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Considering 03 9-3SE conv garage queen Posted by Frank [Email] (#2509) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Frank) on Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:33:42 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I'm going to look at an 03 convertible with 28k miles, garage kept, dealer-serviced, local 1-owner car. On paper, it sounds like the kind of used car we all dream of. I'm looking for a 4-seater convertible.
I've not owned a Saab, but my sister's boyfriend was driving a 900 convertible, got run off the road by an 18-wheeler and flipped over into a grassy median. And he walked away from it. So when I think about a convertible that will protect my wife and kids, I'm drawn to a Saab.
I know to get a PPI and have the oil pan checked for sludge. I know to check that the top works perfectly.
Owner is asking for over $13k for this - above the highest KBB dealer price.
A couple of specific questions:
- should I be worried about parts availability longer-term?
- is this model more or less reliable than an 05 or 06 with more miles (say, 60-70k), assuming equal maintenance? There's an 05 with the 170hp engine for less money ($11k) with 60k miles and maintenance history.
Thanks for any help or advice.
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