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#7 of 43 previous 9-3 by dafohosmen Nov 12, 2003 (11:51 am)
What do you mean by a previous 9-3? 2003, or like 1999? I have only driven the 2003 Arc manual and a 2004 Aero Manual. All of the stalling problems I have heard of relate to the automatic transmission. I have also seen very good reports about the cars safety and dependability. I am a pretty big fan of the car right now, and being able to take advantage of the delivery at the factory is just icing on the cake. It should be great fun and maybe I will start to get all of my future cars that way.
#8 of 43 Saab European Delivery by lcp1 Nov 13, 2003 (12:21 pm)
The main negatives regarding Saab I.D.S.delivery that most prospective buyers are not aware of:  First and foremost-you can not use any of the dealer subsidized programs-purchase pricing subsidies,leasing or financing programs(such as 0% financing.Secondly,after returning to the U.S. your car will not be at your providing dealer for anywhere from 6-8 weeks(shipping time from Sweden)  Finally and often the killer---payment in full has to be made in full 30 days before delivery ruling out any type of conventional auto financing or leasing options.This makes the car in most cases either a cash or equity line of credit purchase.This is because a lien cannot be entered until time of vehicle registration which will not occur until after that 6-8 week shipping period
#9 of 43 Payment in Full, Two Months Upfront by blockislandguy Nov 13, 2003 (7:10 pm)
Lcp1, nice post. How though do the other car manufacturers do it? Surely, the overseas delivery program must get around this somehow. Leasing?
#10 of 43 Answer... by GBrianK Nov 13, 2003 (10:21 pm)
By previous generation, I mean the 1999-2002 9-3's. As for Euro pickup, yes 100% finance is expected on the day you pick up the car UNLESS you finance thru SAAB Financial Services. If you chose SFSC, there is a "delayed" payment of sorts that SAAB has figured out. For greater detail you would have to contact them.   Pickup in Sweden or purchase in the USA, either way you are getting a good deal. Here in the US, you get cash incentives.... In Sweden, you get around invoice + travel expenses....
#11 of 43 more on Euro delivery by lcp1 Nov 17, 2003 (12:22 pm)
Unfortunately GBrianK you are incorrect regarding financing options for Euro delivery thru S.F.S.C. None are available(I called them).The crux of the problem has to do with the lien registering the car as collateral for the note which has to be done at the time of vehicle registration in your state of residence As we already discussed, payment and stateside delivery/vehicle registration may be as much as 3 months apart. there is no way for the lending institution to secure their note during this period.
#13 of 43 Saab European Delivery - 2004 by cubby5 Jan 19, 2004 (6:25 am)
I asked that this discussion be reopened, as we are considering buying a 2004 9-5 Linear Sport Wagon through this program.   Has anyone purchased a car through this program lately? I have the same question as Dafohosman: can you negotiate the price - the deal now is 9% off of the MSRP, but can I negotiate the MSRP?   Second, and I plan to call Saab about this since I've requested information from them on the program twice and have twice gotten their general brochure on the 2004 models, can the travel allowance be used for any travel-related expense? I am planning to use frequent flyer miles to get to Europe, but obviously lodging, meals, travel w/in Europe will cost something, so I would prefer to not use the travel allowance for the airfare.   By the way, I got an email from Saab saying that the travel allowance is now $2000.   Any advice would be greatly appreciated!   thanks
#14 of 43 reopening by request ... by pat HOST Jan 18, 2006 (3:34 am)
#15 of 43 Saab Euro Delivery 2006 by steve322 Jan 18, 2006 (7:30 pm)
Am interested in doing the Euro Delivery on a Saab convertible. Was curious as to whether I could get more of a discount than the quoted discount on the website. Also...any chance the car could be leased?   Thanks!!
#16 of 43 Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006 by lmjm Apr 27, 2006 (8:43 pm)
I have been trying to puchase a 2006 9-3 Aero through the European delivery program, and it has been an absolute nuisance. Several dealers knew nothing about and just made up stuff. Than one Saab place that is part of a large group sent me on to their Volvo guy doing European deliveries. He too has excelled in providing incorrect information and secrecy. For example, he said 5-6 weeks for delivery in Sweden, and 6-7 for delivery everywhere else. When I asked him to confirm with Saab that they could guarantee having it there in 7 weeks, he came back with a date that was 11 (!) weeks later. When I asked about the travel stipend, he sometimes said it was a voucher for future trips and other times said that it is (and this is what he know still insists) a check in the mail. And there are many other examples just like that. I just have no way of knowing what is true and what is made up...   Similarly, he keeps saying "Just come in and we'll determine your individualized financing rate after you pay the $1,000 deposit." My credit score is in the excellent range so he should be able to tell me what that would qualify for if the credit check does indeed confirm an excellent score, but he refuses to tell me until we do a credit application _after_ I give the $1,000. Always more "Don't worry, just come in and sign the paperwork, it's easy." Given that for European delivery there seem to be no financing options other than through GM itself, I find this truly unacceptable.   Anybody any insights/suggestions, especially re the financing....?   Thank you in advance.

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