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Re: no one here [stmss] by jchan2
Jan 04, 2006 (2:44 pm)
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Replying to: stmss (Jan 04, 2006 11:46 am)

True. But if you can take the hit short term in return for the pride of having a rare automobile in the long term, it may be worth it. (or if you have lots of cash to dispose of and want to get something)
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Re: no one here [jchan2] by stmss
Jan 05, 2006 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jan 04, 2006 2:44 pm)

Sure. If the car is working for you why sell if you are taking a big hit. Might as well keep it and hope for the best.
 
I have this dilemma with my 9.5. Have three cars (plus 1 restoration project) and looking at getting rid of the 9.5 but the resale is so low might just polish it up park it in the garage and take it out on weekends - rather than give it away. My oldest boy is only 4 yrs from driving and what teenager wouldn't want to drive a Saab?
 
Will never be a collector car but might invoke some comments like 'Saab - what is that?'
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Re: no one here [stmss] by jchan2
Jan 06, 2006 (9:22 pm)
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Replying to: stmss (Jan 05, 2006 11:18 am)

Might as well. How much more per year would it cost to keep it running? Insurance, gasoline, and what depreciation is left. Sure beats selling it. At least now you'll have a backup car.
 
I'm keeping my Civic for the same reason. It's a backup. The cost of insuring it, gassing it up, and whatever depreciation is left doesn't cost much, so why not keep it?
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9-7X by jeffw4
Jan 09, 2006 (11:03 am)
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Just took delivery of a 2006 9-7X. I now have 3 Saabs at home (9-5 wagon, 9-3 and the 9-7X). I believe Saab owners are a breed apart. My first Saab, years ago, was a 900, followed by 2 9000's until my daughter's 9-3.
 
This is a given; they are quirky, have terrible resale value, are tough to maintain, but I absolutely love to drive them and have enjoyed every Saab.
 
The 9-7X, so far, is acceptable. I can sense that this is not a true Saab, better a GM clone, but it still manages the Saab feel. The other cars I drove in the class (XC-90, Toureg, and Jeep) where not as comfortable. The Jeep Commander, 7 passenger was a joke. Forget the last row, you couldn't sit in the second row!
 
You can get "analysis paralysis" buying cars. It still is a "gut" purchase for me and Saabs have treated us well.
 
As I rack up miles, I will update it's performance.
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Re: 9-7X [jeffw4] by jchan2
Jan 09, 2006 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: jeffw4 (Jan 09, 2006 11:03 am)

I was disappointed with the Commander too this weekend when they displayed it at the mall for people to sample out. That second row is a joke, and getting to that 3rd row is awefully tough.
 
The Grand Cherokee they had on display felt roomier. Even the Pacifica they had on display (The dealer is a Chrysler-Jeep dealer) felt roomier.
 
Update us on your 9-7X as time passes.
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Re: 9-7X [jeffw4] by stmss
Jan 10, 2006 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: jeffw4 (Jan 09, 2006 11:03 am)

You can get "analysis paralysis" buying cars. It still is a "gut" purchase for me and Saabs have treated us well.
 
How true. Sometimes you just need to drive the car and if it fits your needs and feels right - go for it.
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2006 9-7X 4.2 v.s. 5.3 by reservecab
Feb 10, 2006 (4:04 pm)
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I am about to lease a 9-7X for my wife. Any advice on whether I should get her the 4.2 or 5.3? The V8's payment will cost me $20 a month more, which isnt much, but will we waste more money on gas driving the 5.3? I would get the 4.2, but I can't stand looking at the 4.2's wheels and think the 5.3 wheels are really cool...not to mention we get the xenons with the 5.3. Any input would be great.
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Re: 2006 9-7X 4.2 v.s. 5.3 [reservecab] by jchan2
Feb 10, 2006 (5:21 pm)
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Replying to: reservecab (Feb 10, 2006 4:04 pm)

I would ask myself if those nicer wheels are really worth sacrificing in terms of mileage on the 5.3.
 
And does anybody really need a 5.3 in a Saab?
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Re: 2006 9-7X 4.2 v.s. 5.3 [jchan2] by reservecab
Feb 11, 2006 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Feb 10, 2006 5:21 pm)

Apparently, the gas mileage are almost the same for these 2 models. Anyone have the V8 and opinions?
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Re: 2006 9-7X 4.2 v.s. 5.3 [reservecab] by jchan2
Feb 11, 2006 (4:18 pm)
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Replying to: reservecab (Feb 11, 2006 1:38 pm)

If the gas mileage is so close I'd probably just get the 5.3 for the extra power

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