2010 vs. 2008 9-3 2.0 - what to do? - Saab 9-3SS Bulletin Board - Saabnet.com
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Looking for advice. I'm pretty sure I'll be buying a 2.0 convertible in the next 6 weeks. Here is what I'm seeing in the marketplace:
- 2010's on dealer lots being discounted by $9000 or maybe a little more off MSRP. So in the $33-34000 range before taxes, fees, etc.
- not many private owner used cars for sale (really, none in Northern Cal)
- dealers who are buying 2008 lease returns in the 20000-30000 mile range, selling for $21000-22000 - maybe these can be negotiated down to $19000-20000
As much as I hate to buy new cars and take the initial depreciation hit, getting a new one, getting 3 years of scheduled service, getting a full warranty, and having dealer support seems like it might be worth the extra $12-14000 vs. having 1.5 years of remaining warranty, paying for maintenance, and not really knowing how the car was driven/owned.
Or I can wait until a private seller shows up. I'm in no rush.
Any advice for a newbie from experienced owners? Thanks.
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Posts in this Thread:
- 2010 vs. 2008 9-3 2.0 - what to do?, Frank
, Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:22:33 <-- Viewing This Message- Re: 2010 vs. 2008 9-3 2.0 - what to do?, Wendy, Tue, 10 May 2011 19:25:33
- Check here, Delaware Saab, PSB, Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:42:20
- Re: 2010 vs. 2008 9-3 2.0 - what to do?, BlueWhite, Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:44:38
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