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#3086 of 3306 Re: to buy or not to buy.... [saablcp] by getty813 May 29, 2007 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: saablcp (May 29, 2007 2:36 pm) huh, good feedback. we will bring this up to them tomorrow...i was wondering where they got that 2500 figure from...it seemed a bit off to us.
#3087 of 3306 Re: to buy or not to buy.... [getty813] by philpville May 31, 2007 (5:45 am)
Replying to: getty813 (May 26, 2007 2:54 pm) Hi, I have an '03 Linear with 53,000 miles on it. At about 10,000 miles or so, I did have some wierd issues that were covered by warranty and repaired. Specifically, the fan and air conditioning would just stop functioning completely. It (I think the fan motor?) was replaced three times and finally they got it right. Also, like one other person in this string, my driver's side window stopped functioning at 52,000 miles -- out of warranty, but the dealer covered this as a courtesy.   Good car overall, you'll like it. Replies to this message: getty813 (May 31, 2007 7:56 am)
#3088 of 3306 Re: to buy or not to buy.... [philpville] by getty813 May 31, 2007 (7:56 am)
Replying to: philpville (May 31, 2007 5:45 am) thanks for the feedback...we were on the phone with the dealer most of the day yesterday- he dropped the warranty to $1900 from $2500 and really wanted to sell us the car (he said to get off the lot,etc). We also had a copy of the service record, most everything was under warranty. But we decided to hold off for a 2004 CPO'd- so we shall see what comes in!
#3089 of 3306 on to the 2004 9-3, Arc or Linear? by getty813 May 31, 2007 (8:50 am)
Ok, we passed on the 2003 9-3, just seemed to be too much negative energy about it and no CPO'd option. Now we have the option of the following: 2004 9-3 Arc, 34,600 titan grey, $18,900 with CPO 2004 9-3 Linear, 32,000, white, no sunroof, $15,900 with CPO   Everyone's comments last time around were really helpful...thoughts? Both are priced a couple thousand less thant Edmund's TMV. Replies to this message: saablcp (Jun 02, 2007 7:35 am)
#3090 of 3306 Re: on to the 2004 9-3, Arc or Linear? [getty813] by saablcp Jun 02, 2007 (7:35 am)
Replying to: getty813 (May 31, 2007 8:50 am) An '04 Arc in Titan Grey? That color wasn't offered until 2007.
#3091 of 3306 advice about buying Saab by jimmyf Jun 02, 2007 (4:57 pm)
Hi, I'm new here but have been reading about Saab cars both here and elsewhere. I'm in the market in the next 6-12 months for a new car and I generally like what I've read about Saab. Any suggestions for a new buyer as to what questions and considerations should be kept in mind about Saabs? I've been driving a Pontiac Bonneville SSEi (1995) and Olds Bravada (1999). The Pontiac's been a great car -- relatively low maintenance and very reliable; the Bravada's been high maintenance but good in bad winter winter (I'm in New Hampshire).   Regarding Saab, I'm wondering, for example, about its maintenance record, reliability, cost to drive. We have a terrific garage close by whereas the closest Saab dealership is about 45 miles away. I'm assuming that most maintenance on a Saab would want to be done by Saab mechanics. So I'm not sure on the maintenance/maintainability side if Saab is such a good idea.   Any thoughts/ideas/comments most welcome. Thanks! Replies to this message: gormerod (Jun 08, 2007 4:15 am)
#3092 of 3306 2008 Model Year by gbv Jun 05, 2007 (5:34 pm)
I have ordered a 2007 93 SportCombi Anniversary Edition - 6 Speed Manual...but due to dealer ineptitude, the order was delayed. I am told now the "build date" for my car is the end of June. This seems awefully close to end of model year. Does anyone know when the '08 model will ship? (I am in Canada). Should I cancel and reorder for the new model year? Other than frontal appearance, is there anything of note that would cause me to choose an 08 over the 07? Replies to this message: ogr81 (Jun 06, 2007 3:02 am) saablcp (Jun 06, 2007 11:35 am) gbv (Jun 13, 2007 4:25 pm)
#3093 of 3306 Re: 2008 Model Year [gbv] by ogr81 Jun 06, 2007 (3:02 am)
Replying to: gbv (Jun 05, 2007 5:34 pm) I think the body style is being updated quite a bit--you can type in 2008 saab 9-3 in an internet search to find some pictures. It may be a few months before the new model comes out, but it will probably be worth it for the upgrades and the superior resale value it would bring. Just my $.02...
#3094 of 3306 Re: 2008 Model Year [gbv] by saablcp Jun 06, 2007 (11:35 am)
Replying to: gbv (Jun 05, 2007 5:34 pm) I suggest you press your dealer for more details and a clear explanation as to what's taking place.You are correct in being skeptical as to the cars"build date",As a 13 year vet of Saabs end of year procedures I can assure you they are not still building '07 models in late June.'08 Models will be shipping by early August and The Trollhatten plant shuts down for an entire month in the summer.I think you need to press on ...that explanation is very suspect!
#3095 of 3306 Re: advice about buying Saab [jimmyf] by gormerod Jun 08, 2007 (4:15 am)
Replying to: jimmyf (Jun 02, 2007 4:57 pm) I have a 2005 Arc with the 2T turbo engine that I bought new. Saab dropped the Arc name in 2006, but I think you can still get the Arc features and options today. To date, the car has not given me any problems with the exception of the battery dying at 1.5 years, but Saab doesn't make the battery. It looks like Saab worked out the reliability issues they had in 2003.   The cost to drive is fairly cheap with the four cylinder engine getting around 28 mpg. The insurance rates are good, too (for NJ!) Maintenance is low with scheduled trips to the dealership once every 15,000 miles (approximately - the car measures the oil quality and gives you a message when the oil needs to be changed.) Therefore, a 45-mile trip to the dealership at that frequency won't be too bad.   Another positive point about this car for someone in NH - it does well in snow. Maybe you could unload the Bravada, too!   As they were just talking about in this forum - you need to decide between the 2007 and redesigned 2008. The 2007 has all of the bugs worked out. The 2008 has improvements, but it is also a new model. If you decide on the 2007, then you will need to move soon.   Good luck!

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