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2008 GTI VS 2007 SAAB 9-3 - READ ONLY

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#6 of 8 Re: 2008 GTI VS 2007 SAAB 9-3 [tagj4] by nwabill

Sep 12, 2007 (11:09 pm)

Replying to: tagj4 (Sep 09, 2007 9:50 pm)
We got the 9-3 Anniversary Edition w/ cold wx, auto and moonroof for the 26,700, but really 27,700 because of a return lease gmac purchase 1,000 cash back. Basically, in Detroit anyone can get the supplier price and all the dealers have the same configuration as we ordered. I would recommend calling around, be upfront with the price you want to pay and get an honest salesman (if you can find such a thing). Good luck, we love our Saab so far.

#7 of 8 Re: 2008 GTI VS 2007 SAAB 9-3 [nwabill] by funkbot

Dec 28, 2007 (2:30 pm)

Replying to: nwabill (Sep 12, 2007 11:09 pm)
Just got an 2008 9-3 2.0t with cold weather, sunroof, premium pkg,, basically everything but the navicomp. I did pretty well (26,1000) due to a trade-in and some discounts. I thoroughly enjoyed driving the 2007, but was sold on the 2008 due to it's exterior changes (love that light bar).
 
If you can get the GM employee pricing, Saab's are an excellent vehicle for the price. (don't ask, i don't have the ability to give out codes.)

#8 of 8 Re: 2008 GTI VS 2007 SAAB 9-3 [craigp1] by umpark3

Dec 26, 2008 (1:01 am)

Replying to: craigp1 (Aug 30, 2007 10:41 am)
I guess you like cars with personality and less concerning about reliability.
Both cars have never been praised in reliablity.
But Saab tend to luz its value quicker than GTI since its under GM.
Considering this, you might wanna get used Saab with good care (hard to find but worth to find). You gonna save several thousand dollars easily with used Saab.
Another point is that GTI is newer model. For Saab until 2007 model, 9-3 is old model from 2003. The ride and sporty feeling is very subjective thing to choose. In my experience, Saab is very good car to ride but not sporty as GTI. DSG was fun but fun always fade away sooner or later if you really don't need it. (DSG on GTI is not like Ferrari's paddle shifter)
If I am you, I will go with Saab. Only because it is rarer on the road.
Woops.... this is kinda old post...
But I am leaving this just for people who visit to find some advise.

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