Saab Buying Question

apa1exakis · 07-18-2007, 06:53 PM

Hello,

I am finally getting closer to be able to afford a car as high as $18-19k and would like to get some input from some of the saab owners and employees out there. Would a '04 Aero be money better spent than an '05 ARC? Any details or oppinions would be much appreciated. Thanks!

jc7222 · 07-18-2007, 07:27 PM

As a owner of an Aero to me this is a no brainer... the Aero hands down.
The power alone. However, if you are not the type to really use it and prefer a softer ride go with the Arc. IMO the '04 9-5 Aero is the best looking recent Saab until this '08 9-3.

apa1exakis · 07-18-2007, 07:29 PM

Power is certainly something I will use. How is the traction with the car. I'm coming from an awd car so I know it won't compare there but how would you rate the 04 aero?

1BadPig · 07-19-2007, 06:51 AM

Doesn't the Arc have the same 210 HP HO motor as the Aero? I say go for the Arc and stay stealthy.

apa1exakis · 07-19-2007, 10:25 AM

Ive also been doing a lot of research on the internet and I'm starting to get worried because I am reading about so many problems the Saab gives to some people... very expensive repairs, cheap interior with terrible road noise and loud rattles from plastic peices, awful stereo which is very difficult to upgrade because changing the head unit would ruin the look of the cars interior and the amps and the head unit is using optical instead of copper, poor reliability etc. If I am going to spend in the 18-19k range it really needs to be a reliable car.

What are your guys oppinions on this? All I can do is read and test drive when I get closer to buying but you guys have all the experience with the car. Any other big problems or not?

Thanks again!

TurboSAAB · 08-16-2007, 03:04 PM

20k -for that money, get a certified pre owned 2004 or 2005 9-5.

Mark
SAAB of Memphis

'07 9-5 Aero Manual trans

rueben44 · 08-18-2007, 02:21 PM

Dude why buy an old one when a base model Invoice price is about 25K then you take the 4.5K off in rebates and you are at 20.5 before taxes. They will service it for 40K miles for free and you will have a 100k warranty. A used one is a no no because in 2003/04 they had some issues but they were supposed to be worked out by 05 model year that is what you are reading about not last 2-3 years. I am still thinking about getting one as soon as next month and I will not think twice about it unless the Astra comes out a little early.

Quickening · 08-18-2007, 05:32 PM

Aero. Just for the added body kit, awesome rims and the engine. I have an 04 Aero and LOVE IT.

reaganLogan · 08-23-2007, 12:12 PM

You can NOT go wrong with a Saab... The 9-3 is incredible and you can pick them up for a steal compaired to a like 3 series...

The Law · 10-11-2007, 07:12 PM

hoe does the 9-3 range go?
Linear
Aero
Arc (corvertable)

tores · 10-12-2007, 08:11 AM

I would recommend the Aero! It's a machine with 210 hp and a fantastic drive!

1BadPig · 10-12-2007, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tores

I would recommend the Aero! It's a machine with 210 hp and a fantastic drive!

Arc and Aero both have the high pressure turbo with the same power.

I believe all 2006+ 9-3s are now all 210 HP, except the Aero, now with V6.

07-18-2007, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
apa1exakis 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 22	Saab Buying Question Hello, I am finally getting closer to be able to afford a car as high as $18-19k and would like to get some input from some of the saab owners and employees out there. Would a '04 Aero be money better spent than an '05 ARC? Any details or oppinions would be much appreciated. Thanks! __________________ Current Cars 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Sports Sedan 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo First Car 1989 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 Wife's Car 2000 Grand AM SE

07-18-2007, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
jc7222 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 232	Re: Saab Buying Question As a owner of an Aero to me this is a no brainer... the Aero hands down. The power alone. However, if you are not the type to really use it and prefer a softer ride go with the Arc. IMO the '04 9-5 Aero is the best looking recent Saab until this '08 9-3. __________________ A turbo is a terrible thing to waste!

07-18-2007, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
apa1exakis 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 22	Re: Saab Buying Question Power is certainly something I will use. How is the traction with the car. I'm coming from an awd car so I know it won't compare there but how would you rate the 04 aero? __________________ Current Cars 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Sports Sedan 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo First Car 1989 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 Wife's Car 2000 Grand AM SE

07-19-2007, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
1BadPig 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida Drives: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Posts: 2,283	Re: Saab Buying Question Doesn't the Arc have the same 210 HP HO motor as the Aero? I say go for the Arc and stay stealthy. __________________ Current Rides 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT3 Gold Mist Metallic 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 GT Black Mica

07-19-2007, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
apa1exakis 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 22	Re: Saab Buying Question Ive also been doing a lot of research on the internet and I'm starting to get worried because I am reading about so many problems the Saab gives to some people... very expensive repairs, cheap interior with terrible road noise and loud rattles from plastic peices, awful stereo which is very difficult to upgrade because changing the head unit would ruin the look of the cars interior and the amps and the head unit is using optical instead of copper, poor reliability etc. If I am going to spend in the 18-19k range it really needs to be a reliable car. What are your guys oppinions on this? All I can do is read and test drive when I get closer to buying but you guys have all the experience with the car. Any other big problems or not? Thanks again! __________________ Current Cars 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Sports Sedan 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo First Car 1989 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 Wife's Car 2000 Grand AM SE

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08-16-2007, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
TurboSAAB 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 189	Re: Saab Buying Question 20k -for that money, get a certified pre owned 2004 or 2005 9-5. Mark SAAB of Memphis '07 9-5 Aero Manual trans

08-18-2007, 02:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
rueben44 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2006 Mazda 3 2003 CTS - Sold Posts: 1,694	Re: Saab Buying Question Dude why buy an old one when a base model Invoice price is about 25K then you take the 4.5K off in rebates and you are at 20.5 before taxes. They will service it for 40K miles for free and you will have a 100k warranty. A used one is a no no because in 2003/04 they had some issues but they were supposed to be worked out by 05 model year that is what you are reading about not last 2-3 years. I am still thinking about getting one as soon as next month and I will not think twice about it unless the Astra comes out a little early. __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Car Domain Page

08-18-2007, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Quickening 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 6,944	Re: Saab Buying Question Aero. Just for the added body kit, awesome rims and the engine. I have an 04 Aero and LOVE IT. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

08-23-2007, 12:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
reaganLogan Walking Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Saab Buying Question You can NOT go wrong with a Saab... The 9-3 is incredible and you can pick them up for a steal compaired to a like 3 series... __________________ Defender of Truth...

10-11-2007, 07:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Law 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ulster County NY Drives: VW Golf 1.8T Saab 900 SE 2.0T(5spd) Honda Civic Posts: 457	Re: Saab Buying Question hoe does the 9-3 range go? Linear Aero Arc (corvertable) __________________ Iraq War Vet 2003-2004 Wanted: (GM Euro )([Buick[/SIZE]) 3dr/5dr. hatchback,Bio-Diesel or gas: 1.8-2.0 turbo, computer assisted -AWD, Blue tooth interface,sport micro fiber seatstrimmed in leather, projector lights, Led tails. Waiting for 2010 Buick Astra/Corsa

10-12-2007, 08:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
tores Walking Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Drives: -08 Saab 9-3 1,8t BioPower 175 hp Posts: 1	Re: Saab Buying Question I would recommend the Aero! It's a machine with 210 hp and a fantastic drive!

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