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#34551 of 38942 2008 Nissan Armada by scottinky Dec 31, 2007 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: akangl (Dec 31, 2007 11:20 am) Lexington, ky 2008 Nissan Armada LE 4WD 5.6 V8 dohc 32 valve 3800 miles every single option offered. nav, sat. 2nd row capts chairs, power 3rd row seats, pwr liftgate, sunroof, adj. pedals, etc.. made 2 payments, lease cap cost around 44K. 1 oil change done by dealer. 39mo lease Replies to this message: volvomax (Dec 31, 2007 1:05 pm)
#34552 of 38942 Re: Saab 9-5 [fordloser] by volvomax Dec 31, 2007 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: fordloser (Dec 31, 2007 8:57 am) Is $4000, or $4500 low? Yes it is. However, this isn't a car that any dealer is going to want to pay real money for anyway. You could try selling it yourself, but you probably won't get alot more.
#34553 of 38942 Re: 2008 Nissan Armada [scottinky] by volvomax Dec 31, 2007 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: scottinky (Dec 31, 2007 12:52 pm) No LE's have run thru the auctions yet. My "guess" is high $20's
#34554 of 38942 high 20s by scottinky Dec 31, 2007 (1:28 pm)
wow, that blows considering it had a 52k sticker on it i would eat 6-7K, not 15k
#34555 of 38942 Re: Saab 9-5 [fordloser] by woodyww Dec 31, 2007 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: fordloser (Dec 31, 2007 8:57 am) Is a Saab dealer more likely to give me a higher trade in figure than the Honda dealer which gave me the $4,000 offer?   Maybe, but when you go to trade-in the new saab in a few years, you'll still be faced with the crummy resale value of saabs.   If there's one area where saabs are still slightly popular, it must be New England. If you have the patience, I'd try craigslist, the want ad, etc. (start at $5900? or $5700?) And yours has very low miles. But by trading it, you'd also get the 5% tax break; another $200 or so...... Replies to this message: colloquor (Jan 01, 2008 3:19 am) cccompson (Jan 01, 2008 5:19 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 01, 2008 8:42 am) and 1 more... colloquor (Jan 01, 2008 9:16 am) kyfdx (Jan 01, 2008 9:50 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 01, 2008 10:21 am) woodyww (Jan 01, 2008 11:10 am)
#34556 of 38942 Re: Saab 9-5 [woodyww] by colloquor Jan 01, 2008 (3:19 am)
Replying to: woodyww (Dec 31, 2007 3:20 pm) As one who's driven both SAAB and Volvo since 1970, SAABs are notorious for poor resale value. And, what's strange, I've had far fewer problems with any SAAB I've owned compared to the Volvos. I know I'm in the minority there, but that's my experience. Resale value is based upon market and consumer perception. Sometimes perception is wrong. I currently have one SAAB with over 300K on the clock, and nothing internal to the engine - including the timing chain - has required replacement. Frankly, it's been the most reliable car in our household, including our son's Honda.   Good luck with your 9-5. Replies to this message: cccompson (Jan 01, 2008 5:19 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 01, 2008 8:42 am) cccompson (Jan 01, 2008 9:07 am) colloquor (Jan 01, 2008 9:16 am)
#34557 of 38942 Re: Saab 9-5 [colloquor] by cccompson Jan 01, 2008 (5:19 am)
Replying to: colloquor (Jan 01, 2008 3:19 am) Had a 1984 Saab 900S and a 1986 Volvo 760 Turbo wagon in the '90s. They were both very good cars.   Test drove a '99 9-3 when they were running a super lease special then and it just seemed cheap.   It seems as though now they have to discount both brands tremendously when new just to move them, never a good sign. The only thing I've been able to figure is that American ownership has wrecked both companies. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 01, 2008 8:42 am) cccompson (Jan 01, 2008 9:07 am) colloquor (Jan 01, 2008 9:16 am)
#34558 of 38942 Re: Saab 9-5 [cccompson] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 01, 2008 (8:42 am)
Replying to: cccompson (Jan 01, 2008 5:19 am) Make no mistake. Once an automaker loses its reputation in America, it's hell to get it back. For whatever reason (poor service? lack of parts? bad design?) Saab cars performed very badly overall in America compared to their competition, some years back. American buyers are still shy of them, especially when used and going out of warranty. I wouldn't blame American ownership for this.   Replies to this message: cccompson (Jan 01, 2008 9:07 am)
#34559 of 38942 Re: Saab 9-5 [Mr_Shiftright] by cccompson Jan 01, 2008 (9:07 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 01, 2008 8:42 am) Well, IIRC, 15 to 20 years ago, Saabs had a good reputation and resale here. Don't know exactly when GM took control but things seemed to take a turn for the worse after the 900 was re-bodied in '94 or so.
#34560 of 38942 Re: Subaru Forester [akangl] by ateixeira Jan 01, 2008 (9:15 am)
Replying to: akangl (Dec 31, 2007 11:20 am) Being in Alaska increases the value, but the high miles really hurt.   In my area you can buy a new Forester X for $19k, and that's even with an automatic transmission.   Any more than they offered is just too close to a new Forester price.   One big reason is the 2009 model is about to show up, it's already out in Japan and will make its US debut at NAIAS, and hit dealers around March.   Tell your friend the trade is not only fair, but also the value may go down once the 2009 models show up in dealers. They'll also be clearing out the 2008s, further eroding his trade in value. Replies to this message: akangl (Jan 01, 2008 12:08 pm) woodyww (Jan 02, 2008 11:24 am)

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