2003 Saab 9-3 - READ ONLY

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#170 of 185 Incentive by jskho Oct 24, 2002 (3:24 pm)
According to carsdirect.com, they are getting dealer incentive for the 2003 9-3, not the 02 ones. Not much, but enough to bring price down to about $500 above invoice (difference between invoice and MSRP is only about $1000 though). This is in lieu of the 1.9% 36 months financing.
#171 of 185 incentive (cont) by rgc2200 Oct 24, 2002 (5:20 pm)
As 9-3's arrive in showrooms, the radio waves and newspapers are mysteriously silent about the car. The real Saab fans know all about the car, but otherwise all is quiet. Audi lease deals, Saab 9-5 deals etc. are everywhere. I've ordered one, and am being pushed by the dealer to pick it up tomorrow. I called one other good reputation dealer tonight, who quoted me a similiar lease but quietly recommended I wait until 11/1 if possible. He suspected a advertising blitz, with a Saab lease incentive plan. While no one (I suspect) knows for sure, and since my leased 9-3 is cool until mid November I'm going to wait a week. I'd feel like a sucker to lease 10/25, and lose a potential opportunity to save $$ on 11/1. Anyone hear anything along these lines, or just wishful thinking?
#172 of 185 by kirstie_h HOST Oct 25, 2002 (4:51 am)
Deals tend to vary from place to place. For example, I just used the Edmunds.com incentive & rebate page: http://applications.edmunds.com/incentives/step1.jsp?id=lin9144#manufacturer and did a ZIP code search. In my area, there's nothing offered on any Saabs. However, in the Washington, DC area, there's special financing. I doubt that page shows upcoming deals, but it might be worth a check, plugging in your own ZIP code or a nearby one. kirstie_h
#173 of 185 Advertising by logic1 Oct 25, 2002 (4:58 am)
My understanding is that the supply of 03 9-3 is pretty tight right now. Saab is blitzing the 9-5 because it has excess product to move. Obviously, the same is true with the A4. Once Saab moves old inventory and gets the production of the 9-3 in line with demand, you will see more advertising.
#174 of 185 Can't wait to try this baby out by overworkin Oct 25, 2002 (6:44 am)
I presently own a 1996 Saab 900 Se V6 auto and am happy with the way that it drives considering what I payed for it. Fortunately for used car buyers Saab is owned by GM and the price depreciates quite drastically compared to its competitors in the near luxury sport sedan segment. Unfortunately for new car buyers is that Saab is owned by GM. I purchased my Saab used and got a great deal. Unless you have the money to buy a BMW or loaded Audi A4 quattro i don't think there are many cars to compete with the new 93 for the money. If the new cars suspention and performance have indead improved as much as I read then I think this car is indeed a winner. My local SSI dealer no longer sells Saab (not a big market in my area) so I have to travel to see one. Hope to get more information from real owners soon.
#175 of 185 Still two diff boards by shades80 Oct 25, 2002 (8:14 am)
I just recently took delivery of a 03 9-3..see sedan board..Kristie..why still in future board?
#176 of 185 by kirstie_h HOST Oct 25, 2002 (11:44 am)
shades80, I'll be closing this one in a few days... I'm just leaving it open until I can post a link to the chat for anyone who missed it. kirstie_h
#177 of 185 saab nice but by cdndriver Oct 25, 2002 (11:16 pm)
HI, A Saab is the ONLY car my wife has ever looked at and liked. I mean, she never thinks about or notices any cars, but she does like the Saabs. So, after my 25 year old 320i died recently, I've been looking for a replacement. As it happens, one of the people I know haas been a Saab mechanic for many years. He told me that they are great cars to drive and very practical, BUT he said there is a flaw with the spark plugs and how they are engineered in the ingition and firing system. He said that they always cause problems when the cars aren't that old, and it's expensive to fix it. I can't remember exactly what he said it was about the system, but he said it happens to most of them and I would regret getting it. They're great "when you get to drive them" and they aren't in the shop. my wife still likes them, so I ask, has anyone had lots of problems like this with their Saabs? I always read that the 9-5 is the best car they ever made...how about the new 9-3? thanks cdn driver
#178 of 185 Spark Plugs by rworrell Oct 26, 2002 (9:57 am)
I believe he's referring to the direct ignition cassette (I think that's the name). It's the module that goes on top of the spark plugs--no spark plug wires on a Saab. These are problematic and expensive to fix. I'm 99% certain, though, that this was one of the major fixes on the new 9-3s--each plug has its own DIC. You only have to replace one if it goes bad instead of the whole bank. Other more knowledgable users may jump in to give you better info, but I'm pretty sure the above is correct.
#179 of 185 by dl7265 Oct 28, 2002 (1:47 pm)
Ok where are those transcipts ?