Hi all
Negotiated for 9-3 Linear 2003 automatic, for $21500. Car has 13k miles on
it and is certified pre owned. Any ideas if it sounds like a good deal? They
give special apr of 6.9%. Also, are there any problems to look for in this
model year. Never owned a Saab befor but always wanted one. Any input would
be appreciated.
thanx,
Leon
pmg - 26 Apr 2006 08:14 GMT
> Hi all
> Negotiated for 9-3 Linear 2003 automatic, for $21500. Car has 13k miles on
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> thanx,
> Leon
People must start to realise that the newsgroups are part of the www. As
such, they are international. When talking dollars or whatever we must
specify where we are....presumably you don't mean Aus dollars?
Pete (Aus)
Leonid Yagudayev - 26 Apr 2006 12:06 GMT
Sorry, I mean US dollars
>> Hi all
>> Negotiated for 9-3 Linear 2003 automatic, for $21500. Car has 13k miles
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> specify where we are....presumably you don't mean Aus dollars?
> Pete (Aus)
jonwtrujillo@gmail.com - 26 Apr 2006 12:38 GMT
Hi Leonid:
I've been looking at the used 2003/4 market too for a 9-3. You should
be able to obtain 3.9% for 3yr, 4.9% for 4yr and 5.9% for 5yr if the
9-3 is certified and warrantied by Saab. What options does the car
have? It sounds slightly high for that year (regardless of mileage),
unless it has a navigation system or every bell & whistle possible. I
was looking at a 9-3 manual tran w/ 18,000 miles in Boulder, CO (Saab
warranty & certification) for $20k negotiated w/ 17" wheels, 6 disc,
sunroof, basically everything except climate control; w/ 4.9% 4yr loan.
I walked away partly for other reasons, but I wasn't sure I was
getting an amazing deal.
Take a look at ebay for a good price comparison (add $1500-2000 for the
certified warranty) and you'll be shocked ($16-$18k). I've owned one
Saab before '92 9000 turbo, it had its mechanical problems but it also
has me hooked. B/c '93 was the first model year of that series, I feel
a need to get the warranty, owners have had very positive or very
negative opinions of that year.
Good luck,
Jon
Fred W - 26 Apr 2006 15:57 GMT
> Hi Leonid:
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> Jon
I disagree. Do not look at eBay for price comparison purposes. On eBay
you are buying a pig in a poke. You will almost always get a car that
has some kind of a problem. Then who are you going to go back to?
Buying a car on eBay can save you money, just like a private sale can,
but buying a car through a dealership, while it may cost a few more
dollars is a lot safer bet.
YMMV

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Jonathan Kaplan - 26 Apr 2006 11:53 GMT
The car price doesn't sound bad, but the interest is high for a "special". I
purchased a certifed 9-5 Wagon (2004) for $24,000 in 2005. It had 18,000
miles on it and 1.9% SAAB financing. I love the SAAB. After three horrible
Volvos (mechanical and electrical problems), the SAAB is a refreshing
change. It has more leg room, more power, and better gas mileage.
> Hi all
> Negotiated for 9-3 Linear 2003 automatic, for $21500. Car has 13k miles on
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> thanx,
> Leon
Leonid Yagudayev - 26 Apr 2006 12:05 GMT
I know the interest is a bit crazy now days in US, Tried thru the regular
banks - they give 8.9 thru 11% with good credit on a used car. So 6.9 did
not sound so bad.
> The car price doesn't sound bad, but the interest is high for a "special".
> I purchased a certifed 9-5 Wagon (2004) for $24,000 in 2005. It had 18,000
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>> thanx,
>> Leon
Fred W - 26 Apr 2006 15:53 GMT
> Hi all
> Negotiated for 9-3 Linear 2003 automatic, for $21500. Car has 13k miles on
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> thanx,
> Leon
Nope. Nice car. Decent price considering the mileage. Enjoy your car...

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Vinton - 27 Apr 2006 06:07 GMT
I bought a 2003 93 last month. 36,000 miles, certified, manual. $18,500.
The salesman implied I could have saved $2000 if I had foregone the
warranty, but that was one of the reasons I decided to buy it - just in
case.
I got 5.75% through my credit union.
I'm loving the car - I have a dead 91 9000 - the transmission went out in
January. In the 70s I had a 96 3 cylinder 2 stroke. It was a great car
too.
Vinton
phraber@gmail.com - 29 Apr 2006 23:09 GMT
I would be happy with such a deal, if only the APR were lower.
That milage is great. Tires should be in good condition too.
You could almost get a comparable '03 9-5 if you'd rather.
Resale value might be better.