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#666 of 685 2009 9-3 aero by 93aeroxwdowner

Jan 11, 2010 (8:08 am)

Just bought the last new 2009 aero sedan available in Houston for $25.9K! Sticker is $44.9K. I've always liked Saabs but the high MSRP scared me off. I wish it would snow here!

#667 of 685 2009 Saab 9-3 Touring $19,900 6 spd by tstrayer

Jan 13, 2010 (7:20 pm)

We just bought a brand new 2009 for 19,900 in the Northeast. We were led to believe that this is about 1,00 below factory invoice on this car. It is black exterior with parchment interior, no other options. Sticker was about 32,000 haggled down to 28,900 then there was the 9,000 GM rebate. We are extremely happy with this deal and were completely willing to give up a car with the moonroof and heated seated for a deal like this.
 
Good luck to all of you! There are quite a few more base models out there.

#668 of 685 Re: 2009 Saab 9-3 Touring $19,900 6 spd [tstrayer] by saab93buyer

Jan 14, 2010 (6:14 am)

Replying to: tstrayer (Jan 13, 2010 7:20 pm)
Hi tstrayer, I am also in northeast, would you please tell me which dealer do you choose? Thank you very much

#671 of 685 08 9-3s and 07' 9-5...?????????? by moniczka777

Jan 20, 2010 (4:25 pm)

Hi all,
New to the board and interested in a newer Saab, looking at 3 different 9-3s. What do you think of these models and listed dealer prices? Thanks..
  
1. 08' 9-3 2.0 33,470 miles listed for $18.249 w/Cold weather package
2. 08 9-3 covertible, NAV, heated seats, 22,407 miles listed for $20,880..BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY GOOD UNTIL 317/2012 OR 50,000 MILES
 3. 08 9-3 convertible, 8,797 mileage, listed for $22500, 4. 07 9-5 2.3T, 18686 miles, listed for $16,551
  
All help greatly appreciated.

#672 of 685 Good price? 2006 9-3 Aero by saabguy914

Feb 08, 2010 (12:20 pm)

$12,500 with 30k miles. What do you think?

#673 of 685 09s gone by seapal

Feb 09, 2010 (8:17 pm)

just bought a new 09 9-3 after the 9k rebate and additional 1k GM loyalty rebate, got additional 2.4k discount to get the last 9-3 wagon off the dealer lot on Jan 30. then saab/GM lowers the 9k rebate to 5k feb 1. but most new 09s are gone. love the car. thanks to all the posters.

#674 of 685 need opinion please - purchasing 2008 aero sedan by robjamell

Apr 09, 2010 (9:29 am)

I have two 2008 9-3 aero sedans that I am looking at. It may seem like a no brainer, but I just wanted to bounce off you well informed guys.
 
One has 13k miles and warranty expires 11/2012. Problem is I cannot see it before purchasing as it is 500 miles away. I can get an inspection company, but not sure I want the car carrier hassle, etc.
 
The other has 30k miles and a year shorter warranty(expires 11/2011), but it has the touring package and is only 2 hours away so I can look at it and drive it before purchasing.
 
I only drive about $8k/year and only need to get about 2 years out of the vehicle.
 
What would you guys do. I am a bit anal about exterior and interior condition.
 
Thanks at ton!

#675 of 685 Re: need opinion please - purchasing 2008 aero sedan [robjamell] by pas914

Apr 09, 2010 (12:00 pm)

Replying to: robjamell (Apr 09, 2010 9:29 am)
First and foremost, what is the asking price for each car? All things being equal, obviously the lower mileage car would be preferable. From whom would you be purchasing (private seller or dealer)? If its a dealer, what sort of guarantee are they providing upon delivery (i.e. if the car is not as described can you send it back?).
 
For what it costs to ship the car, you could consider scheduling a trip to pick up the one thats 500 miles away -- about an 8 hour trip? If the car isn't up to snuff, you've only wasted a weekend rather than thousands of dollars. If it is a clean car, you end up with a much lower mileage car with a longer warranty!
 
Lastly, before embarking on a trip or paying for an inspection, you could hit some of the Saab websites/forums and find someone in the area who is willing to look at the car for you and give impressions (where is the car?).
 
When I was looking for my car, I didnt limit myself by location. I knew I wanted a 2008 Turbo X sedan with manual trans -- not enough around to just look locally. I live in NJ and ended up negotiating with a dealer in Virginia. When we agreed on a price, I went down (about 5 hours away) with a check in my hand and ended up buying.
 
Best of luck!

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