Timeh Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hi everyone! When it comes to choosing cars it's always a dilemma. Do I choose economy over performance or looks over practicality? I am wanting to buy either a Saab or a Volvo. Both are made in Sweden and have a reputation as being affordable and well made. Rather bland to some I agree! Which one do you think is the better option and why? Should I ditch them and go for something ugly like a Nissan of a Mazda? Any ideas? Thank you Saab every time. Dont be put off by then not being made anymore, parts are plentiful and cheap. Theres an excellent Saab specialist in Sheffield who looks after my cars and when i change my current Saab ill be getting another one, Yup a Saab. Pm me if you want a spin in mine, it may help you make your mind or even change you mind. ---------- Post added 28-07-2015 at 10:07 ---------- That is the 9-3. And Saab still make parts afaik, but it just doesn't sit right with me anymore. There is more hassle with that brand than can possibly be healthy. = There is no hassle. Non at all and trust me, youre speaking to a Saab owner. ---------- Post added 28-07-2015 at 10:09 ---------- Saab parts are as easy to get as any other car as they are basically a Vectra. Thats the 93 but the 95 parts are just as easy to get. I can have any part in my house by tomorrow if i order before lunch time today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Saab of course as I have one for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiecass Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Aren't all modern saabs Vauxhall based now ? Toyota are best,I have a car and two pick ups,they are super reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 For looks and reliability, of the two, I would say Saab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 quote:Nissan, only ever owned one (Mk1 Micra inherited from Great-Aunt, who'd bought it brand new and managed to put about 23k on it in 17 years ...that car was an automotive panzer, unkillable: my brother -shame on him- ran it on 3 cylinders without any hiccup for the better part of 2 years before I copped on during a family visit and put in new ignition leads). Driven a few over the years, fairly bland/uninvolving/made to a cost. But well engineered (typically Japanese: K-I-S-S) and good residuals (not as good as Volvos, better than Mazdas). i've a Nissan 1.6 qashqai 13 plate. Horribly under powered. pulling away at a roundabout takes ages and as for going up hill with 4 up OMG. Very comfortable and goes OK when you get going on a motorway. Unfortunately, I compare it with my Audi A3 1.8 turbo which was a bit too pricey at the time' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Hi everyone! When it comes to choosing cars it's always a dilemma. Do I choose economy over performance or looks over practicality? Any ideas? Thank you Best advice I can give you is to choose reliabilty over the other aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Volvo 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carltoncdx Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 If you buy a Volvo make sure it wasn't designed when they were owned by Ford. My XC90 is currently having a £3 core plug replaced which is behind the flywheel so is an engine out job!! Poor design from the start!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy266 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I wonder what he bought...... It was July when he asked! And is he happy with what he chose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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