Date: Sat, 07 Nov 98 08:52:46 edt From: Bwitchinnopsam.net Subject: Re: 9-3 $$$$$
Thanks for the info. very insightful. Please let us know what you decide on. Linda <maxmavennopsamport.com> writes: > I am considering an Infinity G20T (about 24K loaded), BWM 323I (33K loaded), > or a mint Saab 900SE 1998 16k miles for about 20k. There is also a new 9-3 > base model with leather and sunroof for about 29k. > > I really want the 9-3 Saab SE, though not for 34k. There is another issue, > Saab is "slowing down" and I wonder if they will be still in business in 5 > years? Saab also has a good reputation for fun, though low scores for upkeep > > and problems. Saab is different how they do business in the USA and there are > > fewer dealers to support the product. I also heard Saab has lost money making > > cars and I would hate to buy a new Saab only to learn that they have "pulled > out" of the USA market. > > The Saab 9-3 SE is way over priced compared to the competition. A little over > > priced I can deal with. Too much and I buy something else. Saab needs to > give incentives to new buyers to buy, based on what is available elsewhere. > > I have received several emails to support this. People like Saab cars. They > have purchased other makes do to new pricing, upkeep, and the lack of rebates > and incentives. Though the retail prices have remained steady, there are no > rebates or 5-8% incentives anymore. The dealers are stuck selling cars at > retail. > > Max > > Bwitchinnopsam.net wrote: > > > just interested....what are the other makes > > you're comparing ? > > Linda > > > > <maxmavennopsamport.com> writes: > > > > > I just got a "quote" for a new 9-3 SE 5-speed (200hp, new cup holder) of > > > $33,800. > > > > > > Are they nuts? This is another $1,300 more than current suggested > > > retail. > > > > > > World market for cars is down and most other dealers are "dealing". > > > Saab (or the dealer) just raised prices? > > > > > > Sure the Saab is a great car. I am a first time buyer, above average > > > income, and I am not cheap. I shop value, not only price. But after I > > > pay for a CD player and a few extras for a 9-3 Saab, the price will be > > > near 35k. I can spend $11,000 less and get less, but not 11K less in > > > value. I can spend a few more thousand and get alot more. Does Saab > > > know that there is competition? > > > > > > I have picked out a few cars to buy, one a few thousand more, and one a > > > whole lot less than the Saab. I buy value and compare what I can get > > > for my money. Saab is a good car. I would like to buy it. In > > > Portland, Oregon (USA), prices paid are near suggested retail, and you > > > wait 6-8 weeks to get a car. Dealer inventories in Portland are low on > > > the 9-3 and pretty good on the 9-5. Competition for other cars makes > > > is so is much better and there is NO wait. If I buy another make, I > > > doubt Saab will ever be a car in my future. > > > > > > I will be calling Saab customer service in Norcross, Georgia > > > (1-800-955-9007) to find out more. > > > > > > Max > > > "Perhaps, maybe, depending, a new Saab owner, otherwise not" > > > > > > > > > > > > Bwitchinnopsam.net wrote: > > > just interested....what are the other makes > > you're comparing ? > > Linda > > > > <maxmavennopsamport.com> writes: > > > > > I just got a "quote" for a new 9-3 SE 5-speed (200hp, new cup holder) of > > > $33,800. > > > > > > Are they nuts? This is another $1,300 more than current suggested > > > retail. > > > > > > World market for cars is down and most other dealers are "dealing". > > > Saab (or the dealer) just raised prices? > > > > > > Sure the Saab is a great car. I am a first time buyer, above average > > > income, and I am not cheap. I shop value, not only price. But after I > > > pay for a CD player and a few extras for a 9-3 Saab, the price will be > > > near 35k. I can spend $11,000 less and get less, but not 11K less in > > > value. I can spend a few more thousand and get alot more. Does Saab > > > know that there is competition? > > > > > > I have picked out a few cars to buy, one a few thousand more, and one a > > > whole lot less than the Saab. I buy value and compare what I can get > > > for my money. Saab is a good car. I would like to buy it. In > > > Portland, Oregon (USA), prices paid are near suggested retail, and you > > > wait 6-8 weeks to get a car. Dealer inventories in Portland are low on > > > the 9-3 and pretty good on the 9-5. Competition for other cars makes > > > is so is much better and there is NO wait. If I buy another make, I > > > doubt Saab will ever be a car in my future. > > > > > > I will be calling Saab customer service in Norcross, Georgia > > > (1-800-955-9007) to find out more. > > > > > > Max > > > "Perhaps, maybe, depending, a new Saab owner, otherwise not" > > > > > > > > >
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