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Re: saab9-3 aero vs audi a4? [shihanb]
by dhanley
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Mar 04, 2008 (2:15 pm)
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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.
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Re: saab9-3 aero vs audi a4? [ggs2]
by biggimp
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Mar 05, 2008 (12:20 pm)
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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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Request for Feedbackk to MBA Study
by diswalker2
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Mar 14, 2008 (8:20 am)
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It's great, except:
1) No locking glovebox
2) No valet key--a way to prevent entry to trunk area.
THIS NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Considering a 2002 9-3 SE
by pcampos
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Mar 17, 2008 (8:42 pm)
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I'm confused by the HUGE difference between the Edmunds and KBB prices on this model. For a good condition vehicle with 71,000 miles on it KBB lists $9,200 for a private sale while Edmunds says $6,500!
Anybody have any idea what's up with that?
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I have the same question..even for trade-in
by r34
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Mar 19, 2008 (11:17 am)
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There is a $1000-$2000 difference for my 2001 9-5 Aero too. Most dealers go with KBB (in my case, it is better) or whatever posted on the internet.
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saab9-3 vs audi a4 long-term reliability
by ggs2
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May 25, 2008 (7:15 am)
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Replying to: pcampos (Mar 17, 2008 8:42 pm)
i am currently looking at the saab 9-3 2.0 vs audi a4 2.0. i have recently driven both and slightly favor the saab because of more room inside and turbo felt stronger.i would like to hear from some of you who have purchased either of these two cars within the past couple of years and learn how reliable they have or have not been and any other comments you may have.i would prefer to purchase the car and hope to keep it for several years.
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Re: saab9-3 vs audi a4 long-term reliability [ggs2]
by waterdr
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May 27, 2008 (3:25 am)
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Replying to: ggs2 (May 25, 2008 7:15 am)
I have owned a 9-3 for a few years. I know two people that have had A-4's and both had to replaced the entire transmission and they are expensive as hell. While it may have been dumb luck, that car scares me.
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Re: saab9-3 vs audi a4 long-term reliability [waterdr]
by floatsey09
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May 27, 2008 (4:20 am)
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Replying to: waterdr (May 27, 2008 3:25 am)
there are two people in my office that own later model A4's, 2003 and newer, and both of those guys have had to service their car multiple times a year in the two years i've been on the job. Plus, the dealership doing the work charges $75.00 an hour, so they're quite expensive to maintain once the warranty expires. I picked up a 2006 9-3 Aero with only 2,000 miles on it back in February. I have driven it an additional 3,000 and the only service I needed was to adjust the xenon headlights. It has done great in the snow and been very reliable. My annual insurance premium went down an additional $600 for picking the Saab for its safety compared to my last car. I recommend them over the Audi. Plus, they're a little less trendy than an A4. Everybody and their mother has an A4 or a 3 series BMW. Saabs have more of an original substance to them and they're a good blend of style, performance, safety, efficiency and originality. go with the saab.
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Windshield washer question
by davem5
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May 27, 2008 (8:06 pm)
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Greetings. The dealer (one of the few remaining on Houston) replaced my wipers; since then my washers don;t work. They still do work for the headlights. Any ideas? Checked the fuse, but looks good to me.
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