I finally am ready to purchase a car besides an economy box. (Currently drive a Nissan Altima, not bad except for the new transmission it received at 62K due to internal damage)
I've narrowed the line down to Audi A4, BMW 330, Caddilac CTS, Jaguar XJ, Saab 9-3, and Saab 9-5. Still a pretty big list. I have test driven the Audi/BMW/Saab. All three are impressive cars with their unique characteristics (haven't driven the 9-5, but the dealer (Sports Cars Specialists in Princeton) had the 9-5 Aero closely priced to a fully loaded 93ss Vector). As I plan to keep this car for years (10+) I want to make a purchase of a car that would transcend over shifts but would also be extremely reliable, as I drive about 20K a year.
I am 27 years old, single (and will probably remain that way, no prospectives) who has a very good job (hence the purchase of a nice car) and enjoys the outdoors. I live literally in the land of BMW, Mercedes and SUV's, more of them per capita here than anywhere else i've seen, Flemington NJ. As I like the outdoors, I will purchase a roof rack regardless of the car for both my Mountain bikes/kayak, will not consider a SUV nor wagon.
As I know this BB will be biased toward Saabs I am asking for an honest opinion. I really like the 93SS. But after speaking to several people, reliability became an issue.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Phil


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• Advice on New car purchase:(long), Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 11:32:08 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Top 3 are 330, 9-3 Vector and 9-5 Aero Wagon, IMHO, Hood, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 16:36:03
  • Let the gang here know your final decision! n/m, Allen K, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 20:34:19
    • I will. Thank you all for your advice. n/m, Phil, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 21:52:22
  • Some thoughts..., Craig, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:28:54
  • You've gotta drive the Aero, Karen, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:57:17
  • Honest advice to a single guy:, Joe , Sat, 28 Dec 2002 02:26:37
    • Re: Honest advice to a single guy:, GM, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 12:14:11
  • Re: Advice on New car purchase:(long), dwin, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:15:07
  • My Opinion, MisplacedYankee , Fri, 27 Dec 2002 20:01:31
  • My $ .02 on your new car purchase: (long), Allen K, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:44:58
    • The Aero is a consideration..., Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:22:59
  • Aero........, Mike Lynch , Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:56:06
    • Next visit to Saab I will drive the Aero. Thanks, n/m, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:24:15
  • Another though might be to find an '02 9-3...., ChrisB, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:59:37
    • Never considered a used..., Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:30:28
  • My advise, Sieglo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:49:29
    • Re: My advise, Zinhead, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:24:21
    • Re: My advise, Nsteph, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 19:14:28
    • the 330 is a bit more expensive, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:37:49
  • My thoughts, Redmilk, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:30:54
    • Resale value in 10 years will not be, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:44:51
    • What's wrong with the caddy and the jag?, michael p, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:40:18
      • Re: What's wrong with the caddy and the jag?, Allen K, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:50:53
    • in 10 years from now, 200K Audi will be worthless n/m, Eli5, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 14:11:01
      • @200k, even a Mercedes Benz is worthless..., b.flippo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:00:58
        • It depends..., Noel, Thu, 2 Jan 2003 14:43:42
        • My friend bought a 200K+ miles Benz for $1.00, ERP, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:33:37
        • but if I was, better a Benz than say a domestic.. n/m, Trev, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:01:42
          • Yea, you can write most domestics off @ 100k. n/m, b.flippo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:09:53
      • so will all the others ,long term depreciation nonissue, johnw, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 15:31:26
  • Re: Advice on New car purchase:(long), johnw, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:21:01
    • 330 is the most expensive of the bunch, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:48:10
  • Re: Reliabilty, KeithB, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:08:56
    • Personality issues, I like that. Thanks, n/m, Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:49:24
      • Only earlier (9000 and NG900) had "personality" issues., J, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:54:07
  • Re: Advice on New car purchase:(long), John Burnett, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 11:54:53
    • Re: Advice on New car purchase:(long), Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:59:47
    • Why will SAABs be $3500 below invoice >, ChipJ, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:00:42
      • John Burnett probably is basing his forecast on ..., J, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:04:06

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