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2009s are going cheap and fast...

by johcha1 on Thu Nov 05 08:43:03 PST 2009

Herb Chambers Saab in Boston just had an awesome two day "sale" this past weekend. $10K off every new Saab. I bought a 9-3 2.0T XWD 6speed manual with a MSRP of $37,170 for $27,170 including destination (+$450 dealer prep, reg and 6.25% MA state tax). There is no AWD car in this class that can be had at that price, period! Absolutely LOVE the acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear. No turbo lag at all. Handling is nimble, precise and no oversteer at all. Bring on winter!

Re: Opinions on used 9-3 Convertible [kyfdx]

by jayrider on Mon Nov 02 05:57:36 PST 2009

The lower miles one is 3-4k more so that is a consideration. You could negotiate hard on the car -- november isn't convertible month in ohio. If you don't put too many miles per year, keep the car maintained/clean -- 3-4 years from now you could fetch a decent return in trade if you do it in june. Otherwise keep it for 100k plus. Saab's have a rep for some electrical stuff but the drive trains are solid. Bottom line -- if the extra $ is not going to stretch you financially -- go for the low miles one. If you have any concerns in that regard -- you might wait til dec 31st and see what kind of deal will work for either of them. ;)

Re: Opinions on used 9-3 Convertible [kfish2]

by kyfdx on Sun Nov 01 13:56:12 PST 2009

I think the Solara is a fat, ugly pig.... I'd get the Saab, even if it cost more.. :) There seems to be a decent selection of '07/'08 Saabs.. Don't restrict yourself to Columbus, if looking for a used car... I know the L-M dealer in Cincinnati always seems to have a couple for sale..

Opinions on used 9-3 Convertible

by kfish2 on Sun Nov 01 07:55:18 PST 2009

We've decided to get a convertible and are down to a 2006 or 07 Solara SLE (reliable but a bit boring) or a 2007 9-3 2.0T. I'm looking at two nice 9-3's, both have similar options: - white, with 17K miles, 16'' wheels - dealer asking $21,000 - metallic gray, with 40K miles, 17'' wheels - dealer asking $16,900 both are in outstanding shape - interiors appear like new, good tires, drive fine, clean carfax. Both were lease returns. Opinions on the local Saab dealer (MAG) are mixed. But we have several very good local independent shops. A comparable Toyo would be 20-25k. What do you think?

SAAB 9-3

by dedatkim on Sun Nov 01 04:36:44 PST 2009

Thanks that is what I thought. I have been looking at the 2010 Subaru Legacy. Test drove it yesterday. It was a smooth ride. I am going to let me lease run out and get the Subaru. i enjoy the Saab a lot. However, I feel they are ripping me off. For that price I can have a 2010. Thanks for confirming for how I already felt. Great forum!!!

Re: 9-3 [dedatkim]

by phuckhead on Sat Oct 31 11:45:54 PDT 2009

The dealer probably doesn't want your car back, they just want to squeeze some more $$ out of your pocket. Saab has a low market share and is in a weak postion market wise now, depite trying to tout themsleves as a prieum brand like BMW or Audi they just can't command the kind of $ those cars do. Check out the Edmunds TMV on the car and offer to buy it for the trade in-value. Depending on your original lease terms I'm sure they'll still be making some money, and they don't have to worry about re-conditioning they car for resale. Also check finance terms through multiple lenders, I just got a 72 month loan from my credit union for 3.99%, the dealers was 6.99%. I plan on paying it off early, but the flexibility of low payments is a +.

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