Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 08:07:52 GMT From: "Al" <alistairdorenospamo.com> Subject: Re: 9-3 or 9-5?
"John Hudson" <mypcnospam.com> wrote in message news:CaidnVVgU_H5yFTfRVnyhwnospamhtview.co.uk... > > "Al" <alistairdorenospamo.com> wrote in message > news:Oe9ye.68536$Vo6.65785nospamnews.blueyonder.co.uk... >> Recently nearly bought a 9-5. However, due to oil sludge issues with >> that >> particular car, see previous post, we are out of that deal and looking >> again. >> >> The oil-sludge issue is apparently common on all 95's, not just those >> Saab >> have chosen to give additional warranties on. (Three Saab specialists > have >> told me this) >> >> We need a good family car, for around the £4.5k mark. The 95 fit the >> bill >> very well. Size, safety features, value for money and the Saab badge. > And >> yes, it is pretty important to me that it's a Saab, if I wanted a Honda > I'd >> be on the Honda group. >> >> Speaking with another Saab specialist in Sheffield he recommended we go > with >> a 93. Apart from the oil problem, 95's are considerably more expensive >> to >> repair than 93's. >> >> Gut feeling is to change tack to the 93. My wife has been driving a > NG900S >> for the last 4 years and has always enjoyed it. The 93 is essentially a >> development of that car, so a) There's historically more SAAB in it than > 95, >> and b) This means less 'new model' teething problems. >> >> I really don't want to start a debate about GM/SAAB. I drive a SAAB C900 >> Aero, but we need to be sensible here. This will be our main family car > for >> day to day shopping trips as well as the longer 100 to 500 mile round > trips >> we do, so another C900 is not an option. >> >> What do you think? >> >> 93 for proven reliability >> >> 95 for extra space and safety. >> >> Cheers >> >> Al >> >>You want a family sized car presumably for a family. Forget image, unless > you cannot do without it, buy a Mondeo diesel. loads about, good value for > money, plenty of parts and reasonable servicing. When we bought the NG900 four years ago, she was up against a Mondeo and a much newer Escort (98 I think) I compared service prices on Brake pads and discs, clutch, exhaust and some other consumables which turned out to be irrelevant. The Escort was cheaper by a long way, but the Saab was only marginally more expensive than the Mondeo. Until it came to Clutch. On the NG900, at that time, it was around £300. I was quoted about £600 for the Mondeo! I was so surprised I got several quotes and they were all about the same. (no main dealer quotes) I don't know if the same applies now though to be fair. I have driven Mondeo's several times back in the late 90's as replacement cars for company cars in for service. The ride and handling were very good, but the cabin interior was pretty cheap and shabby, and from what I've seen lately hasn't improved much. My biggest gripe with Ford is every one we've ever owned, Fiesta *2, Escort and a Sierra has leaked water into the cabin. My father used to suffer the same problems with his Cortinas and Sierras. That's why I refer to them as leaky old Fords. I do appreciate your point John, but our experience of the NG is only positive, so I guess we would like to stick with what we know. 93 or 95? Al
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