Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 14:38:38 GMT From: Bob <uctraingDESPAMnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: 1999 Saab: Low Resale Value???
On Sun, 11 Aug 2002 23:40:03 -0400, Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> wrote: >Saabs never held their resale value, like other cars in their class. >There have been several theories, The most important fact (not theory) is that they often sell new for 4-5K off the MSRP. Compare apples to apples and the depreciation on the Saab is not bad compared to similarly priced cars. Add in the fact that Saabs are seen as a little odd, reducing the demand and therefore the price. Also consider that Saab does not typically jack "new" prices from year to year as some automakers do. When the manufacturer increases the price of the new models by thousands of dollars, they drag up the price of the used models along with them. >This "feature" should be a good one for the buyer of a previously >owned Saab. Exactly ! >Beware of any lease car, as there maybe a tendency to ignore or stretch >out maintenance windows Yeah, but, lease owners are being held to strict terms these days by the leasing company, most receive the required factory maint along with all the official stamps in the book. So, off-lease can be a great deal. I'd *highly* recommend buying a car with some remaining (4/50) factory warranty. Saab is very good, IMHE, repairing anything that is wrong under the warranty and you can make sure everything is ship shape before the warranty runs out. Bob
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