I think we’ve got to be a little more realistic regarding pricing on new vehicles folks. We are not going to see any type of quality in a $16K car and retro doesn’t mean inexpensive. Taking the Mini as the example, the Cooper S (turbo/supercharged motor) runs $22,300 to START, and you can finish it well above $30K with stability control, 17” wheels, leather interior, some fancy electronics and more.

If we want CHEAP cars, the cars we get will in fact be CHEAP. What we really should consider is value for money. I’d say a well appointed 9-3 Sportcombi Aero XWD with a nicer interior for $35K would be good value if it stood up in comparison to an Audi A4 or a lower end BMW 3 series (both of which are far more expensive). I’m talking Canadian dollars by the way and that price is way under MSRP in Canada for the ’09 (which ran up to about $50K – or call it $40K at near death time).

As far as less expensive Saabs go the 9-1 might fit the bill if it ever comes out, and yes it might compete with the VW GTI (which isn’t cheap by any means) but it will not be good value compared to used Saabs, which will always be better value on the low end of the price spectrum.

Let’s be thankful the brand is still around for now and see how it stakes its territory in the mid-high end market (because that’s where they want to play).

Regards,

Theo
2006 9-3 Sportcombi Aero


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• Saab-Spyker Models, Wingnut, Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:33:56
  • Just bought a BMW X3, Pete Saab 9-7 9-3, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:27
  • Re: Saab-Spyker Models, 79-99, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:47:28
    • Spyker was in F1 and Le Mans, etc...., THS, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:12:18
  • How can the 9-4x be made???, moeman, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:34:58
    • Choices to be made, Cloudship, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:46:47
      • Re: Choices to be made, simul8guy, Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:46:51
        • Try the 6 cylinder, No Snaab, Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:56:06
    • It was part of the deal, Mark Anderson, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:58:03
    • 9-3x can/will convert Audi buyers along with..., Theo, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:21:42
      • Re: 9-3x can/will convert Audi buyers along with..., simul8guy, Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:37:24
    • Its ALREADY being produced, Pete Saab 9-7 9-3, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:48:26
  • Re: Saab-Spyker Models, ryan , Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:15:11
    • Re: Saab-Spyker Models, Wingnut, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:37:58
    • Re: Saab-Spyker Models, John Myers, Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:55:17
      • Re: Saab-Spyker Models & Buying Used, Dave Chicago, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:41:16
      • Ultimate Success is growth with NEW customers, THS, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:26:47
        • What would it take to get us to buy a NEW Saab?, No Snaab, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:17:52
          • $16K - I really hope not...., Theo, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:01:41 <-- Viewing This Message
            • Re: $16K - I really hope not...., No Snaab, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:11:24
              • It's a tough position to play in though..., Craig, Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:50:42
                • Agreed, No Snaab, Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:24:05
                • If GM had only taken some of the tech and build...., Theo, Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:28:41
      • John... John... did you remember your meds?, STICKMAN, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:26:49
        • Re: John... John... did you remember your meds?, rico567, Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:02:42
        • Re: John... John... did you remember your meds?, John Myers, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:11:16
          • Re: John... John... did you remember your meds?, James, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:57:17
            • Re: John... John... did you remember your meds?, John Myers, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:28:29
              • It's true, the dealers have suffered most this year..., James, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:48:10
                • The C900 is an icon, No Snaab, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:29:38
                  • Re: The C900 is an icon, James, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:44:08
        • Call it tough love. I think John has a point..., Theo, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:50:09
          • What about the leases?, JMJ in NC, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:49
      • Interesting points but..., Noel, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:03:52
      • Re: Saab-Spyker Models, turbocon86, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:57:17
      • Re: Saab-Spyker Models, dave, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:09:58
      • not entirely true..., James, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:50:20
      • Re: Saab-Spyker Models, kip, Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:16:24

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