
UKS Veteran
User avatar

Joined: Sun Aug 15, 2004 9:39 am
Posts: 16884
Location: Herts
Car Model: 9-5 Aero est. 9-3 Vector sal.
Well, if it's low mileage, it must be petrol.

If you like twisties then at £1k I doubt you will find a 9-3 Sports Saloon - new shape from 2003. That has quite good handling.

The 9-5 is better than the old 9-3 "as built". A good 9000 would be fine, but they are getting quite old. The last was made in 1997. I'm not an expert in the 9000, but I believe that at the end of the run some "standard" cars got Aero engines and other stuff, just to use it all up.

_________________
.
.
.
.
WARNING! There is a risk that any UKS thread may contain Nuts!
Top
 Profile  
 
Wilde
PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:29 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:18 pm
Posts: 9
Car Model: Merc 300td
A mate of mine has a 93SS Aero. He let me have a go in it a couple of months ago and that is what has sparked my interest in Saab's again. Would love one like his but money is tight around here at the moment.

I was leaning more toward a 9-5 but not too sure what tax rates are on them and mpg. Don't mind work to be done as I have been around cars all my life, not professionally. Got my Discovery sorted now and just sold my Defender so have some space on the drive.

9k aero or similar was interesting as they are in my budget and can be insured as classics now being over 15 years old.
Top
 Profile  
 
Ron57RC
PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:06 pm 
Offline
Saab Nut
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:38 am
Posts: 1723
Location: North East Scotland
Car Model: 9-3 Vector sal 1.9TiD [150bhp]
Hello and welcome.

mad9000enthusiast on here has a website of his own called SeriousSAAB and you may find it of interest if you are considering any of the models made since 1992. I recommend a look at the Buyers Guides and the Workshop Procedures pages.

SeriousSAAB can be found here.

HTH.

_________________
I'm not rich enough to buy cheap things!
Top
 Profile  
 
TFatC
PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:41 am 
Offline
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: Thu Jun 17, 2004 9:43 am
Posts: 8648
Location: Aberdeen or Offshore
Car Model: Most of them!
Welcome to UKSaabs! 8)

_________________
UKSaabs - Now the busiest (and best) Saab forum in the world thanks to our members.
Top
 Profile  
 
Ian C
PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:32 am 
Offline
Mr Calm and Serene
User avatar

Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:50 am
Posts: 17907
Location: At home for a while!
Car Model: 96 V4 Mavis, Alfa Spider V6 Q4
Welcome indeed! :)

9000 Aero would be the weapon of choice for me, loved mine.

_________________
It's not true that life is one damn thing after another. It's the same damn thing over and over.
Top
 Profile  
 
Wilde
PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:08 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:18 pm
Posts: 9
Car Model: Merc 300td
Thanks for the link "Ron57RC" will have a look through there later.

Just seen in the for sale section a 9-5 that looks local so I will probably go take a look at that. Although giving it some thought I may end up with a Diesel probably 93 and a 9k aero as a project.
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 9 posts ] 

Board index » Saab » Coffee Bar » Introductions

All times are UTC


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group

UKSaabs Twitter Updates

follow UKSaabs on Twitter



UKSaabs silhouette logo images by Mark Green www.greenphotos.com
"subsilver2" slightly bodged by UKSaabs for our own use.

:: Disclaimer ::
Comments posted here are the views of their individual authors and are not necessarily shared by the owners of this Web site.
Authors assume all responsibility for comments posted here.

UKSaabs The biggest and best privately owned UK based independent Saab forum for all SAAB enthusiasts.
Whilst we encourage our users to support our advertisers the site wishes to remain independent and therefore does not endorse any particular advertiser(s)
UKSaabs is not affiliated with Saab Cars UK or Saab Automobile AB