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#444 of 652 Re: buying a Saab?? [jchan2] by saablcp Jul 08, 2008 (6:16 am)
Replying to: jchan2 (Jul 07, 2008 1:55 pm) You got that right,jchan2!!!1This guy takes the time to sign on to the Saab forum just so he can piss on our shoes? Based on the grammar and spelling in his posts I don't think he could afford the car he's dissing! Replies to this message: joeslacker (Jul 08, 2008 6:52 am) stkntraffic (Jul 08, 2008 9:22 am)
#445 of 652 Re: buying a Saab?? [saablcp] by joeslacker Jul 08, 2008 (6:52 am)
Replying to: saablcp (Jul 08, 2008 6:16 am) Well, i didn't mean to raise the heat like this. Just some realistic data for the buyers to stay away unreliable car, that's what emunds for. And here comes another big american, yes, I am not american and I don't need to speak native tongue to afford a bmw or mb. My US company is paying me well here as a 'business analyst' because my ivy mba. I'm sitting here, have my donuts and coffee, run some numbers, then here comes the monthly paycheck that is enough to buy a brand new civic, plus the bonus at the end of the year. I wouldn't call it a wealthy life yet but enough to cover my luxury needs.
#446 of 652 Re: buying a Saab?? [saablcp] by stkntraffic Jul 08, 2008 (9:22 am)
Replying to: saablcp (Jul 08, 2008 6:16 am) He's a troll. Just ignore him, the moderators will kick him off eventually.
#447 of 652 Bringing the Topic Back to What it Should Be... by jchan2 Jul 09, 2008 (1:25 pm)
How's the dealing on '08 9-3s these days? Should we be looking for a Saab Clearance anytime soon, like last year? Sales seem to be waaay down across the board this year for everybody... Replies to this message: themait (Jul 21, 2008 2:12 pm)
#448 of 652 Re: Bringing the Topic Back to What it Should Be... [jchan2] by themait Jul 21, 2008 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: jchan2 (Jul 09, 2008 1:25 pm) Hi all---just joined because of this thread....   I am looking into purchasing a 2008 Saab. Test drove one the other night and it seemed like a great car. Unfortunately the Blazer that I am driving..the transmission is going and I am not sure how much longer I can hold out---or if it is likely that I will see greater deals later in the year. Anyway, I am looking at the 9-3, either the normal or the Aero. From the dealerships around the Detroit Metro area, they are currently offering incentives of 3500 off, I think they mentioned a 500 dollar gas card...and talked about getting financing for 5 years around 5%. I also am planning on using the family and friends GM discount.   Obviously the dealers aren't going to tell me...but is this a typical incentive package...or does history demonstrate that they will only get better with time closer to the end of the year? I also asked and was told that the 09's were probably not coming in until late fall. Not sure if I can hold out that long---but if I can-am I likely to see a huge price drop and big savings packages? First real car purchase that I am making myself, doing the research, etc...would appreciate any advice. Thanks
#449 of 652 Well... by jchan2 Jul 23, 2008 (7:39 am)
I seriously doubt the discounts will be as good as last year, when there was $4000 in customer cash, combined w/ $2000 in dealer cash, so essentially you got $6000 off without too much haggling...   I'm guessing the incentives might go up another round; although if you intend to finance the car through the 2.9% APR program, the 9-3 hasn't had anything below 5.9% on it lately, so I'd pounce. (okay, the GM 72 hour sale was an exception, but the 0% APR only applied to cabrios)   I'd start at invoice minus holdback-ish and subtract all those incentives, then work my way up, although if you're using GM Family & Friends, the price is pre-negotiated so you shouldn't have a problem. Replies to this message: themait (Jul 23, 2008 10:03 am) smu1976 (Jul 23, 2008 10:45 am) jchan2 (Aug 01, 2008 12:05 am)
#450 of 652 Re: Well... [jchan2] by themait Jul 23, 2008 (10:03 am)
Replying to: jchan2 (Jul 23, 2008 7:39 am) I glanced at this Luxury Motors dealership over near Chicago---I guess I need to do more research into them...but with them being about 2-4K less than local dealers in the Detroit area...does anyone know if they also go along with Saab incentives...like the 3K or the financing rates?   Thanks for the info jchan Replies to this message: smu1976 (Jul 23, 2008 10:45 am) jchan2 (Aug 01, 2008 12:05 am)
#451 of 652 Re: Well... [themait] by smu1976 Jul 23, 2008 (10:45 am)
Replying to: themait (Jul 23, 2008 10:03 am) I bought a 9-3 aero May 29th that had a MSRP of $37,865, it was a model listed on their website, $30,660 their price, I called, used a MC , put down a deposit and bought it, deal done. Southwest Air to Chicago $80, HM limo $100 to dealer with tip, but at about 3-4K less after I sat there and played the haggle game for 2 hours and this is the dealer I used for service for 12 years, I'm sorry, 3-4K is too much to blow to have a good "relationship" with my dealer. It was just too easy. 5 hour drive, I am home, deal done. All follow up from Downers Grove (Luxury Motors) has been great, follow up from Saab great, invitation to Aero Academy, etc. No problems. New car, 6 miles, also put a full tank of gas it, had me look it over several times for any little scratches. Gave a full in service on all the functions, etc. Largest Saab dealership I have ever seen. Believe me, fine, if not, I really don't care, they sell it what they advertise it with, other dealers can't handle it, maybe its a better way for a consumer to buy a car that may catch on?
#453 of 652 Re: Well... [themait] by jchan2 Aug 01, 2008 (12:05 am)
Replying to: themait (Jul 23, 2008 10:03 am) Their advertised price may have already had all the incentives factored in; I know when I tried to get a price quote from my local Saab dealer last year they said they would discount $4000, but basically they just applied the $4000 cash back on the 2007 models I was looking at.   I would take invoice price, subtract everything, and then work my way up from there; the dealing should be pretty good on Saabs (or for that matter, pretty much anything larger than a Honda Civic) whether you're buying or leasing; the whole market is down as a whole, and from reading TrollhattanSaab, Saab's had a bad year this year.

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