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10 ON THE ROAD
XXX XXXX, Saab 900 sets competion
Take to R.T. Farley S for BMW, Audis and Rover
Landscape Gardener Peter Swinyard is impressed with the latest offering from Sweden
the Skies in West Swindon A new Saab is a rare event indeed. trim. This was again a car in which
20 years experience. The last all new model was the 9000 I enjoyed travelling but readily
Turfing, Paving, of1986. Before that you have to go handed over to my partner for the
back to the 1967 Saab 99. driving.
Fencing, Pergolas, Now with the new 900, what one Not so the 2.3 manual. What a
Planting New does not do in the presence of per- contrast! This car fairly came alive
sonnel from the Saab Press Office, is in the hands. At last the superb
Gardens, Rockery to say 'Cavalier.' For, thanks to pedal layout was appreciated, be-
Construction, General Motors links, the floorpan ing one of the few cars in which Ican
Crazy Paving etc. and one of the engines of the new car heel-and-toe my gear changes with-
is pure Cavalier. out getting a cramp in the ankle. The
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For a high standard Not that that is any bad thing as handling seemed to sharpen up in
Vouchers available the Cavalier is a more than compe- sympathy and my co-driver com-
of work tent mid range saloon, but it is no mented that I was clearly enjoying
Redlands Airfield References available prestige car. Saab, however, have my drive. How true!
been very clever in building on that Until the turbo turns up next year,
Lower Wanborough Telephone now for a platforma car whichis absoluteSaab, this car is the driver's choice. At
Swindon FREE estimate. through and through. £17,945 with superb equipment, it
The styling is the first clue that all wifibefightingitoutwith theBMW's
Tel: (0793) 790052} Tel: 870515 is not mundane. The family resem- and Audis of this world on level
blance to the old model is clear but terms. (Other prices are £15,995 for
brought up to date. Available now the 900S 2.Oi and £21,795 for the 900
as only a five-door hatchback, three SE 2.5 V6).
door and convertible styles will be
along in the spring.
For now, you can have four cylin-
derbalancer-shaftengines in2.0 and COOKS
2.3 litre guises and a 2.5 litre V6, the
latter initially only with automatic T.V&
transmission. A turbo will be along
- later as the performance derivative. VIDEO
RE I recently had the opportunity to
drive these new models on the REPAIR
country roads of Wiltshire prior to
Need a car? Afraid of being the UK launch.
I started with the 2.3 automatic. SERVICE
ripped off by shady dealers or First impressons were favourable,
with a very comfortable driving FREE
sold a 'pup' by a private seller? position aided by the longitudinally-
adjustable steering column (with an Home Estimates
airbag in the wheel). The seat was Repairs by
We offer: gloriously supportive and all the
controls, in the old cliche, fell read- Qualified
home visits to discuss what car will best suit YOU
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ily to hand. Engineers.
cars bought to order - you name the car, we find it A carry-over from traditional Sales & Rentals
Saabs is the floor-mounted ignition
't your car taken in part exchange key whichcan onlybe removed with All Work
the transmission locked - in Park on Guaranteed
your new car will have a full year's MOT (if over
automatics and reverse on manuals. Tel: Swindon
3 years old)
The engine is smooth and sweet
parts/labour warranty up to 24 months available and the car moves along deceptively 825795
quickly, but there is little zing or
t competitive prices excitement to progress. This is a car NO
for long journeys for the non-driver.
t quick, personal and expert service
Even more in this vein is the V6 -
very powerful and extremely CALL
For further information, contact: smooth but no real ball of fire. Re-
Peter Swinyard on 870060 finement is excellent with hardly a OUT
whisper of noiseat high speed and a
Chris Holden on 790578 very comfortable ride, enhanced in CHARGE
this version by the smell of leather