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Re: another question from Saab virgin
Posted by Kathleen [Email] (more from Kathleen) on Mon, 22 Nov 2004 20:19:09
In Reply to: another question from Saab virgin, Lisa, Thu, 14 Oct 2004 21:59:11
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Hello Lisa,
I was new to Saab until May of this year. I bought my 9-3 2001 SE 4dr. In 2003 I believe the bodystyle on the 9-3 changed to the current, non-hatchback style. I've always been attracted to the Saab bodystyle..well most of them..and when I was looking for a 5-speed manual sport sedan- the Saab was just about the only choice. I had owned a Volvo for about 4yrs..and liked the Swedish quaility...however the Volvo(1988) was comparably a tank..even at 16yrs old it seemed more SOLID than the 3yr old Saab.
Sooooo I bought mainly for looks..and after some convincing on this site..for the quality. I believe that in 2002 GM took entire ownership..and parts are mixed now.
My 2001 9-3 SE is a turbo 4.0 engine. 5speed manual. I added aftermarket Saab brand sport exhaust (for sound and 10-15HP increase)I also tinted the hatch and rear 2 windows. Interior is leather. I paid ? I think $17k for it - it had 32kmiles on it. Bought at B&B Saab in Santa Clara. I didn't want a LARGE payment..or insurance or worries about theft/damage..so I passed up the convertible..and any newer models. So...
Branco was an awesome sales dude at B&B Saab...they are biggest dealer in CA according to Branco.
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Posts in this Thread:
- another question from Saab virgin, Lisa, Thu, 14 Oct 2004 21:59:11
- Re: another question from Saab virgin, Anil Srivastava, Sun, 12 Dec 2004 11:42:36
- Re: another question from Saab virgin, Anil Srivastava, Sun, 12 Dec 2004 11:42:23
- Re: another question from Saab virgin, Kathleen, Mon, 22 Nov 2004 20:19:09 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: another question from Saab virgin, Brett, Sun, 24 Oct 2004 15:22:45
- Re: another question from Saab virgin, Radek, Fri, 15 Oct 2004 15:26:50
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