Vectra C 2009 vs Saab 9-3 (09-11) TiD?

[logan022]

Looking to purchase a car that has got some poke, space, comfort, decent mpg and ability to hold the road. My budget is £3,000. From what I can tell with both cars you can get a lot for your money, and I realise Saab is based on a Vectra therefore they are very similar under the hood. My better senses tell me to go with a Vectra (my dad;s is on 170k and going strong) as you can get them around £2000 with very decent mileage, you see lots of them on the road which means lots of parts available and ease of servicing.
On the other hand, there is a Saab: they seem like an absolute steal for the money and I have loved them since my cousin got his first 9-5 a few years ago. I have looked on many a forum and found favourable info on Saabs but no direct comparison between the two cars.
If anyone has owned/worked on them at some point I am open to advice, things to look out for at a viewing and everything/anything?
Cheers

[bigmac]

I would stay clear of Saab and go for 19 cdti or 2.0 - both are easily tuneable and parts are easy to come by I know engines are the same but vectra beats the Saab in style

[Daywalker]

Would help if it was in the Vectra section and not Insignia more people might see it

[Dog_Book]

Would help if it was in the Vectra section and not Insignia more people might see it

Or lived in the uk where both cars exist?

[Daywalker]

Or lived in the uk where both cars exist?

Well when i looked this morning it was in the Insignia section im pretty sure thats why i put it as the wrong section and i am as english as you are just that i live abroad lol

[Dog_Book]

Well when i looked this morning it was in the Insignia section im pretty sure thats why i put it as the wrong section and i am as english as you are just that i live abroad lol

Yes it was your right, im on about the OP being in america as per the proflie.

[Daywalker]

Yes it was your right, im on about the OP being in america as per the proflie.

Ok no worries

[northpole]

if he was where he states he is in his profile, he wouldn't be using the pound sterling symbol... he is somewhere here in the UK...