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Saab dealers in the Chicago area
Written by: r34 on Feb 5, 2003 9:35:30 PM
I sent email/fax to various Chicago Saab dealers (including Exchange and Patrick). Exchange gave me better quote. I got a 2001 9-3 from Exchange. I had service at Patrick one time and was very disappointed. It is a combined Cadallic and Saab site. It's liked an old-fashion GM site. Now I always bring my car back to Exchange even though they are quiet far away from my home because it is ... Read More
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cdndriver
Written by: phoenexius on Dec 7, 2002 3:05:31 AM
I bought my 2001 9-3 at 3,000 below invoice just over a year ago (in ottawa). They were just getting the 2002 models in and eagerly keeping the lots clear for when the 2003 came. I suspect that you could get a 2002 9-5 for that much or more below invoice. They are going to be trying to keep the lots clear for when the new one comes as a 2004 ... Read More
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? No Nav coming
Written by: rghessel on Nov 26, 2002 6:13:58 PM
From Edmunds review: With a couple of screens already on the dash, some of you might wonder why a navigation system is not on the options list. A nav system is available in the European market, but Saab has not yet decided whether to offer it in the U.S. for 2004. We suspect that its omission has something to do with limited consumer interest; a J.D. Power survey released last year ... Read More
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good price on 2001 9-3??
Written by: passage on Nov 25, 2002 7:50:47 PM
Can anyone help me with a price for a 2001 9-3??? I've been offered a 2001 9-3 with automatic trans leather heated seats very very clean 28k miles runs clean and sweetily (I think...) for $18,700. This took some doing on my part. The car has 2 yrs of orig warranty remaining; plus 2 yrs/50K miles of certified used saab warranty. is this a good deal? what am I missing? Thanks ... Read More
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Viggen Lease Transfer?
Written by: newcreature on Nov 25, 2002 4:36:28 PM
I lease a 2001 9-3 Viggen 4-door...my sixth Saab. I need to get a new and large SUV (Car Pool, etc) and would like to transfer my lease to someone who will take over payments. Is there a reputable e-based service that facilitates this type of transaction? Details are: Lease through Saab Financial began 1/22/01. 42 month lease ends on June '04. That's 19 months to go. Lease payment is $539.00/m ... Read More
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Saab for Saab
Written by: phollie on Oct 30, 2002 9:37:28 AM
Has anyone tried to sell or trade an old model Saab for a new one? I've got a 2001 base 9-3 half way through a 4 year lease. But I sure would like to try the new one. If you made that move, how did you make it work financially??
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no title
Written by: oldsman01 on Oct 21, 2002 6:01:34 PM
Anyone own or seriously test drive the new 9-3 yet? I'll confess, I'm not a Saab loyalist as I never really cared for their previous styling, but from the pics I've seen, the 9-3 is a nice looking car inside and out. I've got a 2001 Intrigue which I absolutely love to drive, but seems to be turning out to be a lemon. First choice would be to ditch it for ... Read More
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I'm very, very happy with my 9-3
Written by: vigorous on Jul 4, 2002 6:48:53 PM
This is a '99; the car that in 2001, finished tied with a Lexus and two other Japanese cars for TOP SPOT - no faults found - in Which?, the UK consumers association periodical. I you don't believe me, try a search: 'How reliable is your new car?" at the BBC I have 78k km on this car and am enjoying every minute of it. The car has cachet because you ... Read More
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Saab 9-3 SE vs. Passat GLS
Written by: feculent on Jun 11, 2002 7:18:55 PM
I have located two "slightly" used vehicles for sale by private parties. The first is a 2002 Passat GLS (1.8), automatic, leather, and otherwise pretty well loaded up, with about 14,000 miles on it....for about 20K (not bad). The second is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE, manual transmission (I prefer) with about 16,000 miles, similarly loaded....for about 18K-19K. Consensus seems to be that driving the Passat is more fun....but Passat's are ... Read More
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The Replacement Has Arrived
Written by: nyccarguy on Apr 24, 2002 12:30:55 PM
I'm going to pick up my 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH on Saturday. The Prelude will eventually replace my 2000 Saab 9-3 either when the lease is up in December or I hit the magical 36,000 mile mark (At which point my Saab will sit in the driveway until December).
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Chase Lease
Written by: nyccarguy on Apr 24, 2002 12:28:26 PM
I lease my Saab through Saab credit, but my Dad leases his 2001 Infiniti QX4 through Chase. I remember when we picked my dad's car up, there was a clause in the Chase lease that stated that Chase will cover up to $1500 in damages for needed repairs to the vehicle at lease end. The dealer cited that's one of the reasons they use chase as opposed to Nissan as their ... Read More
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snaab93se1
Written by: exlegend on Apr 8, 2002 8:43:05 PM
Sorry to hear about all of your problems. My wife just picked up an '02 9-3SE Saturday and loves it. Why not? All of 100 miles on it so far! I'll admit this is the first car I've ever LEASED, having owned Acuras for the past 15 years, and while they've become somewhat bland, still exhibit near bullet-proof reliability. Hopefully, the problems have been confined to the 1999 through 2001 models, ... Read More
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13 month update with a 2001 9-3SE
Written by: snaab93se1 on Apr 7, 2002 11:18:47 PM
First off all I can say is stay away...no rebate is large enough to put up with this car. You can read my earlier posts from a year ago about all the positives of this car which there are many....but here are the negatives: 1) Rattles rattles and more rattles. And if it doesn't rattle it squeaks, thumps,scrapes and any other adjective you can think of. To give you an idea ... Read More
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Does Saab hold up?
Written by: spider6 on Apr 22, 2002 9:15:34 AM
Ok, ok thanks for the answers. I understand on the opinion on Edmund's Townhall is valuable stuff when considering purchasing a new car. I also understand people tend to voice dissatisfaction over satisfaction more. So does this mean that the complains on this 9-3 represents a small number of people over all? Also, I noticed that most of the people here who are not happy with their Saabs or 9-3s are ... Read More
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hatch seekers
Written by: huntzinger on Mar 28, 2002 6:42:17 AM
Prior to my Saab, I had had a VW Scirocco. As such, the Saab was a pretty big step up in size, mostly for back seat, but also for cargo volume. I spent 2001 looking around for a suitable replacement for the Saab. It went slowly, mostly because of a lot of other commitments which stole my free time. There really aren't that many hatches out the marketplace, although things have ... Read More
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Advice on Dealing with Dealers
Written by: agsoba83 on Oct 31, 2001 8:35:03 PM
I got a quote from Lehman Saab in Miami on a 2001 SE for 26,900, but when i went to see him-- the guys name was Al Vitoria, he jacked up the price to 30k when i told him i wanna lease the car. Same problem with Gold Coast Saab in Pompano beach Can anybody advice on how to go about getting the least price for the car.
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RE: Take the plunge
Written by: snaab93se1 on Oct 7, 2001 11:57:50 PM
Hey dmf000...You are correct the base models have been discontinued and the 2dr hatchback is only available as the viggen for 2002. The 4dr SE has be decontented and the price has been lowered. Some standard items for 2001 are options on the SE for 2002...still after adding all the options back on the list price on my loaded SE will be $2555 lower for 2002. I am guessing the factory ... Read More
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Take the Plunge?
Written by: dmf000 on Oct 7, 2001 5:15:54 PM
Hi, Saab-owners. I understand that for 2002, Saab will no longer be offering the Base 9-3 models. Maybe that's why I found a price online from Carsdirect.com that seems incredibly low - $22.7 for a 2001 Base 3-dr with auto. Is this a good deal? I test drove one and it drove great. I'm partial to hatchbacks, but I noticed, compared to my lowly Ford Probe, that the Saab had very ... Read More
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Clicking noise in rear of my 2001 SE 4dr. w/auto
Written by: dstrau on Sep 25, 2001 4:33:40 PM
Have heard the following noises in my new saab.......(now w/1700 miles a) a clicking/pusling sound when I apply the brakes... b) doesn't take bumps well.......rattles in the back.......(dealer originally installed a few wahsers in the back seat to help the noise.but returned) c) brakes squeak when applied only in reverse....... Anybody have something similar???????? thanks
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New 9-3 SE
Written by: GBrianK on Sep 15, 2001 12:41:38 PM
Hey fellow Saabers! I just traded out my 1999 9-3 SE auto for a silver 2001 9-3 SE manual...What a difference!!! I never really appreciated manual until now! The power difference is amazing not to mention the increase in fuel economy.... I should have gotten manual before, but I guess I needed to learn from my mistake. I was also how amazed at how much the dealer got for my car. ... Read More
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ealtizer..some advice
Written by: snaab93se1 on Sep 6, 2001 8:53:13 PM
I'm getting the idea from your last post that you are not quite yet willing to part with your 9-3. As far as cars that have character like the 9-3 the list is short..but depends on what exactly you are looking for in a car. The VW golf GTI turbo will have 180 hp for 2002 and was a blast to drive when it had 150hp but the freeway ride is ... Read More
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2001 9-3 update
Written by: danielb3 on Aug 27, 2001 11:50:09 AM
Hello, again. I posted a message here back in March when I first purchased my "service loaner" 2001 9-3 and thought I would give the Edmunds.com readers an update. I have put about 10,000 miles on the car so far, almost all of them on the highway, but have had many more problems than I care to admit. In a word, I would sum up my Saab experience as "disappointing". Here ... Read More
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Dstrau done good!
Written by: marshal1 on Jul 3, 2001 7:05:43 PM
You got a great price. Based on your numbers you got the SE for less than invoice minus the incentive. It doesn't get much better than that. The Saab dealers must be really anxious to move out the remaining 2001 models since it appears they are willing to eat into their holdback to sell them. Good luck with the car.
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Incentives
Written by: marshal1 on May 25, 2001 6:09:35 PM
I would venture to guess that the Saab incentives will continue until the dealers sell off all the remaining 2001 and 2002 9-3s. I beleive that the 9-3 is going to be replaced by a new model in 2002/2003. Therefore, although the incentive may continue to go down, as it has from $5000 in January to $4300 in May, it is likely to continue as long as the 9-3s are on ... Read More
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$4300 Incentive in MD
Written by: marshal1 on May 20, 2001 3:27:41 PM
I test drove a 9-3 two weeks ago. The dealer told me a $4300 incentive currently exists, down from $4700 a month ago and $5000 a few months back. I easily negotiated a $24,000 price on a new 2001 9-3 four door five speed manual with leather, sunroof and heated seats. I would have bought the car that day, however, the dealer wouldn't give me what I needed on my trade ... Read More
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Re: looking for Saab 9-3
Written by: snaab93se1 on Apr 6, 2001 9:36:08 AM
I purchased a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE about a month ago. I test drove the base model and the SE... the SE with 205 HP and automatic is quicker and more fun to drive than the Base with 185 HP. The SE also comes with a sport tuned suspension and low profile larger tires which improves the handling dramatically. I owned a 1995 Maxima a few years ago and to compare ... Read More
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RE: UNBIASED ADVICE
Written by: gomer on Apr 5, 2001 6:19:16 PM
Hello-I've owned a 9-5 for a couple of years, though I originally intended to buy the 9-3 (incentives at the time made the price of the 9-5 less than a 9-3SE.) Anyways, the car has been outstanding for me. I haven't spent a dime on repairs, though I have done all of the Saab recommended maintenance. My dealership experience has been very good as well, as I've bought an Suburu from ... Read More
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Almost new 9-3
Written by: danielb3 on Apr 4, 2001 2:03:33 PM
I just purchased a 2001 4-door silver 9-3 service loaner from a dealership in Akron, Ohio. After researching the vehicle pricing on line, I e-mailed the (2) Saab dealers in my area and asked for pricing on the entry-level car. The one dealer couldn't help me, he only had some 2000 loaners available and without the incentive, they were priced higher than new 2001's. The other dealer had a silver 4-door, ... Read More
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NO HATCHBACK???
Written by: dhinchi on Apr 1, 2001 9:27:38 AM
Do I understand your post correctly, floppym? The Hatchback is the main reason I've loved my Saabs - just upgraded to a 2001 9-3 and am already a little disappointed that the cargo area isn't completely flat like my old 900... but NO hatchback at all? The good news is -- should impact my resale value in a positive way!
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disable upshift light in 2001 9-3?
Written by: floppym on Mar 31, 2001 8:33:10 AM
If anyone finds out how to do this, please post. In some Saabs, apparently there is a fuse for it. In 99 9-3's, there is a known wire to cut. But in 2000 and 2001 9-3's, I haven't found anyone who knows what wire to cut, and there isn't a fuse for it. Any info apreciated.
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Sport Exhaust? To buy or not to buy... that is the question.
Written by: dsciulli on Mar 29, 2001 7:57:02 AM
I'm taking delivery of a 2001 9-3 SE within the next few days and am seriously considering upgrading to the Saab sport exhaust right off the bat. All the literature that I've read claims a 7 hp increase. The dealer claims it is more like 3 hp. Does anyone have any insight on this? Also, how does the sport exhaust affect the torque curve? I haven't seen any info. on that ... Read More
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To fsujester- maintenance costs
Written by: mfarmer2 on Mar 20, 2001 6:03:06 PM
I know that www.intellichoice.com offers detailed information on vehicle maintenance costs. It's more likely that you'll find that information in their used vehicle instead of the new ones, since they usually don't have enough data for new ones. If they don't have it for the 2001's, try looking at the 99 Saab 9-3's or earlier. That might give you a good idea for the newer ones. Hope this is helpful. Mary ... Read More
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One Buying Experience
Written by: 4banging on Mar 19, 2001 5:04:51 AM
Just about a month ago bought a loaded 2001 9-3 SE 5dr auto for $28,200, or about $7K less than MSRP. Saabs are fairly popular here in suburban DC, so I count this as a good deal. The TMV clued me into the discount, but it didn't factor in all the options properly (I forget how I deduced this.) This was a NO HAGGLE price that the salesman offered after a ... Read More
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To bg750
Written by: fsujester on Mar 19, 2001 4:45:52 AM
I received the same deal in South Florida, $23462, for a 9-3 5Speed with leather, cd, sunroof, heated seats (not like I will be needing them), etc. They offered a 7.2% financing rate also. What about you? It looks like the manufacturer is giving the dealers a huge incentive to move 2000 and 2001 models off the lot for the upcoming 2002 models. Looks like a good deal. I will most ... Read More
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9-3 SE 5dr buying experience
Written by: 4banging on Mar 12, 2001 9:47:56 PM
Just about a month ago bought a loaded 2001 9-3 SE 5dr auto for $28,200, or about $7K less than MSRP. The TMV clued me into the discount, but it didn't factor in all the options properly (I forget how I deduced this.) This was a NO HAGGLE price that the salesman offered after a test drive and serious interest and intelligent questions were asked. That meant that the out-the-door price ... Read More
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True market value deals of the week.
Written by: pocahontas on Mar 9, 2001 8:20:19 AM
Shopping for a 2001 Saab 9-3? Check out Edmunds' pricing information for the 2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4Cyl Turbo 5M) in their True Market Value Deals of the Week. Good luck. ;-) Pocahontas Host Hatchbacks Message Board
