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453 messages, Last post on Aug 01, 2008 at 1:05 AM
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I've never owned a Saab, and was wondering - is it was expensive to maintain? Is the dealership the only place where the oil can be changed, and other standard maintenance be done? Is this frequent or rare - and pricy or avg? Does the Saab 93Linear come with the old style belts or the long lasting steel belts? Thanks a million! 
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Replying to: kk2482 (Dec 29, 2005 7:34 pm) The warranty covers “all scheduled maintenance” for 3 years or 36k miles. The service interval is 10k miles and includes a major maintenance cycle at 20k. Even though they use synthetic oil, this seems like a long interval for a new turbocharged car. The dealer said that most people who own pay to have the oil changed every 5k miles. That’s what I plan to do. I wouldn’t take the Saab to Jiffy Lube – I’ve seen them screw up far less sophisticated cars. We have a local mechanic who specializes in imported cars and I trust. I will probably take the car there for some of the oil changes not covered by the maintenance plan. |
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Replying to: kk2482 (Dec 29, 2005 7:34 pm)
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Replying to: chris47 (Dec 30, 2005 8:50 am) 
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Replying to: dairyshick (Nov 12, 2005 9:11 pm) Having said that. I priced out a loaded, except navigation, for $29,759. There is no room for negotiation but since i offered the dealer in PA to come to him from NC, he was going to take off another $300. The document fee in NC is about $400 while the doc fee in PA is only $55. HARD to pass that one up and the SAAB dealer in Raleigh was not willing to negotiate. In any way, I would definitely recommend the military sales program for SAAB. Remember, however, that it is not available on the 9-2X or the 9-7. Jeff |
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| I'm looking at convertibles like the SAAB 9-3, the new Volvo C70, and perhaps the Audi. Any comments on price, fun to drive, reliability, etc. of the convertible? | |
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I would appreciate some commments on the deal I am being offered on the following vehicle: Silver 9-3 Aero Convertible (black top) 2004 (sold in Jan of '05) 18000 miles Two tone gray leather int Multi Player in-dash CD Condition appears to be excellent all round with the exception of some scuffing of the passenger side A pillar and the expected wear of the seats. Carfax comes back clean. Asking price is non negotiable $30K. I am not getting a great price for my RX8 but perhaps it is offset by the price of the Saab. Whatcha think? Thanks
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Replying to: ukjim (Mar 17, 2006 2:28 pm) |
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I just picked up a 2006 9-3 2.0t and I figured I would shoot you guys a review. Pros - It's a blast to drive. I have to keep looking at the speedometer to make sure I'm keeping it reasonable. - Great exterior styling. - From what I read from objective sources it's a very safe car. - I assume it will be amazing in the snow like my last Saab. Nothing like brushing some snow off my car and passing by a team of 4 people with shovels and brooms trying to get an Acura going (true story). - I don't understand the complaints about the stereo, the sound is great. Cons - They replaced the one time leather trim with plastic which is an obvious disappointment. - The leather seats are average. - They could have been a bit more innovative with the controls. |
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