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Saab 9-3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: New to Saab [new2cars] by sidv
Jan 17, 2007 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: new2cars (Jan 17, 2007 6:34 pm)

I've considered all those other cars as well and went with the Saab. It's a better value, especially if you want front wheel drive and are GM discount eligible as I am. For the most part, I think all of those cars are marginally preferable to the 9-3 for various reasons, but not by much and not enough to justify the cost differential. Plus, the Saab is more interesting and unique than any of them.
 
I am on my second Saab (07 9-5) and have to say that reliability problems (primarily electrical glitches) with my first Saab (04 9-3) very nearly made it my last Saab as well. I really did like the car however and for the money in my circumstances it was the best choice with no regrets.
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Re: New to Saab [new2cars] by crzycool22
Jan 21, 2007 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: new2cars (Jan 17, 2007 6:34 pm)

Just picked turned in 2005 9-3 lease and picked up a 2007 9-3 in Titan Gray, Manual, Cold Pkg, Sunroof, 10k miles/year. $326 per month - $731 out of pocket. (Includes 1st month and fees)
residual $20,742 - 71%
 
Good luck
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Re: New to Saab [new2cars] by tjsaab
Feb 01, 2007 (4:34 pm)
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Replying to: new2cars (Jan 17, 2007 6:34 pm)

I actually considered each of these vehicles. Thought the TL was nice but "soul-less", adored the Infiniti was was put off by the negotiating experience. All things (MSRP) considered, I probably would have bought the BMW(it was a 325xi). Incentives and performance kapt bringing me back to the Saab. Truth be told, I also got $10k off the sticker of $36.5k on an '06 SportCombi Aero, plus a great trade-in off of my tried-and-true Ford Escape.
Y'know, I haven't looked back. I would easily do it again -LOVE the Saab! Really quick (as fast as the Infiniti), better interior and features as the BMW. Can't recommend it enough. Go for it!
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Excess Wear Charges by crzycool22
Feb 07, 2007 (6:30 pm)
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Anyone have experience with SAAB overcharging on Excess wear at lease end. I spoke with the lease-end department and the woman in Akansas was the rudest person I have ever dealt with when I questioned some of the charges. $300 for a lightly scratched bumper and as small crack in Spoiler under front bumper.
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Re: Excess Wear Charges [crzycool22] by mcclearyfl
Feb 08, 2007 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: crzycool22 (Feb 07, 2007 6:30 pm)

The "woman in Arkansas" was repeating what the dealer reported, and your real argument is with that dealer.
 
A few years ago we turned in a 9-3 after a 4-year lease, and leased another 9-3. The first 9-3 was in very good condition, and well under the mileage limit, but we got a bill for $560 for "damaged bumpers". Well they certainly weren't damaged when we turned the car in, but we had failed to take the mandatory photos that would have repudiated this evaluation. We negotiated to $450, but were effectively taken to the cleaners. Our status as loyal 9-3 lessees cut little ice!
 
I had a similar situation with a Buick Regal. Several months after turning in this leased car I received a phone call from GMAC seeking information. In the course of this rather strange phone conversation the GMAC rep let drop the mileage figure that had been reported by the dealer - a whopping 20K more than was on the vehicle when I turned it in. Fortunately I had the lease termination documents that clearly showed the correct figure. I never did find out whether GMAC determined what the dealer had been up to.
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Re: Excess Wear Charges [mcclearyfl] by crzycool22
Feb 08, 2007 (3:38 pm)
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Replying to: mcclearyfl (Feb 08, 2007 3:21 pm)

I will admit there were scratches and I cannot confirm the cracked bumper, but they showed pictures of the inspection in the report. I doubt it was the dealer, but it could be - not sure what to do. I am thinking of taking this way up to the top. I may even call Dateline. The damage was really, really minimal. I've leased cars before with much more damage and was not charged. I think SAAB "rakes" people - I will never, ever lease or buy a SAAB again.
 
Can anyone help? Or does anyone know who to call at SAAB or those GM folks who can't seem to make a profit.
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Re: Excess Wear Charges [crzycool22] by mcclearyfl
Feb 11, 2007 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: crzycool22 (Feb 08, 2007 3:38 pm)

I certainly hope your skills in dealing with Saab Leasing are superior to mine!
 
I finished up purchasing the second 9-3 that I mentioned in post #291. The car is now 5+ years old, and has been a first class performer in all respects. Aproximately 5 weeks after I had sent my certified check I received the necessary documents permitting me to register the car in Illinois, but Saab dated the purchase as the same date I had sent the payment. Illinois promptly charged me a surcharge for "late registration" following an ownership transfer.
 
I successfully appealed the surcharge, but the effort involved was hardly worth the savings.
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Re: Finally joined the ranks [clancurry] by sajix
Feb 12, 2007 (10:58 am)
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Replying to: clancurry (Jan 16, 2007 7:18 pm)

Does the GMCard now work for Saab? I have 1200 on my GMCard I was going to use for a Tahoe until Gas popped from 1.50 to now (this is a few years old now obviously).
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9-3 Aero 2007 purchase by damian67
Mar 08, 2007 (4:23 pm)
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Purchased in the northeast:
2007 9-3 Aero
Cold Weather package
Touring Package
Automatic Transmission
Titan Grey
 
Price: 34,850 before taxes and any incentives.
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9-3 60th Anniv Lease by realhawker
Mar 12, 2007 (6:30 am)
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Got a few lease quotes around the same price for a 9-3 60th anniversary with cold weather package, auto and moonroof
 
27 months
$320 a month
$1000 cap cost reduc.
 
Only about $25 a month more than a 20,000 msrp Nissan altima...
 
easy choice!

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