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Breakdown -
Price - $31014
Dealer service - +$399
Tag - +$39
Rebate/discount - -$6000
Trade in - -$15200 - better than any other dealers' offer
I am considering buying a 2007 9-3 2.0T sedan. I am thinking of a 6-speed manual with the 17" premium package.
I would love to get feedback from recent buyers on whether the following deal looks do-able and if I've missed any major points or costs.
Thanks!
Given all the incentives floating around, my thought was to offer $500 over invoice before incentives or
Invoice pricing
Sedan $24.9K
17" PPackage $1.8K
Metallic Paint $500
Destination $745
+
Dealer Profit $500
for a total of $28.5K before tax
Minus rebates of $4K+$500+$500 = $5K
Gets to $23.5K. Add TT&L (So Cal) of ~10% = $2.35K
Gets me to $25-26K for the car out the door. Does this seem right?
Until I saw the reduced prices on the 07's. With my owner loyalty bonus it was a price I couldn't refuse.
2007 Saab 9-3 black manual
16" premium package
cold weather package
onstar
moonroof
Thanks to fitzmall.com no haggling, very simple, one price, $23189 for everything except tax/tags.
08 can wait all it really offers is different sheet metal anyway. I'll bide my time until the XWD's are discounted this way.
I have been offered a demo with 1500 miles, auto, cold weather package (with 4k rebate and $500 mileage deduction) for a price of $23,900. Is this good? or should I wait into november december, I find it harder to find the car i want, or are the dealers playing the game?
I have been offered a demo with 1500 miles, auto, cold weather package (with 4k rebate and $500 mileage deduction) for a price of $23,900. Is this good?
or should I wait into november december, I find it harder to find the car i want, or are the dealers playing the game?
I got an offer for 2007 9-3 60th anniversary $5000 discount. Is it a good deal? I was thinking about $6000 discount. Does anyone buy this car recently?
My problem... I have to convince my wife this is the car she likes. Negotiating with the dealer will be a piece of cake after that.
check out some of the special prices at Saab Nashua NH north. It made it worth my drive. Even if it is too far, you can get callibrated as to what they are currently selling for.
Also check the saab USA site for the current offers in your area.
In many places, convertibles seem to be piled up - with deals bigtime. good luck
Got a little more than $6500 off the list price.
Pick it up today.
I realize that $5K is a lot of money, but that would be a better deal, I think..
If you want the used one, the "asking price" can usually be bargained down... You certainly don't want to just pay it, without offering less.
regards,
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I read through some forums and an '06 9-3 Aero in December on '06 was discounted $10k off MSRP.
Does anyone think that with the body style changes for the '08s the discounts could get larger - or happen sooner?
Considering a 9-3 2.0T with the 60th Anniversary Package and Cold Weather Package.
Dealer Invoice is 30,898.00 - 4,000 rebate so 26,898 + taxes, etc.
Apparently, at least in my area of NY, there aren't many left.
I know they are completely differnet vehicles, but trying to decide between the Saab and a Honda CR-V. I don't want to rush into a decision, but I also don't want to miss out on a good deal.
The dealership wants me to take delivery by 9/29 because they claim that they don't know what the rebate will be in October.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
LOL!! My family fleet consists of two 2000 9-5s and an '05 CR-V. The CR-V is almost perfect for what it is -- a Comfortable Runabout Vehicle. It's very easy to drive, very dependable, hauls all sorts of stuff (a 9'5" kayak fits inside) and is economical to own. The awd is terrific in the white stuff. You will also meet one at, oh, every 2nd 4-way stop intersection you encounter. You'll get no admiring glances should that be important to you.
The Saab is sporting, reasonably inexpensive to drive and insure, is surprisingly practical and you'll grin every time you look out the window and see it in your driveway. Saab 2wd is fine in white stuff; 4wd SUV's have followed my tracks because the Saab broke a better trail in a blizzard than they could. The Saab may have a few quirks that require attention. Or it may be Honda-like from mile #1. You will not meet its twin at every third intersection. It will draw admiring glances if you keep it spiffy, esp. keep brake dust off the wheels.
I'd say the CR-V is the perfect second car. All other things being equal, I'd personally choose the Saab as a primary vehicle, because it's fun without requiring compromises in areas of practicality.
Does anyone know what the Q4'07 incentives (if any) will be for the '08 9-3 models?
Also, can anyone provide their experience of driving this model so far? Any maintenance issues?
Thanks,
Although I want the cold wx pkg, the first one looks a better deal.
Now....how do I get the Seatbelt2 light to go off when there is no passenger?
The car I am looking at is a 9-3 with the following options:
Moonroof Package
Cold Weather package
The price I am being quoted is:
Base - 26,214
Moonroof - 1,068
Cold Weather - 490
Destination - 745
Port - 130
Local Advertising - 300
Total Cost - 28,947+500 = $29,447
He is quoting me a monthly payment of $431.79 using a 4.35% rate and a 56% residual.
Here are the upfront fees:
First month payment - 431.79
Security Deposit - $450
Registration Fee - $167.16
DMV - $5
Documentary Fee - $350
Acquisition Fee - $670
Tax on upfront items - $71.23
Total upfront fees - $2,145.18
What do you think of the deal. Are the advertising and port fees realistic? How about the documentary fee and acquisition fee (that's a $1,000 between them)?
Thanks,
Steve
They were around $24k and had functionality and fun, which is what I wanted.
Then I spoke to VOB Saab in Rockville, MD and ended up with a brand new 9-3 Sport Sedan w/60th anniversary package for the same price as a MazdaSpeed3. I'm happy, but wish they had had one on the lot in SportCombi config vs SportSedan. Less utility, but tons more luxury than the Speed3.
Think final price after discounts was like $23,900
MSRP's
2.0T - 37495
Auto - 1350
Premium pkg - 1995
Cold weath - 550
Prem audio - 895
Sand top - 600
Sub Total - 42885
Dest. - 745
Total - 43630
minus 7500
---
36130
I realize if they are putting $7500 off in the window that they can go lower. My question is how much lower? Any advice? I hate negotiating but I need it under $35k to feel comfortable.
The final price was exactly $28K - the only option was a cold weather package. HOWEVER, the Austin car has the touring package, and my dealership here is adding heated seats, also at no charge.
I think 28K for this is pretty solid, considering I'm getting the cold weather package (minus the front washers) and touring package.
I still can't believe that they sold me a car they didn't have. I knew I was in trouble when I went to give them the final check and the salesman took me into a back room, closed the door, and broke the news to me. If I hadn't signed paperwork and given them a downpayment, I would've been completely out of luck.
Automatic
Moon roof
Cold Weather
Touring Package
Fusion Blue Metallic
$30,300 after $5,500 incentive. No trade in and financing prearranged, but dealer was able to beat my rate from Capital One. Total transaction took two hours and I have a brand new aero & my husband will be taking advantage of the aero racing school at Road Atlanta!!
automatic transmission
sunroof
cold weather package
Premium 17 package.
Exterior color is Polar White
Interior color is Parchment.
$32,985 MSRP
$26,643 Net Cost (Plus Fees After $4,000 Rebate from Saab*)
Im located in SF.. i need to decide by this week.. Is this a good price? I was hoping for black but all they have left is white. Should i wait it out or is deal too good.. DEAL or NO DEAL..
please see my 07 must buy now? or wait for 26k
And this will give me a good reference point should I walk into the Saab dealer and try to buy one; my local dealer has one exactly like this, only in Silver instead of White.
I'm assuming they will do invoice minus the 4000 customer cash, but should go lower if there's dealer cash there too.
$28,000
- $400 (student)
- $1000 (loyalty)
- $1000 ('combi vs. sedan)
- $550 (winter)
- $1100 (touring)
$23,950 (give or take a couple hundred bucks)
So, it's definitely possible.
As a side note, has anyone compared mileage running on regular vs. premium gas?
2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T SportSedan
Automatic
Cold-Weather
Sunroof
Fusion Blue
MSRP $30,565
2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T SportSedan
Automatic
Cold-Weather
Premium 16
Sunroof
Silver
MSRP $32,400
Any thoughts? The dealer hasn't started discounting yet (he's offered $500 off of sticker, which is ridiculous) But they do seem desperate to move the '07s.
Was just about to buy a 2007 saab 93 manual transmission, no frills. great deal I think.. The car was about 26,700 and with rebates, owner loyalty and GM supplier discount and not charging me dealer fees.. I am getting the car for 23,500 Drive out taxes everything. GA has 7.00 tax.
But on my way home I see a 2006 saab 93, auto, heated seats, upgraded stereo, headlight washer, heated seats with 24k miles.. and I talk them down to 17,791... So I will pay 19,500 drive out... taxes everything.
I'm really leaning toward the used vehicle because it's just nicer. More frills.. Great driving car.. And I save 4k...
What you think????
ny with a good price on a new 2007 9-3 aero ,automatic transmission?