Thread: SWMBO, must be obeyed.

Originally Posted by Sully

Well... It's a bit of a sad state of affairs lads.

SWMBO has spoken and it looks like the Disco is going. She wants something a bit smaller, a bit newer, a bit posher, less brutal on the hip pocket for fuel, something that makes her feel as though she's not going to breakdown at any given moment.

All fair points really.

That's not a fair point. The dollar difference in what you'll spend on fuel on the D2 vs a new smaller car will take a long, long time to save with the new car. Take into account the depreciation on a new car cf. the D2 and that buys a lot of fuel.

Now add the cost of insuring a new car, etc. and that makes it worse.

Fuel is one fo the lesser costs of owning a car.

Mmm just remember a sale only draws interest depending on the quality of the advert!..... If u know what I mean...

James

All fair points Ron, apart from I'm not looking a a brand new car. I'm looking at a newer than 1999 new car. Probably around 2003 or 2004. Something that's roomy, comfortable, economical. swmbo has her eye on a Saab at the moment.

At the moment the D2 is costing around 250 a month on fuel and approx 80 in maintenance. Insurance should also be less for the new second hand car.

That's a lot in anyone's language.

The repayments and running savings on fuel/maintenance are considerably less than the above. To me, that's a pretty immediate saving.

James, I'm pretty lazy when it comes to selling cars. I usually just trade them.
Unless of course anyone is interested in it, let me know and I'll tell you all about it.

Hi Mate,
Be careful with Saabs depending on the model you are looking at, the convertibles are very popular and seem to hold value well but the other models especially 9-5 have one of the highest depreciation in cars, although this makes them very affordable second hand. The engines I believe were designed for premium unleaded and require synthetic oil, I have read about oil sludge issues in the 9-5. If looking for an estate then you would be better off looking at volvo V70.
Cheers Matt

You think the D2 is brutal on the hip pocket, sell the missus and see how much the cash-flow improves!!!
Just need to be careful how you list her on eBay

Simone wouldn't dare run the gauntlet and ask me to sell any of mine!


I am not a moderator, I am a human being!!!

Thanks for the info Matt. I'm talking about a 9-5 and am aware of engine issues on the pre 2002 models. Apparently the newer models are quite good and can get my hands on one with a 3 year warranty and 12 months servicing included.
I'll check out the V70's too. Not a bad suggestion.

Hahaha! Sell her on eBay. Not a bad idea there. Unfortunately the D2 is hers, so I've got to pay attention. I've got an 08 Subaru Liberty as my daily driver.

Originally Posted by Sully

swmbo has her eye on a Saab at the moment.

"Out of the frying pad and into the fire..." springs to mind!

Love SAABS, but gawd you'll take a hit when you come to sell it. I might suggest a Golf, as well as agreeing with the Volvo suggestion (although the Golf is a whole size smaller than the V70).

True to a point. I don't really care about resale value as long as it's a good car that I can keep for a long while. I care about initially getting a good deal on a good car.

A golf is too small for our purposes.

I do appreciate your all of the input though. It's all good stuff to consider.

Specifically, she's looking at a 9-5 Linearsport Estate. 2.3t, 5 spd auto with 76000k's, full Saab service history, 3 year Saab dealer warranty, 12 months servicing included, tan leather all the bells and whistles. Seems like a good rig??