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thinking about buying a 2000 9-3, need some advice
Posted by BenV [Email] (more from BenV) on Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:07:15
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I think I have narrowed it down to two cars both base model hatches with leather.
2000 9-3 with 40k miles from a dealer asking $9930.
2000 9-3 with 80k miles from a private owner asking $6600.
I am farther along in the process with the private owner. He is the original owner. It was dealer serviced for the most part (the last year or so he has taken it to independent shops). He has nearly all the records except some from the past year. DIC replaced by recall.
I contacted the dealer to ask about records and they basically did not answer my questions and told me to come in (seems like your basic used car dealer, not a Saab dealer).
I need some veteran Saab owner's advice? Would the higher mileage car worry you? Is the lower mileage, dealer car worth the extra $3000?
What should I look for when I see/drive the cars? What should I look to make sure was done in the maintenance records?
If I decide on either car I plan on taking it to a local Saab shop for them to check out, particularly for any sludge.
Thanks for any advice. I have been browsing the site for awhile so I know there are a lot of knowledgable posters here.
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Posts in this Thread:
- thinking about buying a 2000 9-3, need some advice, BenV, Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:07:15 <-- Viewing This Message
- thanks for all the good advice, BenV, Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:38:54
- Re: thinking about buying a 2000 9-3, need some advice, DJ06482, Fri, 4 Aug 2006 04:47:52
- Re: thinking about buying a 2000 9-3, need some advice, MikeN, Thu, 3 Aug 2006 19:37:22
- Re: thinking about buying a 2000 9-3, need some advice, tomy, Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:21:05
- Re: thinking about buying a 2000 9-3, need some advice, RBatsch, Thu, 3 Aug 2006 13:41:13
- Re: thinking about buying a 2000 9-3, need some advice, SeeVTSaab, Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:29:27
- Re: thinking about buying a 2000 9-3, need some advice, Adam , Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:26:01
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