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True TJ about whatever gremlins may await me, but I never seem to keep my cars long enough to find out. The longest I have ever had a car was my 1978 Rabbit champagne edition from college, had it 6 years. I have been known to trade a car in as soon as 6 weeks (and trust me I have suffered $$$). The car that came in second (as far as ownership length) was my 2002 911 Carrera at 3 years.

I have been trying to sell a friend's 1995 BMW 840Ci for a year now, but no takers. At 81,000 miles and 13 years old, it is still surprisingly tight and looking over the receipts, I don't see much in the way of excessive maintenance. Plus this car has A LOT that can go wrong.

The new 2007 Aero vert I was going to buy would have run me $37,000 with fees. The 2008 BMW ran me $46,000 with fees. To get a comparably equipped 2008 Aero vert, even with incentives, would have run about $44,500 with fees, so I didn't pay that much more, although I could easily have with added options. The next most affordable BMW on the large dealer lot I bought at had an MSRP of $50,500 and they went WAY up to $60k+ from there (If you don't count the $80k M3). As I mentioned before, in the future I will wander the used Saab lot vs the new showroom. They are a much better deal.

I think it's all about buying smart, but I totally agree with the spoiled high schoolers but not much of a contrast from my late 70's prep school parking lot full of Trans Ams, Z28's, 280Z's, Fiats, Sciroccos and TR6's (doesn't that take you back?).

Other than our VW Eos, I have never gotten stopped by so many people wanting a closer look at the bimmer. I actually had a cop walk up to me and tell me, "I was going to give you a ticket...for not leaving the keys in the car". Corny yes, but how often will a cop compliment you on your car? I got stopped 10 minutes after I bought the 06 Aero for speeding and no proof of insurance for that car (yes, he expected me to have it 10 minutes after I picked up the car). And yes, he gave me the ticket for no insurance but let me off for speeding.

Saab still exists in my heart, but I don't automatically default any more.

• I drove the XWD yesterday!, Saabpilot , Sun, 18 May 2008 07:49:20
  • are these now in the US, Louis, Sun, 18 May 2008 18:40:37
    • Yes, both are here, Saabpilot , Sun, 18 May 2008 18:56:51
      • Thanks., Louis, Mon, 19 May 2008 04:10:11
        • AWD is an option on saabusa.com n/m, p, Mon, 19 May 2008 12:53:55
  • Re: I drove the XWD yesterday!, chemosaab, Sun, 18 May 2008 12:33:29
    • Re: I drove the XWD yesterday!, MickSFO, Sun, 18 May 2008 14:20:20
      • Re: I drove the XWD yesterday!, TJ, Sun, 18 May 2008 16:22:33
        • Re: I drove the XWD yesterday!, MickSFO, Sun, 18 May 2008 20:34:16 <-- Viewing This Message
      • Look at the photos I posted...ice blue metallic, Saabpilot , Sun, 18 May 2008 15:27:16
        • Saabpilot, does the XWD Aerp ride higher than..., RPG, Mon, 19 May 2008 11:55:17
          • Re: Saabpilot, does the XWD Aerp ride higher than..., Ned Luce, Wed, 21 May 2008 20:28:23
          • Re: Saabpilot, does the XWD Aerp ride higher than..., phillymb75, Mon, 19 May 2008 12:50:27
            • Maybe, Saabpilot , Mon, 19 May 2008 12:54:27

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