annan Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 A new addition to the family means I have recently sold my supe tt gz auto after 3.5 years-its been an excellent car- utterly reliable- Had it BPU'd this year and its performance became astonishing- but the time was right for it to go. Something 'safer' and more practical was needed and I came to the conclusion that 400 bhp and UK roads isn't really that compatible. Therefore I have thus just achieved my other ambition and just bought this- a Saab 93 Turbo convertible -seats 4 comfortably- is super luxurious and will allow me, the wife and the child to have some fun cruising this summer........ and its good having a manual gearbox again after all these years of an auto . This website has been brilliant over the last 4 years and I hope the saab sites are half as good- I'll still visit from time to time to see how things are and hope that the supe continues to be an enthusiast's car. see you soon Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Sorry you had to sell but fully understand. Have fun and congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 common sense and practicality prevails. glad none of that applies to me at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Ah kids:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Very nice car their matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Sorry to hear you had to sell up. Right time of year to be buying a convertible too - I imagine most people can't shift them, and so reduce prices a bit. common sense and practicality prevails. glad none of that applies to me at present. Same here. People always ask how I cope without a practical car, but I never need one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra_supra Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Good luck n all the best with the 2 new additions - car & kiddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovervi Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 congrats on the mini person, you will own a supe again i reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisjames Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 buy a na! sell the cavalier convertable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 buy a na! sell the cavalier convertable. If you were a Native American you wouldn't be called Bright Eyes eh? Congrats on the new edition to the family Annan and good luck in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thats the car that has aero-aids that ensures it stays stuck to the road...unless the tops down in which case it aparently takes off and heads south for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annan Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Sorry to hear you had to sell up. Right time of year to be buying a convertible too - I imagine most people can't shift them, and so reduce prices a bit. Same here. People always ask how I cope without a practical car, but I never need one! That was my thinking- wanted something that we could all enjoy and was a bit special- Always loved saabs- they are just so different and as you said the best time to buy a covertible is when its 3 degrees outside and raining- Really looking forward to collecting the saab next weekend- its a completely different proposition to the Supe- more relaxed and refined, quieter, more economical- but yes a hell of a lot slower..... but I don't care Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 That was my thinking- wanted something that we could all enjoy and was a bit special- Always loved saabs- they are just so different and as you said the best time to buy a covertible is when its 3 degrees outside and raining- Really looking forward to collecting the saab next weekend- its a completely different proposition to the Supe- more relaxed and refined, quieter, more economical- but yes a hell of a lot slower..... but I don't care Mike I thought you'd gone:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisjames Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 If you were a Native American you wouldn't be called Bright Eyes eh? Congrats on the new edition to the family Annan and good luck in the future. really? i think you will find that the 93 and 95 were all cavalier/vectras underneath.........actually doucher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Nice choice, the Saab has good power and luxury in one package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 really? i think you will find that the 93 and 95 were all cavalier/vectras underneath.........actually doucher. My comment was aimed at your suggestion that he buy an NA rather than the Cavalier comment. The guy had already said he wanted something more practical so you suggested the same car (albeit with a different engine) that would be just as impractical. Hardly the brightest suggestion eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annan Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 I thought you'd gone:search: I thought you'd gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 My comment was aimed at your suggestion that he buy an NA rather than the Cavalier comment. The guy had already said he wanted something more practical so you suggested the same car (albeit with a different engine) that would be just as impractical. Hardly the brightest suggestion eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annan Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 buy a na! sell the cavalier convertable. Damn it I can't believe I missed that........ It now makes sense- buy supra n/a!!- the lack of twin turbos means its got more room in the back, a bigger boot and some space also in the engine bay for luggage etc...... like a vw beetle......... whilst still kicking out 120bhp and being able to chase down every supercar on the planet.... Then I can post some fairy...... sorry....... sworn statements on the spirited driving section, acting surprised but swearing that the ferrari enzo driver was trying cos he gave me the classic 'thumbs up' when he eventually caught up with me!!!!!!!................. Now to cancel my order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Damn it I can't believe I missed that........ It now makes sense- buy supra n/a!!- the lack of twin turbos means its got more room in the back, a bigger boot and some space also in the engine bay for luggage etc...... like a vw beetle......... whilst still kicking out 120bhp and being able to chase down every supercar on the planet.... Then I can post some fairy...... sorry....... sworn statements on the spirited driving section, acting surprised but swearing that the ferrari enzo driver was trying cos he gave me the classic 'thumbs up' when he eventually caught up with me!!!!!!!................. Now to cancel my order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supe Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 whilst still kicking out 120bhp and being able to chase down every supercar on the planet.... Shouldn't laugh but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Damn it I can't believe I missed that........ It now makes sense- buy supra n/a!!- the lack of twin turbos means its got more room in the back, a bigger boot and some space also in the engine bay for luggage etc...... like a vw beetle......... whilst still kicking out 120bhp and being able to chase down every supercar on the planet.... Then I can post some fairy...... sorry....... sworn statements on the spirited driving section, acting surprised but swearing that the ferrari enzo driver was trying cos he gave me the classic 'thumbs up' when he eventually caught up with me!!!!!!!................. Now to cancel my order Classic You still here ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisjames Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 how original, why not just buy a mpv? back seat in a saab is hardly maybach size is it. point being na cheaper to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Gratz on the baby mate. I had to wait till my kids are nearly adults to start driving propper nice cars. Now they can stay behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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