the neverending car search

[lostntainted]

sooo for the past month or so i've been researching all my car options so i'm ready to buy right when i get back to the states (after test drives of course) i've always had a fascination with Saab since i was a kid in germany.. always liked the uniqueness of them.. anyways.. i'm looking at the 9-3 sedan aero.. they have a really deep discount for military members so it's a big plus to go with them.. i want something classy but fun. my other options have been a 3 series BMW, Acura TL (yikes japanese car!!!) but really i wanna stick close to 30k and not have a "base model POS".. so what do you guys think about the 9-3 aero from both a comfort standpoint and a performance one?? thanks in advance :tup2:

[Agent Orange]

I've always like those.

Sorry to go off topic, but when you returning from the East? Back to Lancaster??

[lostntainted]

I've always like those.

Sorry to go off topic, but when you returning from the East? Back to Lancaster??


that's a negative roger.. i'll be stopping back by in december to pack up my sheeit but then i head straight out to florida... gonna be there for a REALLY long time.. buying house etc...

[lostntainted]

oh and feel free to add this pic to your porn folders... pure sex...

http://avtoavto.ru/LoadedImages/images/saab/saab-9-3-sport-sedan_01.jpg

[mike]

I have heard not so good things from GM's Saab lately, a few guys on here can chime in hopefully that own these things and help out. Look great though

[ColorCode252]

If u want to go for a 9-3 SS, definitely get the Aero with the V6 turbo.

http://www.saabusa.com/saabjsp/about/pr_051212.jsp

A seller in Placentia, CA is selling a 2006 9-3 SS Aero, check it out . . .

http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/class/9-3.html

good luck!

[Bimmer Pilot]

Be very careful with Saab... The best advice I can lead you to is resale value...

[MrFast4Ward]

My mother in law drives a 9-3 and loves it. I thought it was a little sluggish when I drove it, but then again I'm used to my GTI. The ride IS very comfortable, but you won't be turning as many heads as you would with say... a turbo 335

[ColorCode252]

Be very careful with Saab... The best advice I can lead you to is resale value...


Yep, you're right about that resale/trade-in value especially for folks who want to switch brands after a few years or so.

For me, OTOH, that is a steal. ;)

[stevehayes01]

Be very careful with Saab... The best advice I can lead you to is resale value...



Dont let the resale scare you off. The 9-3 Aero with the 6cyl Turbo is the way to go. I would also consider a Sport Combi but thats because i think wagons are pure sex when done right.


I currently have a 2000 9-3 SE HOT and love it.... I know enough other people who have newer SAAB's and have no issues with them at all. Heck my 1986 C900 Turbo with 246K on it barely had issues when I sold it.


When you get back to the states go see Ted Bickler at Saab of Mission Viejo and tell him Steve with the 2000 Scarabe green 9-3 sent you over and he should be able to hook you up some.