Thanks guys for all your input. This is one of my favorite web sites, not just because its about a great car but also about the personalities you "see" here.

Anyway, like I mentioned in my previous post, I had the 2001 9-3 SE for an entire day, which I put over 100 miles on here in Atlanta; really enjoyed the car but just worry about reliability and maintenance cost. The car left solid, handled well, nice peppy engine, the road noise was acceptable but alittle heavy on the wind noise, not enough compartment space but that is a minimal concern. Bimmer, Audi and Mercedes has a "free" maintenance plan for a few years, plus bimmer and audi cover wear items. If the BMW 325is came in a hatch back, well my chose would be that vehicle. I would love to wait for the new audi and saab 9-3 SE but after driving the same car since I left college 12 year ago, ( a wonderful acura integra -over 200,000 miles only one problem steering column leak ) I will find it very difficult to wait another several months, almost a year. I have yet to rule out the 9-3 SE. Like I said I really enjoyed the car, plus the dealership has offered it at $27,900, (manual which I prefer, silver, heated seats, etc.... fully loaded). Also, the bimmer salesperson has a new 2000 323 sport wagon, auto, sunroof, cd, wood, cruise, blue non-metallic and has offered it for $32,000. But I can't see myself driving a station wagon, regardless who makes it. To be honest I'm leaning towards the 2001 325is,(sport & premium package, bose, steel blue or gray, fog-lights). Sales person will let it go for about $35 which is of course considerably more than the 9-3SE($27.9) and Acura TL ($27). I am trying to justify the additonal monies but I'm just not sure if I should. It seems I always, for whatever reason, make my way back to Saab.

Any comments?

• Decisions, decisions Part II, rick_sands, Mon, 22 Jan 2001 12:41:55 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Go for an S4, awesome machine., nick , Tue, 23 Jan 2001 17:18:44
  • Go with the BMW, no regrets, Larry, Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:03:25
  • Re: Decisions, decisions Part II, JC, Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:57:30
    • Saabs at auto show, MJM , Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:59:28
      • Blue shirts?, jd, Tue, 23 Jan 2001 09:19:14
        • manual, MJM , Tue, 23 Jan 2001 10:59:06
          • Check Ebay (n/m), jd, Tue, 23 Jan 2001 19:32:14
  • Re: Decisions, decisions Part II, JC, Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:48:12
    • Lets try this again. The only advantage that BMW has, Anton, Tue, 23 Jan 2001 09:43:11
      • Re: Lets try this again. The only advantage that BMW has, John N., Tue, 23 Jan 2001 16:40:15
    • The only advantage that BM, Anton, Tue, 23 Jan 2001 09:38:57
  • Heavily consider your options <Wait for Lexus IS Hatch>, Fred, Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:41:44
  • Try to get the dealer to throw in maintenance.., Richard P., Mon, 22 Jan 2001 12:51:28

No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.

• Prev by Date: Re: 2000 Base 9-3 | antenna problem, Dean, Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:05:56
• Next by Date: Try to get the dealer to throw in maintenance.., Richard P., Mon, 22 Jan 2001 12:51:28
• Main NG900 & OG9³ Bulletin Board

StateOfNine.com

SaabClub.com

Jak Stoll Performance

M Car Covers

Ad Available

The content on this site may not be republished without permission. Copyright © 1988-2024 - The Saab Network - saabnet.com.
For usage guidelines, see the Mission & Privacy Notice.
[Contact | Site Map | Saabnet.com on Facebook | Saabnet.com on Twitter | Shop Amazon via TSN | Site Donations]

Random Saabnet.com Member Gallery Photos (Click Image)