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#24 of 653 Reminder by kirstie_h HOST Oct 12, 2004 (5:01 am)
We don't allow salespeople's names to be posted here anyway - just dealership names/city/state.   kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host Replies to this message: jlan1 (Apr 12, 2005 2:34 pm) reuel3 (Apr 13, 2005 8:14 am)
#25 of 653 Re: 2004 saab 9-3 price [kenm08817] by daddyd Feb 15, 2005 (1:00 pm)
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)
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)
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! Replies to this message: mrblonde49 (Feb 25, 2005 6:55 am) kyfdx (Feb 25, 2005 7:10 am) mrblonde49 (Feb 25, 2005 7:26 am) kyfdx (Feb 25, 2005 7:31 am)
#28 of 653 Re: Saab 9-3 or Acura TSX? [hhw] by mrblonde49 Feb 25, 2005 (6:55 am)
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)
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 Replies to this message: mrblonde49 (Feb 25, 2005 7:26 am) kyfdx (Feb 25, 2005 7:31 am)
#30 of 653 Re: Saab 9-3 or Acura TSX? [kyfdx] by mrblonde49 Feb 25, 2005 (7:26 am)
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 Replies to this message: kyfdx (Feb 25, 2005 7:31 am)
#31 of 653 Re: Saab 9-3 or Acura TSX? [mrblonde49] by kyfdx HOST Feb 25, 2005 (7:31 am)
Replying to: mrblonde49 (Feb 25, 2005 7:26 am) mrblonde... that is good advice..   I didn't meant to rag on your car.. I think actual value will be less and actual depreciation will be greater than you estimate... but, that is only my opinion..   As you say, if it makes you happy, that is what counts...   regards, kyfdx
#32 of 653 This discussion by Sylvia STAFF Feb 25, 2005 (9:40 am)
is about Prices Paid & Buying Experiences of a Saab 9-3. If you would like to talk comparisons of which vehicle to purchase, please use the pulldown menus to locate discussions about the vehicles you are considering and asking your comparison questions there.   Thanks!
#33 of 653 '05 Arc Purchased by niikii Feb 28, 2005 (6:44 pm)
for $27,750. Base (Manual Trans.)+ Paint+ Sunroof+ Heated Seats. at Parkfield Motors in Bergenfield, NJ. The buying experience was okay, no complaints.   The car is great!!

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