Comments on: 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero TTiD – Long Term Update

By: ravith

ravith — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:05:20 +0000

Dennisg, I also came across that offer but I didn’t like it because of the fact that the warranty wasn’t original factory warranty but the dealer warranty (means you must service ur car with that dealer in a rip off price, and the warranty is not a full warranty). So just make sure it is original warranty of 3 years.
Next – even though the residual would appear to be taken care of – this car may have drastic depreciation after the warranty period as the servicing and parts are horrendously expensive.

By: Dennisg

Dennisg — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:13:16 +0000

Hi, looking for some advice – been offered a 2007 Linear Sports Tid demonstrator (7000k’s on clock) for $32800 includes a 3 yr warranty. I do not know much about Saab, I have been trying to research & thus found this site.

I read of the poor retention of value BUT think the offer I have has already got a good discount & taken residual into account. It appears they have fairly good reviews, just seems some hate em, some luv em?

Any suggestions &/or thoughts appreciated.

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:06:28 +0000

Phillip Saab were irrelevant long before GM took them over.

You just had to look at how “crowded” their stands were at the annual motor shows compared to BMW Mercedes-Benz and Audi etc.. Not only that how many of them do you see on the roads?

That on it’s own should show you how many people think of or even look at a Saab when buying a Luxury European car.

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:07:35 +0000

^Too!

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:07:08 +0000

^^^^^^^^^^^^^Ha, talking about dating/ageing, Saab’s dashboards are very outdated!

By: Duck

Duck — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:04:00 +0000

I agree Realcars. I like Audi better than BMW’s.

Myke, BMW’s dashboards are dating quickly.

By: Myke

Myke — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:09:59 +0000

^Audis are boring and overly conservative (apart from the R8). Their resale is also much lower than a BMW and or a Mercedes, simply because their generic design becomes out of date much quicker than its German rivals.

By: realcars

realcars — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:30:13 +0000

Iconic styling like BMW is getting boring.Audi seem to be one of the few who retain the look and also make it fresh.

By: realcars

realcars — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:27:49 +0000

U either love or hate the look of these things.

Back in the eighties these things had a reputation for being very strong and safe.

Pioneered low boost turboed engines.

Apparently u also need to own a suede jacket with leather patches on the elbows to own one.

By: phillip

phillip — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:54:17 +0000

Saab have become irrelevant since GM took over. Their build quality is the worst in Europe, the 9-5 hilariously outdated, and the once quirky styling beaten into something that neither offends nor enlightens.

By: OSU811

OSU811 — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:40:09 +0000

The model to buy in the 9-3 range is the wagon anyway cupid stunt. It looks better imo, and has a more practical boot and head space in back, also even rarer on our roads so stands out from the crowd even more, especially in the aero spec with those wheels/bodykit..

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:25:58 +0000

Saabs are such a refreshing change from the hordes of BWM’s and Audi’s parading round. What a result 5.2’s with a load but guessing you’ve only been cruising at 100-110 thats no surpises. I’d have one if were bigger!

By: Geni

Geni — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:51:03 +0000

Damn! Birds love the Saab! It’ll be good to hear how the handling stacks up in your mountain run, see if Saab have re-remembered how to design cars that can.