Preference was discussed between a BMW E36 318 cabrio or a Saab Convertible

Here often read reports for car purchase. And the initial purchase is special. I have my girlfriend nicely lit with auto virus. Did we ever have a Rover 216 convertible was eventually succeeded by a Peugeot 106 1.1 Sport. Yellow and super economical! However, no 'fun factor'! That resulted that I increasingly saw our driveway with the absence of my BMW 530d. Thus I could with the canary to work.

What we like. And that question the cabriolet came as an answer. Then what are the terms of a convertible as 2nd car? This had to have cream leather, clima, heated seats, reasonable full rear seats, parking sensors and a tow bar. No 6 cylinder (BMW and Jaguar XJ car hobby both gnomes 6) but an economical (ahem) 4 cylinder.

And so the 106 was put on sale and sold within 24 hours. The copper deposit was doing and gave the car to be needed only in a week. Absolutely great.

Preference was discussed between a BMW E36 318 cabrio or a Saab Convertible. And Saab, we found yet more class and the BMW gave a lot of problems with the cap on. So looking for a Saab Convertible. And I got one in sight. An Italian Import and stood in Rijswijk. Full Story knocked and was planning to have the phone after a deal to go to Rijswijk. From nearby Assen is riding two and half hours. But the evening before gave the seller that he had sold the car. Bit unfortunate this. Saturday still filled by viewing some Saabs. Stood alone in Zwolle. Was a machine, ran 175.000km and was a 2.3 type 900. But this car would not start and finally I was itself to tinkering to get the car to the course when I realized halfway through the job; '' what am I doing'' . So here departed and then to 2nd Exloermond. There was a 900 more dead than alive. Also, we could not test drive because he was suspended ...

So we go home. The whole trip made me realize that I missed the 530 pretty haha. On the net and came two options at a 94'r upgraded 9-3 in the Saab 9-3 2.0 Turbo dealer or from a private individual. Nota Bene 10 km from here. And the latter had really any options to hitch to it. And the tow bar is preferred because my girlfriend works at the hospital and the car will park at the city's edge and from there go to work dr. But here were an original afkopelbare Saab Towing.

The seller profiled as a very reliable man, was 2nd owner and separation was about this car. Ridden test in the rain, mechanic had it in conjunction with vendor, discussed the price I would almost make the deal. But we did it thanks yet untested. And what turned out it did not work. But the seller showed himself again sporting and gave it the Saab dealer had to solve. It happened.

After 2 weeks, picked up the car with a properly functioning roof.

My girlfriend is totally enamored of the Saab. I got my BMW and she eagerly awaits the spring.

What is now made to the Saab?

- Solid repaired 3rd brake light
- Set of winter tires on steel rims bought. Because it's all Opel technique I could as Opel Wheels for shopping here.
- Align. Pulled to the right
- Roof was a little green tinted it completely treated and addressed.

What should I do?

The CD changer refuses any cooperation. Rise in doubt replace it or to read out at Opel dealer with Tech2. But in the meantime also learn a Saab Specialist. Think I'll soon go there.

Boxes indicate poor quality of sound. I'll have to figure out how I loshaal which caps. Recently I was here '' test '' in a 9-3 demolition but that was loose and kept loose. So there another trick should be. Then replace the boxes.

Dashboard Lights is out thv tachometer. For that I have to get completely loose the dashboard in order to tackle the out unit.

PDC did not work. This made working again.

What drives the Saab?

Consumption is disappointing. For a four cylinder can be called consumption high. 1 8/9 is the rule rather than the exception. Although the reviews and tests that confirm, I expected lower consumption. My Jaguar XJ LWB includes a 4.0 engine is more economical but that aside.

Furthermore, it is almost impossible to find yourself driving a convertible when the hood is closed. Well if crosswind then you take it but not hear negative. The 2.0 Turbo will get along with today's traffic. And the many options that work all the SE. It's a car of 1998!

Even in winter (the few days we have had frost) the car behaves fine.

Recently had an appraisal for insurance uivoeren which went out very positive.


Update 218.945km

Complaint by my other half that consumption was so high eighth they had resigned themselves to. However, I still had wild on a night out all the stops and made more common than they were already. And see what it produces.

Furthermore, had to deal with a small collision. A lady just drove her license "blind'achteruit with disabled PDC. That it was off, it was never expected. Saab received a 'kiss' left. Due fender, bumper, right, pull

Insurance Issue so soon to damage business.

Cars become partially painted and repaired. Take a Hyundai as replacement vehicle.
Update (222 114 km)Saab is fun and still fun! My girlfriend is with her mother on holiday in their own country. She would go with the convertible but finally captured the BMW Touring because of the space. I saw my chance to address some things. The aircon was not very cold when it should. An Opel dealer has an offer running for Eur 70, - topping and additional work for the air conditioning. Also, I replaced the radio cassette radio CD. There was one in combination with a CD changer. By Tech 2 happen I got stuck again. Now I had an original radio CD that could be linked. So the old faashion CDs can be played again.

But because the BMW on holiday I had the Saab needed for the trailer. And I doubted but according to the paper, as there are quite a bit behind so I hang a day driving around with a tandem axle.

I bought this car from a friend of my brother. Was this a volkswagen I've had a month. The car turned out to be quite good and I'm brought back to the car dealer. Anyway row now with a lot of fun in the wave. The car is delivered with new tires new MOT and new pads. The car is always well maintained and the timing belt is replaced at 110,000 km (now 146 763 KM) I also think that switches the car nice and forwards. average I drive about 540km with a full tank
Radiator Heater (150 112 km)

I had the ventilation system switched on position 4 of a sudden makes one thing very loud buzzing sound. One day later, he did not. Did it declared to the garage and a new kachelradiotor ordered. This week will put a new radiator.
Turn (158 254 km)

Vehicle has trouble starting especially if the car has been stationary for a few days. Have then entered the garage. they are checked and the spark plug wires should be replaced.

After obtaining my license had to even get a car. Internet monitor and look at local dealers. Originally always at the local Ford dealer with full satisfaction. The whole family drives almost all of a Ford. When a Family car maintenance to the garage had stood a beautiful Panther Black Ford Focus 1.8 Trend. Privacy glass and 18 "wheels. Been from a friend that had good care. Few kilometers made for his age. Test drive weekends and proceeded to buy. You can as an 18-year-old started worse
Year maintenance (107 345 km)Maintenance and MOT. For the annual MOT and maintenance, he goes to the local Ford dealer. She consulted me a big turn on. Because it was already 5 years and 50,000 km ago.

1st year (95 167 km)Now a year by car drove around. And it pleases me still good. The MOT carried a small turn. for the rest replacing two tires summer and two winter tires.One less year (117,450 km)It's time for the MOT. The past year has been nothing so much gone no further cost. For the apk everything visually long run and wear points seemed pretty okay. I thought, pretty cheap this year. Unfortunately, the rust devil also had to address this Ford. The subframe and the rear right arm were rejected by rust. This has been repaired and other items addressed precaution. Immediately a low tectyl it. A small turn given a year and we can against them again.

overall experienceThe Ford Focus mk1 is known for its sleek chassis. In practice, this appears to be so. As a youngster I do like speed and nice curves. And that does work with this car. The 1800 engine has enough torque to turn quickly. This engine also on the highway is a pleasure because running low revs at higher speeds. 120km / h with 3000rpm. You find out that this car is very good if you're driving in another car.

Damper, air conditioning broken (113 252 km)The air conditioning compressor is leaking. tried at the garage to make. But he was no longer cold within a week. The costs are quite high, so I let it go at that. You miss the air conditioning quickly with a black car.

Still going strong (138.500 km)Last December, the car is inspected again. It is to replace the entire exhaust because it was leaking in several respects. There is standard maintenance performed by the Ford Dealer. From spring was the time that other rims on coming. 18 "sold and 17" rims bought Duval. In May became the car 16. Normally I drive about 11,000 km per year. This year I have already driven 11,000 in the first half. not been problems in the meantime. He has never leave me.