Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 10:34:40 -0400 From: "Kirby Krieger" <FOBARkfknopsamuserve.com> Subject: Re: SAAB vs BMW
Look up the expected maintenance costs at somewhere like Intellichoice. The purchase price is going to be only a small part of the Total Cost of Ownership. -- Kirby Krieger [E-mail address is incorrect. Don't use.] John wrote in message ... >I am in the market for a convertible that is 'highway worthy', has a back >seat and is fun to drive. That seems to limit the options to SAAB and BMW. >I am looking to spend between 10K-15K and want a car that is mechanically >sound (don't want constant repairs) and looks good (i.e. clean and good >paint/body). I test drove a few SAABs: a 92 turbo (5spd) with 58K (asking >price = $11K from a SAAB dealer), a 93 auto with 69K (private asking $12.5K) >and a 88 turbo (5spd) with 100K (private asking $6.5K). Loved the feel of >the cars (especially the turbos) but worried about dependability. > >Haven't driven any of the BMW 325's yet but plan to. Would love to hear >from everyone on the differences between the SAAB and BMW logos as well as >insights on dependability, quality and maintenance costs. Never owned >either brand and need your expert help. > >Thanks in advance. > >
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