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Replying to: jchan2 (Jan 04, 2006 2:44 pm) 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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Replying to: stmss (Jan 05, 2006 11:18 am) 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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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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Replying to: jeffw4 (Jan 09, 2006 11:03 am) 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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Replying to: jeffw4 (Jan 09, 2006 11:03 am) 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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| 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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Replying to: reservecab (Feb 10, 2006 4:04 pm) And does anybody really need a 5.3 in a Saab?
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Replying to: jchan2 (Feb 10, 2006 5:21 pm)
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Replying to: reservecab (Feb 11, 2006 1:38 pm) |
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Replying to: ynotny (Dec 29, 2005 8:04 am) Good Luck with your issues!
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