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#503 of 652 2006 aero auto - thoughts? by pescamaaan Feb 07, 2009 (1:31 pm)
i'm looking at a 2006 cpo 9-3 aero with 13k miles...   dealer has it listed at $18995 and says there's not much room as "they price competitively upfront"   i amthinking 17500 would be a deal...   any thoughts?   i'm having a hard time making a decision after seeing the big discounts on the 2008s though... Replies to this message: jchan2 (Feb 07, 2009 9:35 pm) crs4_00 (Feb 09, 2009 4:26 am)
#504 of 652 Re: 2006 aero auto - thoughts? [pescamaaan] by jchan2 Feb 07, 2009 (9:35 pm)
Replying to: pescamaaan (Feb 07, 2009 1:31 pm) $17,500 is a fair price.   Offer $17,000 flat, then bump up to $17,500, and walk away at $17,750.   You could probably get into a new one for under $30K. Might be worth a look to try for an '08 or '09, which you could get with XWD if you wanted. (2009 V6 models come standard with XWD, though) Replies to this message: crs4_00 (Feb 09, 2009 4:26 am)
#505 of 652 Re: 2006 aero auto - thoughts? [jchan2] by crs4_00 Feb 09, 2009 (4:26 am)
Replying to: jchan2 (Feb 07, 2009 9:35 pm) I paid $17,200 for a CPO 2006 Arc convertible three weeks ago. It does have a manual transmission and 21,500 miles.   Chris
#506 of 652 Re: 2007 Aero 20000? thoughts [jayrider] by nebatuga Feb 11, 2009 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: jayrider (Jan 21, 2009 4:31 pm) This was one of the more interesting back and forth threads in a car forum site I've read in a long, long time. I understand where both of you are coming from. I understand why the multi-dealer site would be such a sensitive issue for someone who works at a local dealer. I could also see how the internet age has made it possible for one mega dealership to have such an impact on markets outside the area. I see the prices advertised, and I sure would use the number as a bargaining tool. As a buyer, I certainly feel the tension between wanting the best deal (on the one hand) and supporting folks who are trying to make a living (on the other). I've seen car salespeople play on this tension before, and it irked me-- this "we're going to lose money if we sell you this car." I actually had a saleperson tell me something about buying his newborn diapers or some such. The good faith negotiating should go both ways.   I don't know what to think. If I can get a 9-3 from the place in Chicago for $26K, and the more local dealership can't go lower than $28K, what should I do? $2k is a lot of money. Not too far different from the tension some people feel about shopping at Wal-Mart. I'm no fan of the rush to the lowest common denominator (dollars in your pocket) that seems to fuel "free market" capitalism, because "externalities" are so easily removed from the picture. I don't think I want a car distribution system that relies on a few mega-dealers, but they did find a way to sell saabs at cost (as loss leaders for other higher profit cars). Again, not sure what a responsible buyer is to do, but thanks for putting the matter out there, even if done with a little edge. Replies to this message: jayrider (Feb 12, 2009 7:35 am)
#507 of 652 Re: 2007 Aero 20000? thoughts [nebatuga] by jayrider Feb 12, 2009 (7:35 am)
Replying to: nebatuga (Feb 11, 2009 6:20 pm) Save 2k on the same car? Easy decision for me as long as they have the model equipped the way I want it. Feel guilty? Donate the 2k to a worthy charity. Win-win.
#508 of 652 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T XWD Sport Sedan offer by casdmg Feb 12, 2009 (8:17 pm)
Premium Navig Auto   Dealer offered me 35857 before tax tags   thoughts? Replies to this message: jchan2 (Feb 14, 2009 6:51 pm)
#509 of 652 Re: 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T XWD Sport Sedan offer [casdmg] by jchan2 Feb 14, 2009 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: casdmg (Feb 12, 2009 8:17 pm) You could probably go a little bit lower: I'd say into the $34 range, although I have found ads with several dealers listing "former GM Company Cars" (typically, Aero XWD models with Navigation) in the $35-$36 neighborhood, so you might want to give that a look...
#510 of 652 Not buying until bailout settled by pescamaaan Feb 19, 2009 (10:58 am)
i've had my eye on a 2008 sportcombi listed at 22,900 with 3k miles (former courtesy car)   until GM and the Swedes figure out what is going to happen with Saab i'm going to sit on the sidelines.
#511 of 652 2008 Turbo X by jerseyguy1 Feb 21, 2009 (12:51 pm)
Local Saab dealer has a brand new '08 turbo X on the showroom floor. MSRP is a touch over $43,000. Window sticker says $37,000. Does anyone have real world prices as to what these beasts should bring? Replies to this message: jchan2 (Feb 21, 2009 11:12 pm) kyfdx (Feb 22, 2009 11:23 am) saablcp (Feb 27, 2009 10:28 am) and 2 more... jchan2 (Mar 04, 2009 7:42 pm) and 1 more...
#512 of 652 Re: 2008 Turbo X [jerseyguy1] by jchan2 Feb 21, 2009 (11:12 pm)
Replying to: jerseyguy1 (Feb 21, 2009 12:51 pm) Judging from the ads I've seen all over eBay and Cars.com, I'd say closer to the $35K mark is realistic, assuming the car hasn't been titled as a GM company car or suffered hail damage, which I've seen some examples of both.   Maybe not exactly at $35K, but definitely closer to $35K than $37.   If you could take it home between $35,500 and $36,000, I'd say it's a pretty good deal. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Feb 22, 2009 11:23 am) saablcp (Feb 27, 2009 10:28 am) kyfdx (Feb 27, 2009 11:51 am) and 1 more... jchan2 (Mar 04, 2009 7:42 pm) kyfdx (Mar 05, 2009 7:59 am)

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