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#448 of 653 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 653 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 653 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 653 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 653 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.
#454 of 653 2008 9-3 2.0T SportCombi by barney888 Oct 09, 2008 (4:51 pm)
I'm picking up this car in San Francisco on Saturday. It has: Bose audio, 17" wheels, Cold Weather Package, moonroof, auto trans. The dealer quoted $27,709. As near as I can figure, the MSRP is about $34K. I'm getting a good deal on my trade-in, too. Buying it at Ellis Brooks Auto Center.
#455 of 653 2008 Aero Pricing by alfaracer Oct 16, 2008 (5:12 am)
Any information or experience on current pricing of 08 Aeros? Saab site shows $5500 off MSRP. Are dealers going well below that? The 09s are starting to hit the lots, I would think pricing on 08s would start to get agressive. Thanks! Replies to this message: bhggnbthm (Oct 16, 2008 8:22 am) alfaracer (Oct 16, 2008 4:28 pm)
#456 of 653 Re: 2008 Aero Pricing [alfaracer] by bhggnbthm Oct 16, 2008 (8:22 am)
Replying to: alfaracer (Oct 16, 2008 5:12 am) I was haggling with one the other day trying to get him to budge off more than that number. It didn't seem like he was willing to negotiate too much less than the $5,500. And with that they're quoting a pretty agressive rate if you're looking to finance through GM......he had it at 6% + for 60 months from what I could gather. Funny thing was he had about 40 some 2008's (Combined Aero and Sport) on the lot. Dealer just 30 minutes up the road from him had another 25. I would assume they'll start getting a little more agresive at the end of this month?   Let me know what you hear though. I'm hoping to do something in the next 30 days. Replies to this message: alfaracer (Oct 16, 2008 4:28 pm)
#457 of 653 Re: 2008 Aero Pricing [bhggnbthm] by alfaracer Oct 16, 2008 (4:28 pm)
Replying to: bhggnbthm (Oct 16, 2008 8:22 am) Thanks for the information. Suppose it depends on if some of the 5500 is coming out of the dealer's profit margin.   I did just drive an 08 Aero XWD, MSRP $40,050. Minus the $5500 would be $34,550. Dealer quoted $32,275 by email the day after my drive, I am in the Philadelphia area.   I also hope to do something in 30-45 days. Seems like the time is right if you want a Saab. I'll post my experiences when I try to purchase. Good luck with yours!   BTW, the XWD was a blast to drive!

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