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Replying to: snoopy4972 (Sep 25, 2007 6:38 pm) LOL!! My family fleet consists of two 2000 9-5s and an '05 CR-V. The CR-V is almost perfect for what it is -- a Comfortable Runabout Vehicle. It's very easy to drive, very dependable, hauls all sorts of stuff (a 9'5" kayak fits inside) and is economical to own. The awd is terrific in the white stuff. You will also meet one at, oh, every 2nd 4-way stop intersection you encounter. You'll get no admiring glances should that be important to you. The Saab is sporting, reasonably inexpensive to drive and insure, is surprisingly practical and you'll grin every time you look out the window and see it in your driveway. Saab 2wd is fine in white stuff; 4wd SUV's have followed my tracks because the Saab broke a better trail in a blizzard than they could. The Saab may have a few quirks that require attention. Or it may be Honda-like from mile #1. You will not meet its twin at every third intersection. It will draw admiring glances if you keep it spiffy, esp. keep brake dust off the wheels. I'd say the CR-V is the perfect second car. All other things being equal, I'd personally choose the Saab as a primary vehicle, because it's fun without requiring compromises in areas of practicality. |
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I made the same decision between the 9-3 and CRV. The analogy by saabgirl is exactly how I felt. The CRV is a perfectly good car, but it didn't beg me to drive it the way the Saab did. It fits like a glove and is fun to drive. I bought the 9-3 Auto, Anniver., Cold Wx with moonroof last month for 27,700 including 6% tax. That is here in Michigan. I see now that they are offering an addtl 500 off in the Detroit area. All I can say is buy the Saab and enjoy the ride, we only live once 
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I waited too long and all the '07 MT 9-3 Aeros are gone from the Chicagoland area. Does anyone know what the Q4'07 incentives (if any) will be for the '08 9-3 models?
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Replying to: drmorley (Oct 02, 2007 11:28 am) Also, can anyone provide their experience of driving this model so far? Any maintenance issues? Thanks, |
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Replying to: infiqx4owner (Oct 02, 2007 7:52 pm) |
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Replying to: infiqx4owner (Oct 02, 2007 7:52 pm)
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Replying to: nwabill (Oct 04, 2007 7:26 am) Although I want the cold wx pkg, the first one looks a better deal.
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Replying to: infiqx4owner (Oct 05, 2007 3:42 pm) Now....how do I get the Seatbelt2 light to go off when there is no passenger? |
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| I just signed the paperwork on a new 9-3 '07 manual transmission Aero Sedan w/cold weather package for $25,900. | |
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What is the residual on a 39 month lease with 15,000 miles? The car I am looking at is a 9-3 with the following options: Moonroof Package Cold Weather package The price I am being quoted is: Base - 26,214 Moonroof - 1,068 Cold Weather - 490 Destination - 745 Port - 130 Local Advertising - 300 Total Cost - 28,947+500 = $29,447 He is quoting me a monthly payment of $431.79 using a 4.35% rate and a 56% residual. Here are the upfront fees: First month payment - 431.79 Security Deposit - $450 Registration Fee - $167.16 DMV - $5 Documentary Fee - $350 Acquisition Fee - $670 Tax on upfront items - $71.23 Total upfront fees - $2,145.18 What do you think of the deal. Are the advertising and port fees realistic? How about the documentary fee and acquisition fee (that's a $1,000 between them)? Thanks, Steve |
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