Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 15:41:14 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: FS UK: (X) 2001 Model 9-3SE LPT
Genevieve Brench wrote: > > Of the purchase price-17.5% is v.a.t that goes straight to the government > ,10% is dealer margin so as soon as the car is through the garage doors that > money is lost.At the moment there are extra bonuses to the dealers as Saab > want to run out the old 93 stock before the new model comes out in > September,even Saab are now subsidising all new 93s with 3 years free > servicing.The trade are very cautious about buying late used cars as there > is talk of Saab realigning prices with Europe,which would drop used prices > further down than they are currently. That's also what thought, but my replies are no longer welcome in this ng. Nevertheless, buying the 'old' model at a good price might not be such a bad idea. Buying a newly released model takes courage; there are often 'adjustments' in the light of experience after the first year. On the other hand, the first year buyers gets more attention in the street. > Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> wrote in message > news:3C7D0D66.47985AECnopsamanytime.co.uk... > > > > > > BarneyC wrote: > > > > > > Just to cost it out: > > > (All from Saab.Co.Uk) > > > > > > 9-3 2.0 SE LPT 19,395 > > > Metallic Paint 420 > > > Auto 1,115 > > > Leather 750 > > > Walnut Veneer 45 > > > > > > So by my reckoning.... £21,725 (plus any on the road charges) > > > > > > Don't reckon £15,900 for an 18mth old 14,5k miler is bad at all. > > > > Possibly, but the market will decide. You are right that UK prices > > has gone up slightly, but they now include 3 years of free service. > > Furthermore, since new 9-3 model are lining up for September, it > > should be possible to knock dealers down a bit. > > > > Best of luck > > Johannes