We all want to believe that the 9.3 compares to the 3 series, but I would submit that on price alone, you can't compare the two. THe series is a great car but if you compare it in terms of value (features per dollar), it is very difficult to justify. Many of us are very put off by BMW's audacity to charge in the mid to high $30s for a series. For those who say money isn't issue, I would submit that it is or we'd all be driving 9.5 Aeros, or even M5s. Now, it's true that you'll get better resale on a 3 series but if you keep your car for a number of years and sell it in the right market (no-Dallas, yes-Mass.), you'll do fine. I will admit that the 9.3 is based on an older platform and you can argue that it's showing its age as the C&D article descibes. But I drove both cars before going with the 9.3 and I'll take the 9.3s value over the 3 series sticker shock. Keep in mind to that the higher price isn't necessarily related to the superiroty of the car. Instead, it reflects the market value of the car. And BMWs command a strong market perception, and SAAB does not. If you are looking for outside approval (from your cousin, friends at work, etc.) you're not likely to get it because SAABs are not very popular or accepted. But if you like the car, enjoy its value and be greatful that you're not driving yet another 3 series. In sum, the 3 series (on paper) is a better car but not enough to justify the price difference. Much of that difference is based on market demand and people are crazy for Bimmers. Joshua Harrison

• Car and Driver Review!!!, Tami, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 16:17:22
  • BMW's, Peggi, Thu, 10 Jul 2003 16:32:09
  • Re: Car and Driver Review!!!, Mark, Mon, 29 Jan 2001 16:34:57
  • Car and Driver is realistic, George, Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:14:17
  • Re: Car and Driver Review!!!, jp, Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:32:56
    • Re: Car and Driver Review!!!, Raymond, Wed, 31 Jan 2001 18:37:56
  • Re: Car and Driver Review!!!, Ray, Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:50:58
  • Re: Car and Driver Review!!!, Erik, Thu, 25 Jan 2001 20:21:51
    • Re: Car and Driver Review!!!, Tami, Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:20:33
    • space, MJM , Fri, 26 Jan 2001 08:57:12
      • Re: space, Erik, Fri, 26 Jan 2001 21:24:18
        • those are good comments, MJM , Sat, 27 Jan 2001 11:21:15
          • Re: those are good comments, Erik, Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:23:23
            • Re: those are good comments, adult-free, Wed, 27 Oct 2004 06:16:56
  • ...and SAAB owners are more fun, Mike in Halifax, Thu, 25 Jan 2001 10:02:37
  • Car Mags, etc, Roger (NAWC), Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:09:59
    • Re: Car Mags, etc, TG, Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:17:57
  • Re: Car and Driver Review!!!, rfellman, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 19:21:13
    • Totally agree: jack of all trades n/m, Andrew , Wed, 24 Jan 2001 22:04:44
      • that's the key, jack of all trades, master of none n/m, MJM , Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:18:36
        • The problem with cars that master a "trade" is..., Richard P., Fri, 26 Jan 2001 07:51:18
        • hmmm... I've heard that before!, Andrew , Thu, 25 Jan 2001 23:21:07
    • that was one of the most intelligent posts i've ever read..., modest mouse , Wed, 24 Jan 2001 21:40:03
    • Re: Car and Driver Review!!!, Tami, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 19:35:20
  • Re: Car and Driver Review!!!, JGN, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 18:14:22
  • i did !!! what you're thinking of doing(m), chris g, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 16:48:26
    • Re: i did !!! what you're thinking of doing(m), simono, Tue, 30 Jan 2001 12:13:17
    • Re: i did !!! what you're thinking of doing(m), John N., Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:16:14
      • John N. here is why, chris g, Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:52:19
        • Re: John N. here is why, John N., Thu, 25 Jan 2001 18:00:36
          • Re: John N. here is why, chris g, Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:32:30
    • Re: i did !!! what you're thinking of doing(m), Tami, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:58:12
  • 9.3 Vs. 3 series not valid, joshua harrison, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 16:36:40 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re: 9.3 Vs. 3 series not valid, John N., Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:27:40
    • Sixth place vs. last place, Nevin, Thu, 25 Jan 2001 11:11:32
      • Re: Sixth place vs. last place, Pjoseph, Thu, 25 Jan 2001 11:27:41

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