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current (trashed) 9-5 owner looking 2006 9-3 Aero sedan
Posted by albany (more from albany) on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:19:33
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Those on the 9-5 board will recognize me and my SAAB story. Just had the timing belt on my '99 9-5 V6 snap, thereby rendering the engine useless.
Dealership where the ruined 9-5 sits now has a 2006 9-3 Aero sedan with 32,000 miles on it. No nav, no touring pack, but does have cold weather package (heated seats, etc.). They bought it at auction.
Window price is $23,995, but salesperson said that was overmarked and should say $22,995, CPO'ed. Car has been on the lot for awhile.
I test drove it, and I am slightly impressed-to-indifferent. I like the turbo 6, enjoy the styling, but found the suspension setup a bit harsh vs. my 9-5. Some squeeks and rattles were heard as well, and the stereo seems rather weak for 13 speakers.
I am going to go back over Monday morning and haggle a bit before heading out to drive a pre-owned Volvo S60R on a competing lot priced in the low $20's.
$23K is more than I'm willing to pay, no question. But I like the car enough to buy for a lower number.
So, here's my question to the 9-3 crowd out there - what's a fair price to toss back given your experience in your own area lately?
Thanks for the feedback and help, and hope to perhaps be joining this board in the near future.
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Posts in this Thread:
- current (trashed) 9-5 owner looking 2006 9-3 Aero sedan, albany, Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:19:33 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: current (trashed) 9-5 owner looking 2006 9-3 Aero sedan, Louis, Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:39:48
- Re: current (trashed) 9-5 owner looking 2006 9-3 Aero sedan, sammy, Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:07:28
- For reference, I just bought a 2006 SportCombi, Sebastian, Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:14:19
- Re: current (trashed) 9-5 owner looking 2006 9-3 Aero s, bach, Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:34:58
- Re: current (trashed) 9-5 owner looking 2006 9-3 Aero s, Ian Glenday , Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:55:32
- Re: current (trashed) 9-5 owner looking 2006 9-3 Aero sedan, EGD , Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:15:05
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