As an owner of a 9-3 Convertible, I do have to agree with you about reliability issues. I have had my share of problems, however my 9-3 is based on a very old platform. The all new 9-3SS has been a hit with the press, and the 9-5 Aero beat out the A4, CTS, amd Jag in a recent Road & Track test. And these are based on relatively new platforms, the 9-5 has been pretty reliable.

I lease my car, as I like to have a new vehicle in my driveway. However, since you are looking at 10 years, I would get a vehicle that is at the start of its life-cycle. The 9-3SS and A4 fit that criteria. BMW will revamp the 3 series in 2005, as will Saab with the 9-5. I'd avoid the CTS and Jag.

I would choose between the 9-3SS Vector or the A4 3.0. If age doesn't bother you, the 9-5 Aero is a very sweet ride as well. You'll get the best deal with any Saab you choose, but they will likely lose more value than the Audi or BMW, so if you are cncerned about what you'll get for your ride 10 years from now, perhaps the Audi is your best choice.

Just stay away from the CTS and Jag!

Good Luck

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• Advice on New car purchase:(long), Phil, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 11:32:08
  • 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 <-- Viewing This Message
    • 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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