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Saab 9-3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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convertible models by adp33
Nov 16, 2005 (2:29 pm)
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ok, stupid question - did Saab eliminate one of the 9-3 models (the top end) for 2006?
 
2005 was Linear, Arc, Aero, right?
 
(I'm thinking about the convertible)
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Re: convertible models [adp33] by saablcp
Nov 17, 2005 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: adp33 (Nov 16, 2005 2:29 pm)

Saab took the Linear and Arc models and morphed them into one model the 2.0T. Base 175 H.P.engine dropped and replaced by the 210 H.P.larger turbo.Standard equipment brought closer to that of the '05 Arc,incl.power drivers seat and dual-zone climate control.Body colored moldings and door handles also.Audio system power and speakers same as '05 linear with the control and display of '05 Arc.Pricing of'06 2.0T actually lower by $1,400 than an '05 Linear with Premium Pkg.Aero models go back to their traditional position in the Saab model lineup...indicating a Model with a unique engine output...in this case the 2.8Liter,250 H.P V-6.
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2005 9-3 Aero Convertible Best Price by orbit2
Nov 19, 2005 (4:28 pm)
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I have never owned a Saab before, but I decided to buy a convertible, and the Saab seemed to have four full seats. I found a 2005 metallic silver aero ragtop with automatic transmission, heated seats, colored tonneau for $36,000. The MSRP is 46, and the Invoice is 43,900.
 
Anyone know if this is a good deal?
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2005 Arcs by schoup
Nov 25, 2005 (10:44 pm)
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I'm looking at 9-3 2005 Arc's and have tracked down a few in my state and bordering states. Does anyone know what the manufacturer rebate/incentive is on 2005. Some dealers are calculating with $6000 and others $6500 mfr rebate/incentive. Anyone know what the actual mfr incentive is? Most everyone is quoting based on invoice price minus what they claim the rebate is which seems to vary. I'm looking at new cars and not demos but does anyone understand why with these fully loaded demos(4000-6000 miles) many dealers are trying to prices them as if they are new.
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BE WARNED! (Parkfield Saab) by coachbob
Dec 01, 2005 (9:04 pm)
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Bitter buying experience at Parkfield Saab in Rocheller Park, New Jersey. Avoid this dealership like the plague. Manager is a creepy high-school drop out who should have tried out for an extra on the Sopranos. Will do their best to rip you off...BE WARNED! GM needs to cut people like this if they want to stay in business.
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Re: BE WARNED! (Parkfield Saab) [coachbob] by chris47
Dec 02, 2005 (4:55 am)
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Replying to: coachbob (Dec 01, 2005 9:04 pm)

We just bought from Saab of Hunterdon and had a very nice experience. They were very laid back and cooperative in finding the car we wanted. If you go through Edmunds, they will give a very competitive price.
 
Used the GM Supplier discount through my wife's company.
 
With the Supplier discount and the $500 Saab Year End Cash Bonus, we paid about $150 over invoice for a 2.0T SportCombi. I was happy with this price especially since SportCombi's appear to be in short supply right now.
 
Not sure if this would be the case for a 2006 Aero or 9-5.
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I the premium pkg worth it. by schoup
Dec 13, 2005 (7:59 pm)
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I'm going to buy a 9-3 sedan. My big decision is whether to get the premium pkg. The main reason I would get it is the 150W base stereo is pretty bad, the walnut trim I think looks better and pwr passenger seat (is a nice extra but I will never be a passenger). The rest of the package I don't really care about..I could live with out and not miss the : 6 cd changer, xenons, hands free phone wiring, fog lights, remote windows/moonroof, express up/down windows.
 
The best quote $29,500 on MSRP$32,165 with metallic paint, moonroof, cold pkg, premium pkg and $27,500 on MSRP$30,270 with same setup without premium pkg .
 
Any opinions on price and premium pkg?
 
To car_man do you think incentives are going to go up for january?
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Re: I the premium pkg worth it. [schoup] by chris47
Dec 14, 2005 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: schoup (Dec 13, 2005 7:59 pm)

I avoided the Premium Package on our SportCombi. I thought it was a lot of cash for very little value: $1,700 for a better radio.
 
The standard headlights are the best I've ever used. The radio isn't great but we have young kids so it's rarely up loud anyhow. There is very little interior wood in the 2.0T so slightly better wood doesn't mean much anyhow.
 
If you want to spend more money, upgrade to the Aero and avoid the Touring package for the same reasons. The seats in the Aero are spectacular – an option I would have paid for in the 2.0T.
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Re: I the premium pkg worth it. [chris47] by schoup
Dec 16, 2005 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: chris47 (Dec 14, 2005 5:47 am)

I don't really want to spend the extra to get the 2006 Aero but I did find a new(45 miles on it) silver metalic 2005 Aero with automatic, heated seats, xenon lights for $29,967(MSRP $36,595) which is less than the loaded 2006 2.0T which is $29,500 (MSRP$32,165) I'm now thinking about getting the 2005 Aero instead.
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Re: GMS Discout / Service [steve70] by chris47
Dec 19, 2005 (11:27 am)
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Replying to: steve70 (Nov 11, 2005 11:18 am)

The GMS discount for a 2.0T SportCombi was $643 over invoice. Another $500 off for the Saab Year End Cash Bonus was applied so we paid $143 over invoice.
 
Not sure if it's the same for an Aero.

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