Sign In Join 



Saab 9-3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

653 messages,  Last post on Nov 19, 2009 at 7:04 AM

You are in the Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum. Your Hosts are car_man & kyfdx

What is this discussion about? Saab 9-3, Convertible, Sedan

 


Messages Page 3 of 66
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
...
66
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#21 of 653
Re: 2004 saab 9-3 price [kenm08817] by insureus
Oct 11, 2004 (1:52 pm)
Reply

Replying to: kenm08817 (Oct 10, 2004 8:35 am)

Thats a great deal. Was it a demo or new? Can you refer me to the salepersons name, I want to stop by and see about a similar deal
thanks
#22 of 653
Re: 2004 saab 9-3 price [insureus] by kenm08817
Oct 11, 2004 (4:15 pm)
Reply

Replying to: insureus (Oct 11, 2004 1:52 pm)

The deal was a new car.
It was not a pleasant transaction which was closed at the end of September. I do think you can get a simlar or better deal, even the manager and the salesman said they couldn't do it better than that. BTW, the salesman wasn't happy at all, and I don't think he would like his name posted.
Good Luck.
#23 of 653
2004 Saab 9-3 Arc price by ephemere
Oct 11, 2004 (8:49 pm)
Reply
2004 Saab 9-3 Arc + metallic paint + automatic + sunroof + touring + xenon + cold. MSRP = $36,175.
 
Purchased new off the lot in September for MSRP - $6,485 = $29,690. Fairly relaxed negotiation. SF bay area.
#24 of 653
Reminder by kirstie_h HOST
Oct 12, 2004 (5:01 am)
Reply
We don't allow salespeople's names to be posted here anyway - just dealership names/city/state.
 
kirstie_h
Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
#25 of 653
Re: 2004 saab 9-3 price [kenm08817] by daddyd
Feb 15, 2005 (1:00 pm)
Reply

Replying to: kenm08817 (Oct 10, 2004 8:35 am)

That is a good price!
 
I bought a black '04 9-3 linear in February of 2004 for about $23K. It's a stick and has the winter package and the nicer wheels.
 
I really love the car. Very solid and less trouble that the Audi A4 I owned before. The bummer is that I have to sell it now because my family is growing so we have to buy a minivan....I wonder how easy it'll be to sell.
#26 of 653
Saab 9-3 lease cash by jbaer
Feb 24, 2005 (11:44 am)
Reply
I am in the market for leasing a 2005 9-3 linear and have been told that Saab is giving $2500 leash cash. Does anyone know of this deal? Does this mean you get $2500 off whatever price you negotiate? Also what are people getting a base 2005 linear without any extras for these days? I saw one post for 23k which is about $3k off invoice. Is this the norm? Thanks in advance !
#27 of 653
Saab 9-3 or Acura TSX? by hhw
Feb 24, 2005 (6:05 pm)
Reply
I can't decide between the new 2005 Acura TSX and a 2004 9-3 with low mileage. I'd buy a 2004 TSX but I can't find one in my area.
 
I've always loved Saabs, but everyone I know who's owned one has told me to go with the TSX. Is buying the 9-3 a gamble? Also, since GM purchased Saab, are the maintence costs lower? My sister has a '95 Saab and every time she brings it in to get something fixed it costs her $500+.
 
Any feedback?
 
Thank you!
#28 of 653
Re: Saab 9-3 or Acura TSX? [hhw] by mrblonde49
Feb 25, 2005 (6:55 am)
Reply

Replying to: hhw (Feb 24, 2005 6:05 pm)

I have a 9-3 Arc and am very happy with it. A few minor problems, but with a free loaner when you take in for service, it's not a big deal, Mine is also an early 03 and many of the issues have been ironed out. Very fun car and great highway power. And the safety can't be beat. The TSX is a nice car, but it needs to be kept at high RPM's to make it's power. And I have heard the automatic is a bit sluggish (3300+ lb car, 166 max torque).
#29 of 653
Re: Saab 9-3 or Acura TSX? [hhw] by kyfdx HOST
Feb 25, 2005 (7:10 am)
Reply

Replying to: hhw (Feb 24, 2005 6:05 pm)

With all due respect to mrblonde.. He hasn't owned his car out of warranty or the free service yet.. Or, had to deal with the massive depreciation upon resale...
 
If you are interested in leasing, the Saab is a nice car, and relatively inexpensive... for the first three years, I would even recommend it..
 
But, if you want to own the car, I'd buy a new TSX... the '04s that I have seen for sale, don't come with a big enough discount to make them worth buying.. Plus, some '04s will be two years old in April, cutting down on the remaining warranty..
 
Just my $0.02,
kyfdx
#30 of 653
Re: Saab 9-3 or Acura TSX? [kyfdx] by mrblonde49
Feb 25, 2005 (7:26 am)
Reply

Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 25, 2005 7:10 am)

I paid $28900 for my car almost 2 years ago ($34K sticker). Decently high miles (35K). Private party sale price is currently listed around $20K, depending on the source. Not so bad. Remember, the actual depreciation is the difference in what YOU PAY and what you sell it for. Although every stated resource computes it as a % of sticker. If I compared it to sticker, my car is worth 59% of it's original value. Compared to what I paid, though, that figure is 69%. And in the case of the Saab, you are always getting a lot off sticker. Not so w/ Acura
 
To the original poster, I would suggest a back to back test drive of both cars. Each has plusses and minuses. Buy what makes you happy

Messages Page 3 of 66
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
...
66
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement