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#4 of 43 European Delivery by gjl3 Nov 10, 2003 (9:03 am)
I have not done this recently; but did it on my 1995 900. It was wonderful, we picked the car up at the factory and toured Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland before dropping it off in Frankfurt. Aside from the very high end hotel near the factory, there was a program to get a good discount at other Relais & Chateaux type hotels. There was no negotiation on the price. I wanted to do it on my 2003 9-3SS but the program was not yet available on the new model when I bought it.
#5 of 43 Customization by dafohosmen Nov 10, 2003 (11:19 am)
I just got off the phone with a Saab customer service representative who attempted to explain to me how the cutomization of my future vehicle would work if I utilized the european delivery program.   She said that even though I am picking up the car in Sweden, the car is still built to U.S. specs and thus only options that are available to U.S. buyers would be available to me.   I think she was mistaken, but input from other would be appreciated. For instance, there are two other options for sport seats on the 93 Aero in other countries, as well as a turbo diesel engine. I want to know if I can purchase things like that. I dont necessarily want those things, just to know if I have access to them.   Also, has anyone heard if they are bringing back 0% financing?
#6 of 43 Customization by GBrianK Nov 10, 2003 (2:33 pm)
Hey there.... What I meant by extra options were aftermarket stuff... On the model I have, there were extra cupholder slots in the doors. You couldn't get the attachments here in the US but could in Sweden.   As for the diesels, they are Euro spec'd...not for the US market. Equip the vehicle as you would a US car and if you want the extras such as hood protector, etc... get it in Sweden. You get the stuff a little cheaper and there is no tax (if I remember correctly).   On to my car decision, have you driven the previous SAAB 9-3? It had flaws, wasn't as sporty but it was RELIABLE and had CLASSY materials. I have driven a couple of the new 9-3's and am just not impressed. Not to mention, one of the cars I had stalled on a busy street. Scared the living daylights out of me.   My SmartBuy terminates next March so I am still shopping. I like the 2004 TL, 2004 Accord and the 9-5.
#7 of 43 previous 9-3 by dafohosmen Nov 12, 2003 (11:51 am)
What do you mean by a previous 9-3? 2003, or like 1999? I have only driven the 2003 Arc manual and a 2004 Aero Manual. All of the stalling problems I have heard of relate to the automatic transmission. I have also seen very good reports about the cars safety and dependability. I am a pretty big fan of the car right now, and being able to take advantage of the delivery at the factory is just icing on the cake. It should be great fun and maybe I will start to get all of my future cars that way.
#8 of 43 Saab European Delivery by lcp1 Nov 13, 2003 (12:21 pm)
The main negatives regarding Saab I.D.S.delivery that most prospective buyers are not aware of:  First and foremost-you can not use any of the dealer subsidized programs-purchase pricing subsidies,leasing or financing programs(such as 0% financing.Secondly,after returning to the U.S. your car will not be at your providing dealer for anywhere from 6-8 weeks(shipping time from Sweden)  Finally and often the killer---payment in full has to be made in full 30 days before delivery ruling out any type of conventional auto financing or leasing options.This makes the car in most cases either a cash or equity line of credit purchase.This is because a lien cannot be entered until time of vehicle registration which will not occur until after that 6-8 week shipping period
#9 of 43 Payment in Full, Two Months Upfront by blockislandguy Nov 13, 2003 (7:10 pm)
Lcp1, nice post. How though do the other car manufacturers do it? Surely, the overseas delivery program must get around this somehow. Leasing?
#10 of 43 Answer... by GBrianK Nov 13, 2003 (10:21 pm)
By previous generation, I mean the 1999-2002 9-3's. As for Euro pickup, yes 100% finance is expected on the day you pick up the car UNLESS you finance thru SAAB Financial Services. If you chose SFSC, there is a "delayed" payment of sorts that SAAB has figured out. For greater detail you would have to contact them.   Pickup in Sweden or purchase in the USA, either way you are getting a good deal. Here in the US, you get cash incentives.... In Sweden, you get around invoice + travel expenses....
#11 of 43 more on Euro delivery by lcp1 Nov 17, 2003 (12:22 pm)
Unfortunately GBrianK you are incorrect regarding financing options for Euro delivery thru S.F.S.C. None are available(I called them).The crux of the problem has to do with the lien registering the car as collateral for the note which has to be done at the time of vehicle registration in your state of residence As we already discussed, payment and stateside delivery/vehicle registration may be as much as 3 months apart. there is no way for the lending institution to secure their note during this period.
#13 of 43 Saab European Delivery - 2004 by cubby5 Jan 19, 2004 (6:25 am)
I asked that this discussion be reopened, as we are considering buying a 2004 9-5 Linear Sport Wagon through this program.   Has anyone purchased a car through this program lately? I have the same question as Dafohosman: can you negotiate the price - the deal now is 9% off of the MSRP, but can I negotiate the MSRP?   Second, and I plan to call Saab about this since I've requested information from them on the program twice and have twice gotten their general brochure on the 2004 models, can the travel allowance be used for any travel-related expense? I am planning to use frequent flyer miles to get to Europe, but obviously lodging, meals, travel w/in Europe will cost something, so I would prefer to not use the travel allowance for the airfare.   By the way, I got an email from Saab saying that the travel allowance is now $2000.   Any advice would be greatly appreciated!   thanks

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