Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:23:04 -0400 From: "Tex" <texnospamm101.org> Subject: Re: Things to ask about 2003 9-3 Arc
"Daniel Anderson" <dandersonospamdnet.att.net> wrote in message news:2uGCg.585085$Fs1.440346nospamsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > I'm going to look at a used 9-3 Arc tomorrow, and I was curious about > questions I should ask the dealer, or things I should be on the lookout > for. Ask for the maintenance record...they should have it. If they don't beware. It sounds like it should still be under warranty...in which case, you should rest a bit easier. My suggestion (assuming you're in the US, not sure about other countries)...if you plan to keep the car a few years, and I don't see why you wouldn't want to, get the extended warranty (certified pre-owned Saab warranty). Expect to pay a $1500-2000 (USD) premium for it, but it's worth it....the 2003 9-3ss's are known for problems (being in their first model year). I talked to some of the dealer mechanics (on an off-duty basis), and they said whenever a car comes in under that warranty, it's practically exactly the same as the original warranty. In other words, if they need to call to get an authorization for a repair, it nearly always gets authorized. - tex
