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Old Aug 21st, 2019, 15:37   #5
Ex SAAB Steve
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Default C70 or not to C70 ?

Thanks for the replies.
My current Saab blew an airbag for no apparent reason at 160k. Obviously it took out all the seat belts, a side window, the rollover bars and even with second hand parts and the the minimum of necessary new items
( ECU @£400 ) its not worth repairing. Along with that I am loosing access to my local Saab guru, so minor jobs such as coding new door /window switches to the car (done 3 times so far) will not be possible locally.
This just about rules another Saab out.
Alternatives are the C70, Audi A3 or Astra
( least favourite but probably the most sensible option).
A dealer friend has said all the C70s he has had through his dealership have had issues with the roofs but thinks they were all pre 05 vehicals.

So is the C70 a viable alternative to the Saab as an everyday, reliable ( 500 mile a week ) car or do I look for something else?
Steve
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