Meet Ermintrude...

[Vik54]

Ive got a 330d touring if you want a shot?

 

Thankyou Daood - but I've got zero intention of a BMW now - straight away the insurance group is back up at at least 15+. I know how good the grunt is in the 3L diesels though - my Dad's currently in a 535d and I've driven a few over the years

 

I drove another SAAB 9-3 diesel today - identical to yesterdays but much better response and handling which confirms yesterday's was a bit of a turkey... but todays was minging inside - I mean stinking

[Dblock]

Ive got a 330d touring if you want a shot?

 

Thankyou Daood - but I've got zero intention of a BMW now - straight away the insurance group is back up at at least 15+. I know how good the grunt is in the 3L diesels though - my Dad's currently in a 535d and I've driven a few over the years

 

I drove another SAAB 9-3 diesel today - identical to yesterdays but much better response and handling which confirms yesterday's was a bit of a turkey... but todays was minging inside - I mean stinking

 

no worries

 

Why do people sell dirty cars its not a good omen is it.

[ph 7]

What about a Celica?? Either in T sport to stretch budget or standard for a little extra mpg

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 479365065/

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 476761115/

[vansman66]

Right then, just been working my mpg out after a trip at the weekend to Lincs, my journey miles from home to the event was 215 each way, going up I averaged 24.1 and on the return 16.12.

[Vik54]

Saab 9-3 1.9TDi (150 not 120) it is then now just have to find THE one... but have increased the budget so this shouldn't be difficult can't stretch to Aero but can achieve the Vector Sport with a few extra bells and whistles - I love car shopping better than handbags

[AK350Z]

Driven the early naughties 93 and 95, plenty of pull on the motorway - licence losing cruise a piece of cake if you want to press on.

 

P.S. Zedley went in the post today- sorry he's too late for the Zeds farewell though.

[LRF4N]

Great value for money, solid cars

[Vik54]

Great value for money, solid cars

 

Yup - but soooo boring and middle class loadsa kit and comfort though and will easily return 45mpg in town and 60+ on longer journeys

[Jay]

BORING Your not 50 yet vik.... get the finger oot and find something a little more you

[Vik54]

next time sweetie next time - I am being sensible!

I could easily get a 320d, an Alfa GT or 159 for the money I am looking at spending now - but it would be a lot older, higher mileage, basic spec and higher tax and insurance

[Jay]

But it would look so much nicer I know what you mean tho vik... sensible is a good thing I guess. I am also thinking with the new navara on the way... I will only use the z at the weekends... which is alot of cash sitting in the drive for only two days of driving... but who knows.

[Will370z]

I had a topless saab 93 aero before the zed. Loved it, never put a foot wrong, was very very comfortable very quick and very solid, as evidenced by the time when i drove through my parents kitchen wall without putting a panel out of place.

 

Really great car and i really liked the lookof it. Different too. Just wanted something a little more exciting.

 

Good luck with the car hunt.

[Vik54]

...very solid, as evidenced by the time when i drove through my parents kitchen wall without putting a panel out of place.

 

and obviously there is the 'safety' aspect

[rabbitstew]

I had a topless saab 93 aero before the zed. Loved it, never put a foot wrong, was very very comfortable very quick and very solid, as evidenced by the time when i drove through my parents kitchen wall without putting a panel out of place.

 

Really great car and i really liked the lookof it. Different too. Just wanted something a little more exciting.

 

Good luck with the car hunt.

 

 

They are cheap as chips to. I saw a nice looking convertible one on a forecourt a few months back for 4grand.

[Vik54]

One 'sensible' car purchased

 

 

 

pffft... at least I'll be comfy on the 400 mile trek home

[Vik54]

I have "DSD" - Diesel Saloon Depression - why did I get a Saloon?!!

This could be the swiftest turnaround in history... anyone want a nice 9-3 vector Sport - FFSH - 48k on the clock - long service intervals- MOT til April

[Will370z]

how come you dont like it, looks lovely

[Ricey]

how come you dont like it, looks lovely

 

nowt wrong with it, stop your moaning

[glrnet]

[Cragus]

I just bought a 05 diesel VW Golf as a shed upgrade too Vik. Couldn't trust the peugeot now the shed is my only car.

[LRF4N]

I have "DSD" - Diesel Saloon Depression - why did I get a Saloon?!!

This could be the swiftest turnaround in history... anyone want a nice 9-3 vector Sport - FFSH - 48k on the clock - long service intervals- MOT til April

seriously? I thought it looked a nice example? Maybe u should just give it a better name then u might like it

 

(Craig- well done u bought a decent shed. About time u listened)

[Vik54]

I suppose I'm just pining for Saffy

It is a good clean car - although has seen some gritty sponges in it's time - and if I stop aiming for amazing mpg it can be fun...but only in a straight line

[Stew]

I suppose I'm just pining for Saffy

It is a good clean car - although has seen some gritty sponges in it's time - and if I stop aiming for amazing mpg it can be fun...but only in a straight line

 

 

Looks nice.

 

Get some golf clubs for the boot or something though.

[Ken]

Give it to Alex for a few laps Vik, that will test the MPG

[bronzee]

Give the poor thing a modern name. It's like naming your children with a name they'll be forever teased about at school. Car looks just fine, and if it's a bit swirly nothing a solid detail couldn't handle.