Comments on: Saab 93 Aero TTiD Long Term, we say goodbye

By: metoo

metoo — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:08:36 +0000

I always dream of owning a Saab. There was the 9000 CS with the 2.3 litre turbo model that was release back in 1993. Still have the catalog Saab sent me. It’s a pity, they are still priced around $5000 for a 16 year old car. Servicing wouldn’t be that cheap either.

By: Supply & Demand

Supply & Demand — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:09:26 +0000

I think one of the main issues confronting the Saab resale value is the confusing nature of their model line-ups. The Saab 9.3 for example comes in over 30 different variants so when the cars go under the hammer at the auction houses the delears are never sure if their bidding for a top of the range model or a poverty pack.

By: phillip

phillip — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:44:27 +0000

The problem is GM’s ownership. For years Saab built brilliant cars, but GM didn’t know what to do with the brand once they bought it so they let it slowly die. Just look at the 9-5 which is (incredibly) still being built.

For Saab to survive they need a new owner (preferably one that understands the European market) to put some much-needed investment into smaller high-tech models.

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:33:10 +0000

Might be over price in Australia but here I can get a 2008 with delivery mileage for £7K less than list. Why buy new.

I drove one two weeks ago for the first time and revelled in the comfy seats, unique styling, and gutsy performance from the engine even in with a sloppy auto with flappy paddles. Manual would have been better as the Auto holds the gear in higher than neccesary revs. Why when it had a 6 speeder.
I’d buy one no doubts but 2nd hand though.

By: Captain Mainwaring

Captain Mainwaring — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:46:16 +0000

Terribly sad for SAAB fanatics to accept, but these things are priced at about double their real worth, and that is reflected in the second-hand value.
Something is wrong in the state of Sweden. Maybe it’s called Socialism.

By: Flying High

Flying High — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:09:14 +0000

That TV actually doubled the true value of the SAAB.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:06:12 +0000

Pity about the new TV…you’ve probably just voided your manufacturers warranty by transporting it on its side in the boot of the SAAB.

Having just recently bought a new Panasonic flatscreen TV myself, the MYER rep that I dealt with was kind enough to point out that all plasma and LCD flatscreen TV’s are supplied with strict warnings (on the box and in the instruction manual) advising that the TV must be at all times transported in a 90 degree upright position in order to protect the screen and internal electronics. Failure to do so voids your manufacturers warranty :-(

Just a warning to others thinking of doing so in the future.

By: t39

t39 — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:32:48 +0000

9-3 has a very low release value, around 40%. I wanted to get one, thinking it was an undervalued bargain. i came away thinking it is still overvalued: very choppy ride, vague steering, poor interior materials. Would not want it for any money.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:53:08 +0000

Nice TV Paul, I have the same. Wouldn’t exactly say that fitting that TV in is a stress of the boot’s capacity though…

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:31:41 +0000

Exterior looks, performance, efficiency, comfort +++++
Interior looks, price, bootspace/storage ————–
This model needs a total rebuild, just keep the motor!