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#3205 of 3311 Re: Looking for my First SAAB [diswalker2] by gardog1 Feb 29, 2008 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: diswalker2 (Feb 25, 2008 4:14 pm) I just bought a creampuff today. A 2005 2.0T Linear with only 10k miles on it. Immaculate condition. CPO. $18,000.   I am a very high mileage driver and wanted good fuel economy. Finding a low miles car already depreciated fits me well. Edmunds had dealer retail around 18 and CPO a little over 20. Basically I have 90,000 miles of warranty left. Gary
#3206 of 3311 saab9-3 aero vs audi a4? by ggs2 Mar 03, 2008 (3:29 pm)
I am considering purchasing either the saab 9-3, possibly the aero or the audi a4 2.0 liter turbo quattro.I've recently driven a 9-3 with the 2.0 turbo and was impressed with the car. I have yet to drive the audi.The saab seems to have a little more interior room and i found the seats to be very comfortable.I've never owned a car made by either of these car makers but i have done enough reading on edmunds and other web sites to know that reliability isn't always foremost with these vehicles.I do plan on purchasing the car and would like to keep it for several years.I would appreciate any input. Thanks Replies to this message: swink (Mar 03, 2008 5:19 pm) shihanb (Mar 03, 2008 6:29 pm) dhanley (Mar 04, 2008 2:15 pm) biggimp (Mar 05, 2008 12:20 pm)
#3207 of 3311 Re: saab9-3 aero vs audi a4? [ggs2] by swink Mar 03, 2008 (5:19 pm)
Replying to: ggs2 (Mar 03, 2008 3:29 pm) You have two great cars to choose from. I considered both before picking my car, a 2005 Saab 2.0 Linear. I ended up buying it from Carmax for price versus the dealer. Apparently, my local Saab dealer doesn't mind keeping overpriced, used cars on their lot (I was even willing to pay $500 over the Edmunds TMV's price, they refused). I test drove the Aero and was told the only difference was an upgraded interior (the 2005 Linear has lots of plastic and kinda looks cheap). I put lots of miles on my car (the gas mileage is awesome), and have very simple tastes.. I just deal with the plastic. Safety features are awesome (airbags everywhere, standard traction control, etc) and make the car a real value. No complaints!   Hope this helps.
#3208 of 3311 Re: saab9-3 aero vs audi a4? [ggs2] by shihanb Mar 03, 2008 (6:29 pm)
Replying to: ggs2 (Mar 03, 2008 3:29 pm) before you purchase, look at the resale value. the Audi holds its resale much better than the SAAB for some reason.   Both good cars, but if you are not going to hold the car for many years you might be better off with the audi. Replies to this message: dhanley (Mar 04, 2008 2:15 pm)
#3209 of 3311 9-3 Saab vs Audi by diswalker Mar 04, 2008 (11:33 am)
If you choose the Saab, get one with the fold down back seats. You can't miss! Replies to this message: saablcp (Mar 04, 2008 1:39 pm)
#3210 of 3311 Re: 9-3 Saab vs Audi [diswalker] by saablcp Mar 04, 2008 (1:39 pm)
Replying to: diswalker (Mar 04, 2008 11:33 am) Ahem!.......they ALL have fold down rear seats with the exception of post '04 convertibles.
#3212 of 3311 Re: saab9-3 aero vs audi a4? [shihanb] by dhanley Mar 04, 2008 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: shihanb (Mar 03, 2008 6:29 pm) Actually, resale on audis is not really all that good. Additionally, you can often get a huge discount on new saabs. "losing" $5000 on resale doesn't mean much if you save $7000 up front.
#3213 of 3311 Re: saab9-3 aero vs audi a4? [ggs2] by biggimp Mar 05, 2008 (12:20 pm)
Replying to: ggs2 (Mar 03, 2008 3:29 pm) The Saab should be much less expensive up front, even if you get the Aero. I got a new '07 Aero 'combi w/ some options for $27,800. A similarly-equipped Audi (w/ the smaller engine which has 55 fewer hp than the Aero), would still be thousdands of dollars more expensive.

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