Looking for a sportier car...

Looking for a sportier car...

Hi Shane, I am currently driving a 2011 Saab 9-3 1.9 Auto (182,000km) and looking for a change. I dont want to spend too much and would love a coupe/cabrio styled car, as I no longer require a big car? What would you recommend? Anything around the 2011 or 2012 mark. What sort of money do you think I would get for the Saab?

Our answer:

Hi Phyllis,

Your 9-3 should be worth in and around the €10,000 mark. As for a replacement, if you fancy a more compact coupe, would you consider a Volkswagen Scirocco? Good to drive, reliable and reasonably practical under the skin. A BMW 3 Series Coupe is also a really good option, albeit not that much smaller than the 9-3. Ditto the Audi A5. Or you could try a Toyota GT86, which is a touch cheap-feeling on the inside, but wonderful to drive. 

Shane O'Donoghue

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