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Post by Blarno on Jul 14, 2019 18:29:11 GMT
Allroads are too heavy on fuel and tax for me. I've always had a soft spot for the 300C wagons, wood trim notwithstanding, but as much as I like spannering, I don't want to have to be doing anything before I drive it away. Vectra is not a bad shout, but slightly out of my budget and I suspect it'll feel like a massive downward step from the SAAB in terms of quality and feel.
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Post by Blarno on Jul 14, 2019 18:33:12 GMT
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Post by bryan on Jul 16, 2019 16:45:19 GMT
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Post by Blarno on Jul 16, 2019 18:02:52 GMT
555 quid is ridiculous for road tax. The R class scares me a but anyway, it's a barge of a thing with 4wd and air suspension, not ideal for 2 and a half grand.
I've arranged to go and view the E46 on Saturday.
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Post by Roadsterstu on Jul 18, 2019 9:16:15 GMT
^ Never consistently got over 40mpg from mum's 2005 model (54 plate) D5 auto, in fact it was generally a struggle to get over 30mpg out of it unless it was on the motorway for most of the journey. The V50 is a lot smaller inside and out My D5 auto was about 30 to 32 in town but once on A roads and, especially motorways, it got better and better. 52mpg return to Scotland, over 950 miles. |
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Post by Blarno on Jul 19, 2019 11:26:18 GMT
Ironically, just as I'm about to pension the Saab off, it decides to start running on air. The last 2 weeks have seen economy improve from 44 to 48mpg without any change in driving style. I can only equate it to the new boost sensor I fitted a few weeks back after it kept dropping into limp mode.
I even had the seats cleaned yesterday.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2019 12:38:41 GMT
No doubt the next keeper will appreciate that.
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Post by Blarno on Aug 9, 2019 10:58:20 GMT
SOLD.
After a week on Ebay and Facebook Marketplace, it was Facebook that came through in the end. Loads of interest, several views (Including one guy who only wanted it to drive 4 miles each way to work. Not ideal for a DPF equipped car) and it was a guy who came last minute just as the Ebay ad came to an end who bought it. I had it up for £1000, sold it for £800, which is what I was expecting. Not bad considering it cost me £2600 three years ago exactly, so aside from basic running costs and maintenance, it has cost me £600 per year. I can't argue, I did 50k in it, treated it like a car should be treated and enjoyed every minute of it. Especially the seats, the stereo, the ergonomics and the amazing pop-out cupholder.
8/10, would buy again. Although next time would have to be a TTiD Aero with all the kit and a slusher. We'll see.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Aug 9, 2019 12:10:50 GMT
SOLD. After a week on Ebay and Facebook Marketplace, it was Facebook that came through in the end. Loads of interest, several views (Including one guy who only wanted it to drive 4 miles each way to work. Not ideal for a DPF equipped car) and it was a guy who came last minute just as the Ebay ad came to an end who bought it. I had it up for £1000, sold it for £800, which is what I was expecting. Not bad considering it cost me £2600 three years ago exactly, so aside from basic running costs and maintenance, it has cost me £600 per year. I can't argue, I did 50k in it, treated it like a car should be treated and enjoyed every minute of it. Especially the seats, the stereo, the ergonomics and the amazing pop-out cupholder. 8/10, would buy again. Although next time would have to be a TTiD Aero with all the kit and a slusher. We'll see. I saw the ad, very good:  |
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