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09 January 2015
Thread: tires & cold weather
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Thanks, Frank. It puts my mind at rest. I had...
Thanks, Frank. It puts my mind at rest. I had thought that, but not being familiar with the Saab "check" system, I wasn't sure. Golly this Saab is a dream, Been up and down the East Coast and the...
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09 January 2015
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Hey. I am just around the corner in Nashville....
Hey. I am just around the corner in Nashville. What can we (my wife and I plan to come) expect? Never been to a Saab convention.
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09 January 2015
Thread: Saabs in movies and on TV
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The season 3 Wallander had nothing but Volkswagens
The season 3 Wallander had nothing but Volkswagens
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09 January 2015
Thread: tires & cold weather
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tires & cold weather
I am driving a 2010 9-3 Aero here in Nashville, TN. It was 4° two days ago and suddenly my dashboard warns me of low tire pressures all around. I checked all four tires. They are each at 30 lbs. I...
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22 August 2014
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Where is Hyvinkää?
Where is Hyvinkää?
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What a sad turn of events. But, then... My...
What a sad turn of events. But, then... My granddad worked for Lozier in the 1900s then went with Chandler when he left Lozier to form his own company and went with him when the company moved to...
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10 May 2014
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Pointers on the Infotainment Plus in 2010 9-3 Aero Sports Sedan
Just got a 2010 from a one owner here in town. Haven’t been able to:
1) store pre-sets. How can I delete previous owner’s pre-set stations so I can store my preferences? All I see in the manual... -
05 May 2014
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Saab fighter jet wins contracts from Brazil & Switzerland
Check out the video, "Saab upturns fighter jet market," at Financial Times landing page for today: World business, finance, and political news from the Financial Times - FT.com
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03 May 2014
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Oh and has the navigation cum radio system....
Oh and has the navigation cum radio system. Manual says can upgrade with new map disc from dealer. Will talk to them Monday. Know anything about getting sun discs?
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03 May 2014
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Here she is. Was turned early on a five-year...
Here she is. Was turned early on a five-year lease. 35,000 plus miles. Seems like new. Talked to the Saab mechanic at the dealer (Cress Cadillac). Always serviced the car. Wasn't aware of any...
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01 May 2014
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Well I did it today
Pulled the trigger today on the 2010 grey Aero Sports Sedan. Paid a lot more than I expected (about a thousand). But came with new front wheel discs and three new Michelin tires. Never have I ever...
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28 April 2014
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clunking/grabbing sound after rotors turned
In the 2010 9-3 Aero I've wrote about= In test driving the car Friday, the brakes had a clunking sound that seem to come from the front on the passenger's side. These sound wasn't apparent until...
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26 April 2014
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From what I was told the Saab just came into the...
From what I was told the Saab just came into the dealership on an early lease turn-in. The owners were offered a deal on a new Cadillac. So it has been there for maybe a week. Not long enough for the...
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25 April 2014
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Looked at the car and drove it during today...
Looked at the car and drove it during today during my noon lunch break. Really looks like a good deal. Talked with the salesman who leased the car to his customer originally. Good condition....
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25 April 2014
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Got a price from the Cadillac dealer: $16,991...
Got a price from the Cadillac dealer: $16,991 yesterday (Thursday). An odd number. Wonder how that was arrived at. Going to look at it at noon. I am going to ask about: No 30,000 mile check...
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23 April 2014
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That seems realistic, although I was hoping for...
That seems realistic, although I was hoping for something between 14K and 15K around here. A state and count sales taxes will be slightly over $1000 for a 15K car, then add license plate ($91) &...
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23 April 2014
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Going price for a 2010 9-3 Aero sports sedan in Nashville area?
The folks at Crest Cadillac notified me they had just gotten a 2010 grey 9-3 sports sedan with 35,145 miles; automatic 5-speed, 2.0T. Carfax reports one-owner, bought new in December, 2014 here in...
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22 April 2014
Thread: info on 2010 9-3 Sport turbo
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I've texted our former Saab dealer in town (Crest...
I've texted our former Saab dealer in town (Crest Cadillac). A salesman has leased Saabs returned and also has "...access to the lease returns at other SAAB dealers. Can I take a look in the morning...
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21 April 2014
Thread: info on 2010 9-3 Sport turbo
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Adam. Thanks. That's a good idea to go thru one...
Adam. Thanks. That's a good idea to go thru one of our import motor dealers. Turning in the 2010 models is a head up I hadn't considered. I did cursory inventory check with the BMW and Audi...
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20 April 2014
Thread: info on 2010 9-3 Sport turbo
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Thanks, Frank. I know, I hate to pass it up. My...
Thanks, Frank. I know, I hate to pass it up. My son-in-law advises to move on. I am getting a loan through my credit union. I'll give them a call Monday to see if they are okay with a rebuilt title....
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20 April 2014
Thread: info on 2010 9-3 Sport turbo
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And the Carfax did confirm there was no...
And the Carfax did confirm there was no structural damage and the airbags hadn't been deployed.
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20 April 2014
Thread: info on 2010 9-3 Sport turbo
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Drove the car and looked it over yesterday. Drove...
Drove the car and looked it over yesterday. Drove well, peppy, responsive. All the accouterments inside (the Bose 6-speaker-- oh my gosh). Outside good shape, engine clean no oil. The seller was...
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19 April 2014
Thread: info on 2010 9-3 Sport turbo
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Frank. If I don't get the VIN before I go, I get...
Frank. If I don't get the VIN before I go, I get it when I test drive. Then I'll run a Carfax. I see you don't mind digging into things as well. I am an evaluator for the metro school system. Backing...
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19 April 2014
Thread: info on 2010 9-3 Sport turbo
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Thanks, Dave & Adam. Going at noon today to drive...
Thanks, Dave & Adam. Going at noon today to drive it. From what both have said, I feel reassured. I am impressed with the 4-cylinder, 2.0 liter turbo since researching it. We have some good foreign...
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19 April 2014
Thread: info on 2010 9-3 Sport turbo
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Thanks, Adam. I'll follow up this morning. The...
Thanks, Adam. I'll follow up this morning. The pix in the Craigslist ad shows the car in a driveway, so I'll be avoiding dealers and salesmen. It is an automatic. I prefer a manual, myself. I'll see...
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